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Celebrating awards successStaff at the Kaipara Lifestyler and its publishers, NorthSouth Multi Media, are this week celebrating …

Bands seeking Rockquest supportOtamatea High School musicians will be to the fore at this year’s Northland Regional Final …

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p Families were celebrated on Sunday as part of Whanau Day. More than 150 people of all ages came to Selwyn Park in Dargaville for a range of activities including a skateboard competition, the Baylys Beach Africa Drummers, a talent quest, Circus Kumarani, a bouncy castle and a sausage sizzle. A number of family-oriented organisations such as Kaipara Suicide Awareness and Whanau Ora showcased their services.

Whanau Day celebrated

Bridges ‘death trap’ — Sabinu by Paul Campbell

Northland MP Mike Sabin says the two one-way river crossings on SH 12 at Matakohe “are a death trap in the Kaipara district”, and he’s holding a public meeting to update locals “on carnage (that) amounts to a social cost of what would be more than $70 million.”

The single-lane Hardies and Anderson’s bridges were built in the 1930s and have not altered since, with locals from across the district calling for their re-alignment for decades.

“I have spent a considerable amount of time researching in detail the

concerns raised about these bridges,” Mr Sabin said.

“What is clear is that the locals are right to be concerned. They are not only a vital economic route for the highest performing primary goods producer of Northland’s economy — they are a death

trap. My inquiries have established that at least 10 people have been killed in crashes at, or leading up to these bridges and many more have been seriously injured.”

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Lions emphasise continuity

p The first skateboarding competition was held at Selwyn Park over the weekend as part of Whanau Day. The competition featured local skaters who were keen to show off their moves. From left: Arnold, Shann, Shane (front), Finn and Tama were all rewarded for their efforts, with Tama the winner on the day. Shann and Finn were placed second and third respectively.

A Ruawai couple’s fundraising efforts have paid off big time for Ronald McDonald House. Eloise and Adam Barlow organised mufti days at Ruawai Primary and Ruawai College and collected money in Ruawai township with three year old son Israel during RMH’s nationwide appeal, raising $2,415.40. “We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed,” said Eloise. “We were totally blown away by the response we received and no one said no.” In the Upper North Island $50,000 was raised and nationally $209,000 was raised during the fundraiser. The money goes towards the operation of RMHs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

p The Northern Wairoa Lions Club held its annual changeover function last month at which all its officers continued in their current roles. Jean Johnson (third from left) remains as president for a second year. Ms Johnson is the owner of Jean Johnson Realty and the principal of Ray White Dargaville.

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Celebrating awards successStaff at the Kaipara Lifestyler and its publishers, Dargaville based NorthSouth Multi Media, are this week celebrating significant success at the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association’s annual awards night held in Wellington last week.

The Kaipara Lifestyler was named as runner up to another NSMM publication, the South Island based The Record, in the Most Improved Newspaper category for community newspapers with a circulation of 7,500 to 20,000. The Record went on to take out the overall title picking up the Frank Veale Memorial Award for Most Improved Newspaper.

The judges also commended the Lifestyler for its 2013 Holiday Issue, which was an entrant in the Community Involvement category at the awards.

NSMM reporters, Denise Gunn for the Taranaki and Manawatu Farming Lifestyles and Kent Caddick for The Record were also singled out by the judges for their work in the Best Senior Journalist category.

NSMM general manager Deb Wright said the company was delighted at the success at the awards.

“The CNA awards are a strong indicator of how our publications are tracking against other publications from the top independent newspaper publishers from all over the country.

“To achieve such national recognition tells us and our loyal advertising clients that we are up there with the best in the country and all of our staff should be very proud of that.”

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Appeal lodged against Mangawhai court decisionu by Colin Patterson

Mangawhai ratepayers protesting over rate hikes to pay for the EcoCare scheme are appealing a High Court ruling the rates are valid.

Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association chairman Bruce Rogan said an appeal was lodged last week, although he says the judgement will not become valid until Justice Paul Heath has considered submissions from lawyers for the association and the Kaipara District Council in a teleconference this week.

He adds that if progress is made and the parties can agree on the wording of declarations, the appeal will be withdrawn.

Kaipara District Council commission chair, John Robertson, is disappointed the association has decided to appeal. ‘”We had approached with an offer to end the litigation. We need to look to the future and stop spending money on lawyers.”

Mr Rogan says Justice Heath said the council should consult with the community before it made final decisions on rates. But it did not do so. “They can’t be trusted and they should be held to account by the High Court.”

Because the legality of rates remains unclear, the association is advising its members not to pay, though they were due on June 30. ¢

p KDC commission chair, John Robertson

p CNA President John Spring, with NorthSouth Multi Media general manager Deb Wright and Kent Caddick, editor of The Record

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Beneath the SurfaceLast week the Council adopted its Annual Plan for the year that begins on 01 July 2014. As we did last year, we have budgeted for a small surplus. Overall, the Council will be rating for an increase of 2.5 percent in revenue sourced from rates. This will flow through to the changes that property owners will see in their rate notices. Your property may receive a rate increase above or below this figure, for this is an average.

the management of council’s debt

All going to plan, we will end the financial year on 30 June 2015 with debt down to just under $76 million, a $4 million reduction from three years earlier. That is good news. Interest rates are trending up, so it is important that we manage Kaipara’s debt down.

More litigation, more cost

Last week Council considered the guidance provided by Justice Heath in his judgement in the case between the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) and the Council. The Court reprimanded the Council for past breaches of the law, but otherwise found substantially in Council’s favour. We accepted his decisions, and expected the MRRA to do so also.

Regrettably, the MRRA have filed an appeal against the key decisions of the Court. This is disruptive for your Council, as yet again we will need to invest time and money defending these proceedings, this time in the Court of Appeal.

Council has now received a letter from the MRRA stating that they might consider withdrawal of the appeal or components of it if Council meets certain demands. These demands include:

• That Council cancels certain rates and penalties. This is in spite of Parliament validating these same rates last year, and in spite of the High Court this year confirming that this validation process was legitimate.

• The setting up of a “joint committee” of Council and the MRRA to, among other things, “appoint an experienced receiver to act as a defacto receiver” to recover monies from parties that have contributed to the financial problems of the Council.

• This same Committee would determine what portion of the Council’s “general debt” is to be serviced by ratepayers, with the balance, one imagines, to be defaulted on.

• Council, thus ratepayers, pays the full MRRA legal costs from December 2012 to May 2014.

Commissioners governing the Kaipara District Council are required to operate the Council in a lawful and financially prudent manner. We must do so in an open, transparent and democratically accountable way. We cannot conduct the business of Council through ad hoc committees or side agreements with one particular constituency.

Appointing the MRRA to help govern the Council through some “joint committee” is not lawful, appropriate, or useful. We do not need a receiver in Council – we are investigating accountability matters ourselves. Defaulting on debt would be most unwise and would impose substantial costs on ratepayers. We enjoy working with many community organisations in Kaipara, but our relationship with the MRRA has never got off the ground. The demands that this organisation comes out with are often impossible to accommodate.

Kaipara District Council is getting itself back into good shape. We are lifting our financial and organisational performance year on year.

Ironically, the most significant imposition on Council’s progress today is the cost on ratepayers that the MRRA is creating through its litigious approach and its advocacy of withholding rates.

We urge the MRRA executive to work with the Commissioners who were appointed by the Government to resolve the issues that led to Elected Members standing aside; to accept the determination of Members of Parliament from all sides of the House who passed the Validation Act; and to accept the decisions of the High Court.

Ideas submitted for Memorial Park Bands seeking Rockquest supportu by Paul Campbell

u by Colin Patterson

Otamatea High School musicians will be to the fore at this year’s Northland Regional Final of the Smokefree Rockquest.

School bands Mile Zero and The Vybes, along with soloist Emma Scott Rankin, have been named as three of the 12 finalists for the July 4 event.

They beat stiff competition from other schools, with 42 acts competing in the heats on June 8.

Now in its 25th year, the quest has launched such Kiwi musicians as Kimbra, King Kapisi, Brooke Fraser and OpShop. It’s open to secondary schools all over the country, and every year attracts about 700 acts.

Contestants must write their own music.

Otamatea High School has a strong tradition of rock music, with several bands making the final each year.

Members of the public can support the young Kaipara musicians by voting for them in the People’s Choice award; text the name of the artist or band (lowercase, with no spaces) to 2567 before 8.30pm on July 4.

The regional final will be held at Forum North in Whangarei on that date. ¢

p Otamatea High School band Mile Zero (from left) Thomas Macdonald, Jim Bokma, George Gent and Cameron Gill — hoping to win a place in the national final of the Smokefree Rockquest

Ten submissions on the use of Memorial Park in Dargaville have been made as Kaipara District Council produces a draft management plan.

The park was established in 1919 in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War and has become the main ground for football in the Northern Wairoa area, as well as a range of other sporting codes. Apart from playing fields it includes a large bush area.

“Memorial Park is a high-use area. When you have a lot of requests for use, you need a plan to help make decisions between competing requests,” said council spokeswoman, Barbara Ware.

Ms Ware says there was significant agreement across submissions

including protection of the bush reserve.

“Other suggestions included adding a pedestrian/cycle track around the park; improving security; ensuring any development makes allowance for vehicle parking; planting the edge of the Kaihu River with native kahikatea trees to replace the Manchurian rice grass; allowing caravans to park or stay at the park overnight; involving schools and community groups in restoring the bush area and river margins; and planting kauri trees in the bush reserve.”

Once a draft Reserve Management Plan has been prepared, it will be available for public submissions before a final Reserve Management Plan is adopted by council.


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Countdown Dargaville has changes at the topu by Colin Patterson

As Dargaville gets ready to welcome its new Countdown supermarket, shoppers will also welcome a new manager.

Snow Tane, who has managed the old supermarket for two years, will leave when the old store closes on August 18 and will hand over the reins to Craig Unsworth for the opening of the new store on the following day.

Mr Tane started at the Dargaville Countdown in 1987 as grocery manager and second-in-charge of the store.

He remained for 20 years before becoming a member of an Auckland-based project team in 2007. He returned to Dargaville Countdown as manager in 2012.

Mr Tane is leaving to become manager of the Tikipunga Countdown near Whangarei. He has a quick answer when asked what he will miss most about Dargaville. “The people, the customers. I love the customers. I know most of them.”

However, Mr Tane will remain on his lifestyle block on Awakino Road with “one sheep, half-a dozen cows, and a

million chooks.” He also plans to remain active in the community, having in the past chaired the boards of trustees at Selwyn Park, Dargaville Intermediate and Dargaville High schools.

Mr Tane is being replaced by Craig Unsworth who was previously manager of the Kensington Countdown in Whangarei.

Mr Unsworth says the new store will be a huge improvement on its predecessor. “It will be welcomed by the community. We’ll have a bigger range of products and more space.”

With its major competitor absent from Dargaville, Countdown has little competition in the area. But Mr Unsworth says that will not change what he does. “At the end of the day I want to serve the community. I want to give the community what it wants.”

He says pricing structures in Dargaville — including specials — are the same as in other Countdown stores. ¢

p Craig Unsworth (left) will take over from Snow Tane as Dargaville Countdown manager when the new supermarket opens on August 19


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A club looking upu by Joanne Speechly

The Northern Wairoa Bulls Rugby League Sports Club has a lot of good stuff to bellow about this season.

Home to league, netball and touch rugby teams, the club has introduced a new U15 league squad this season, which is third on the table and could be looking at a place in the finals.

Seven players have also been selected to try out for Northland’s representative team, the Northern Swords.

Chris Fulop, who came on board to coach the U15s this season, says positive developments can be seen across the club.

His son Daniel played for Dargaville High School’s 1st XIII in 2013 and went on to play for the U18 Bulls during the main season. He also captained the U17 Northern Swords team.

“The Swords made history last year by coming third in the national competition. Four Swords players gained contracts to play in Australia and others have

ended up playing for Auckland teams. Several players, including Daniel, have been selected to attend the U18 Kiwis trials’ camp.

“There is talent here — there are pathways through league, and the Australian NRL clubs look after their young players. They sign up kids from the age of 15, take them into their academies and look after their education. It’s pretty amazing.”

It’s Not Okay sponsors Rugby League Northland and the club recently invited White Ribbon ambassador, Phil Paikea to share the anti-violence message with players.

“We can acknowledge that our club has had a few problems but we want to do something about it — we want to take this campaign from logos on paper to the everyday and to the playing field,” Chris adds. ¢

p With teams from under 7’s through to Premier, the Northern Wairoa Bulls have a team for all ages

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Orders for Northpower Fibre connections have almost tripled since the completion of the Whangarei ultra-fast broadband network last month.And a 260% surge in orders to connect to the Northpower Fibre network in just one month has Northpower asking customers to remain patient while they are hooked up to the network.Northpower Chief Executive Mark Gatland says the connection requests have exceeded expectations, which means some customers requiring underground fibre to their premises currently have a six week wait.“We are working very hard to deploy additional resources and expect to have caught up and be fully back on track within two to three months,” says Mr Gatland.Currently around 200 customers in Whangarei are waiting to be connected.“The fact we are providing these UFB connections free to almost all residential and business customers, suggests to me that people understand the odd delay.“The success of our fibre network is brilliant and it is great for Whangarei because locals are the first in New Zealand to have access to a fully completed UFB network, and they have it years ahead of any others. They also have access to some of the fastest broadband speeds in New Zealand.” Northpower Network General Manager Graham Dawson says the company makes every effort to advise potential fibre customers as promptly as possible to expect potential delays in connecting to the Northpower Fibre network - due to the large volume of customers wanting to come on board.“We can generally do overhead connections within a week of connection requests and each of these jobs takes between two to four hours once we get on site. My understanding is that we are quickest in the country and that is an outstanding effort from our fibre specialists,” says Mr Dawson. “The fact is, the underground connections require a fair bit of infrastructural work which takes time. We do the job thoroughly and we do it safely - which is critical for our staff and members of the public - so it does take time.”Northpower fibre CEO Darren Mason says more than 50 Whangarei premises are being connected every week and there is potential to lift that capacity to 100 over time.“There are now 2000 premises (out of over 19,000) connected to the Northpower Fibre network, making our connection rate of 10% the highest of any UFB city in New Zealand,” says Mr Mason.

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But in the end there could only be one lucky winner, and when we entrusted the draw to the staff on deck at Dargavillle’s local Police station, the hand of fate plucked Dina Tetzner from the mix.

Dina entered our draw at one of Dargaville’s hottest new stores, the Shoe Box, where she will now receive a $250 gift voucher to spend on new fashionable footwear.

Congratulations from all of us here at your local newspaper — look out for more massive giveaways coming soon!

The Matakohe Bridge Concern Committee was founded by a number of locals to campaign for the re-alignment of the bridges and a petition with more than 1500 signatures was handed to Mr Sabin earlier this year.

“I have reviewed screeds of economic data, searched archives and records, interviewed locals, and undertaken Official Information Act requests, which have most concerningly, uncovered a horrific legacy of death and carnage dating back to the 1950s.

“I recently presented what amounts to a business case for re-alignment to the Northland Road Transport Committee. I am pleased that the Commissioners in Kaipara have supported this by making it clear that this is their number one roading priority and the RTC and NZTA

Bridges ‘death trap’ — Sabin… continued from front page

are now committed to a prioritisation process for this project for the next National Land Transport Programme which runs from 2015 — 2018.

There is a long way to go and many more hurdles, but I want to update locals on progress and the process ahead. I welcome all interested to attend the meeting at the Matakohe War Memorial Hall on Monday, July 21, at 6.30pm. ¢

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Get the most from your technologySmartphones and tablets have become affordable and ubiquitous recently, offering users a multitude of customisation options to handle all aspects of daily life.

One of the most interesting outcomes of this digital revolution has been the rise of the so-called QR code, a ‘quick response’ barcode of sorts which has been popping up all over. If you still haven’t made use of these codes, they are a great way to dig down for more information, linking to picture, text and video content that won’t fit on a bus shelter, cereal box… or in a newspaper advertisement. To get a FREE QR CODE SCANNER for your smartphone or tablet:

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A dog’s tail …

That kat’s ina cactus“Tell ya wot Dog,” seda Boss. “I wuz

ata Feel Daze at Mistry Creak and I had nothin to do with it.”

One thing about a Boss, ya no he woodint let ya down. Ya see readas, I

had a run in wiv that Bruooser the Bull upa back ofa proppitty. Me an’ Boss had put in a new straina post after that bull got inta tha heifer paddick. Well, wen we fickst tha fince, I was givin Brooser a hurry up back to his own paddick, wen that ole bull copped me a real kick ina guts, an’ I hada go ta the vet hostible.

An’ woodint ya no it, wiv tha Boss away atta Feel Daze an’ me ina hostible, that bluddy Hermin tha Jermyn cat of Sharlene’s decided ta hava coop. An’ take over me kolumn.

Wen I got home an’ saw wot that cat wrote ina Lifestyler, I was a bit unhappy wiv tha Boss, but that’s wen he splained that he was atta Mistry Creek an’ didint no wot the cat done.

“Anyway Dog, that cat is ina cactus now wiv Sharlene, cos he not only tried ter hava takeover, he used her kredit card too. Sharlene’s pretty hosed off eh?”

Nothin’ I like betta than that cat bein’ ina cactus, witch Boss explayned is like being ina really prickly place. Anyway, readas, I’m BACK! (like that Mr Arnold

says ina moovy the Boss sumtime’s watchis ona widescreen TV.)

Speakin ofa TV too, didja see the AB’s deel ta those Poms ina rugby.? We hada TV ata vets an’ rilly enjoyed the games, but we a bit wurried about ole Ritchy Mcor playing wiv a brokin rib. I reckin he shud hava rest eh?

Any, got the Ozzie’s ta beat. No problim eh?

Anyway, Like I sed I’m back ona proppity an’ wile I mite be a bit slow on me feet, not ter wurry. As I spectid, Boss had his check book at tha Feel Daze, an’ tha big Red Quod wot be got at Dargyville ina summer has now gotta traylor ta tow behind. Wen me an’ Boss headed up to check them new lambs up that runoff, Sharlene slung a old cot matriss of yung Sophy’s, that’s there dorter, ona traylor an’ tole tha Boss he had drive a bit slow “So Billy duzzin’t get chucked aroun’.” An she’s got pork cracklin’ fer me tea!

So there ya are. I’m easin’ back inta workin’ ona proppitty, Boss is still on my side, an’ as fer that cat? Hah! Eat ya hart out Jermyn.

Cheers readas.Billy ¢

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Rural New Zealand needs to wake up and take an active interest in the forthcoming general election. The National government is 22% ahead of their rivals Labour, but that majority can erode and disappear altogether by election day.

History has shown that where voters are lethargic and don’t bother to take an interest, the outcome can be quite different to pre-election polling. Examples in the British election of Harold Wilson’s government against polling odds, the election of Jim Bolger’s National government in spite of prior poor polling where Jim Bolger declared, ‘bugger the polls’, demonstrates that in this year’s forthcoming election, everyone should make an effort to exercise their democratic right to vote.

In Australia the law requires all eligible voters to exercise their democratic right and maybe it’s time for New Zealand to have the same requirement.

The rural community have much to lose in the coming election if the majority of urban voters support the Labour party’s proposed policy of expanding the current capital gains tax law, which currently is paid by developers and individuals who make their living by buying and selling properties, other than the family home. Labour is planning to

extend the capital gains tax policy to affect farm sales.

I believe Labour’s proposed tax rates are clearly designed with a Robin Hood mentality to attack the rich and distribute the gains to their voters. The Greens’ tax policy of hitting dairy farmers with a green tax of between $12,000 and $13,000 and distributing this money as tax breaks to persuade voters to vote for them, reeks of the same policy of taking money from the country’s wealth creators.

The National government claims that their current tax system is the envy of the world. While I don’t profess to be an economist and we all welcome tax cuts, how is it that while we seem to receive tax cuts on one hand, on the other we have consumer costs like electricity, local government rates and compliance costs increasing due to government moving costs directly on to the consumer, by seeking higher dividends from state-owned enterprises.

When political parties promise to give you the world, the first question is,

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where is the money going to come from? Some of us do remember the architect of the Labour government’s Black Budget that was introduced by Labour’s then Finance Minister Arnold Nordmeyer, where the wealth creators were unfairly treated to fund that government’s social policies. The following election Labour was relegated to the Opposition benches for a number terms.

We need a ‘steady as you go‘ approach by a government that has clear direction, stimulates wealth creation and has a fair, balanced social policy. Since the 2008 world financial crisis that hit the western economy, New Zealand has been protected from bank collapses by government guarantees and the government borrowing heavily to maintain the New Zealand economy. The National government has maintained its promise of presenting a surplus budget which will be used to repay government debt.

Every three years at election time the nation’s voters become important when our politicians suddenly forget about

the comfort and smell of the leather seats in the parliamentary limousines and the cuisine at Bellamys and go out looking for voter support. With the many promises that are being made by aspiring politicians, one would indeed think that New Zealand was the land of ‘milk and money’ and that New Zealand’s

economy can afford their policy promises — that we voters will be looked after. They have our interests at heart and they know best.

Urban and rural voters, this is not a time for short-term memories. A lot of effort has gone into expanding New Zealand exports into new markets with national exports to China now reaching $20 billion annually. However,

we are still subject to high exchange rates and our economy is affected by the actions of the world’s major economies and our trading partners. It is incumbent on all of us to take an interest in this forthcoming election, to speak out and ask the hard questions and challenge the policies that are being put forward by aspiring politicians. ¢

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The company recently installed a solar system for a 91 year old, although the typical buyer is often closer to retirement age.

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The fourth of July is often associated with feelings of national spirit for United States citizens, but it’s a day for considerable Kiwi pride as well.

That’s because, during a telephone conversation on July 4th, 1924, Mr Heaton Barker, an Auckland greengrocer, idly sketched a box around the number four on his calendar. At once inspiration hit — this would be the perfect logo for a new chain of independent grocers, working together to drive down prices. “We will stand ‘four square’ to all the winds that blow” was his memorable statement, and so a Kiwi household name was born.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Four Square’s inception — a long history of service to the rural towns which rely on their local grocer, now as then. In those early days the Four Square man’s visit (by bicycle in the big cities, and by truck in the country) was an event families looked forward to. The company itself acknowledges it roots, welcoming babies born on July 4th with special gifts.

In the Kaipara, Four Square stores still serve as the main grocery and supply outlets for our smaller towns. Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Wellsford, Ruawai, Dargaville and Mangawhai are all proud to have a Four Square in the main street.

Their distinctive green, orange and yellow colours are a part of the Kaipara landscape, as is the smiling face of ‘Cheeky Charlie’, the beloved Four Square mascot, designed in the 1950s but immortalised by artist Dick Frizzell as a true slice of kiwiana.

Four Square have become a New Zealand treasure not just because of their long service to the rural community, but for their thoroughly Kiwi attitude.

Congratulations Four Square, and we look forward to another 90 years (at least!) of having you at the heart of our communities. ¢


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

• Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

relax revise renewSpecialists in Skin Health Skin Health Skin Rejuvenation Skin Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy All aspects of beauty therapy

www.esthetica.co.nz

09 439 6880

8 Portland StreetDargaville

web:

phone:

Find us on facebook.com/estheticaskinrevision for exclusive offers and information

Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed

Floor Sanding

NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ

grEgBroWniE

09 439 7564027 439 7565

• Floor restoration• New floors sanded and coated• Prepwork

• Polyurethane Finishes• Oil Finishes• Concrete Grinding and Polishing

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

all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options

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

Neil Carter Trading as

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)All Services & Maintenance Available

PO Box 1174, WhangareiPh 09 434 7741Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)All Services & Maintenance Available

MAUNGATAPERE

orthland Laser Drainage Ltdorthland Laser Drainage Ltd

Tu Christey Massage TherapistTu Christey Massage TherapistTu Christey Massage TherapistTu Christey Massage TherapistDiploma in Massage, MNZ

Cert. in Fascial Fitness Trainer (FFA)Cert. in Fascial Fitness Trainer (FFA)Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho)Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho)

Phone: (09) 439 6518 Phone: (09) 439 6518 ~ Mobile: 021 116 9425Email: [email protected]

www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

Phone: 09 439 [email protected]

15 BEACH ROAD, DARGAVILLE • PO BOX 264, DARGAVILLE

• Manufacturers of Fairview Aluminium

• Security Doors & Flyscreens• Glass Balustrades

• Auto Glass for ALL Insurance Companies

• Supply & Cutting of Glass• Garador: Your Garage Door

Specialists

Farrand & Mason Ltd.GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

Best under pressure

Phone: 439 7335Normanby Street

Dargaville

30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170email: [email protected] | lumino.co.nz

love your smile

New patients welcome!

TE HANA TRACTORS

• New/Used Tractors• Machinery • Repairs• In House Engineer• Mobile Service• Comprehensive parts range

308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852

Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors

GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS

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

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

Ask Brian for your discount

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

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

LIFESTYLERKaipara SERVICE DIRECTORYPhone to advertise 09 439 6933


Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 8 July 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 7 July 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Foot Care ServicesFOOT CARE service - I am a registered Nurse trained in foot care. I will come to you in the com-fort of your own home. Services offered - Foot soak, nails trimmed and filed, foot massage - ONLY $40. Ph Paulette - 09 431 4541 & 027 273 0218 [email protected]

Garage SaleCOMMUNITY GARAGE Sale - 20th July 9am. All pro-ceeds to go to the Coronation Hall Kitchen Upgrade. Good reasonable items will be gratefully received at the hall from 11.30 July 6th. Ph 439 8269.

GARAGE SALE, Saturday, July 26th, 9am start. Parenga St, Dargaville ( Just along from the muddy waters Gallery ) Dargaville Arts assn

For SaleBRAKE DISC PADS. Large selection in stock. Auto One Dargaville — 09 439 8219.

CAR MATS selected rubber and carpet mats on sale. Auto One Dargaville — 09 439 8219.

MEGUIARS CAR care range. Superior products. Auto One Dargaville — 09 439 8219.

Cars For Sale1994 BLACK Nissan Terrano, 152,000km, good condition, $5,000ono. 022 327 8163

CounsellingCILLA KAISER MNZAC REG. NURSE — Counselling in Mangawhai. Specialising in relationships, grief, depression, trauma, ill health, redundancy. Phone 09 432 3216 or 021 244 7094. Email: [email protected] or visit www.talkingworks.co.nz

BusinessDEBT RECOVERY — 30 years’ experience in Credit Management at your side, if you have overdue debts. Can also assist with retention of Profit. Contact Paul on 021 758 354 or email [email protected].

GrazingGRAZING AVAILABLE - TINOPAI (CHADWICK RD). 120ha available. Suitable for dairy support or run off. Reticulated water supply. For further details please contact Kate Dalton, (09) 430 3162, email [email protected] Expressions of inter-est close 5pm Friday, 4 July 2014

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

Gardening ServicesGARDEN MAINTENANCE: Gardening Service, clean ups, maintenance, pruning incl fruit trees, hedging, weeding, lawns. Rachel the Gardener, 021 288 8811.

EquestrianSAFE DESTINATION — Natural hoof trimming, horse transporting, horse starting/training and trailer loading — the safe and natural way. Phone Nathan Duffy 027 678 3865.

Tree ServicesTREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified and insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663. Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

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

Cars Wanted

WANTED DEADOR ALIVE

PHONE NOW 0800 442 445

TRUCKS,VANS & UTES

TOP CASH PAID!

FREE REMOVAL

Septic Tank Services

KAIPARASeptic Tank Cleaning

From $350 per tankPh 027 495 4672

Work WantedBUILDER - BRIAN Wilson. Fences, decks, alterations & additions, retaining walls, painting, maintenance etc. Jobs big and small. Phone 09 431 3101 or 021 0257 6521.

Pinaki Sand&

Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

DENISE CLARKToenail & Fingernail

Cutting Service

Phone 09 439 6068

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

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages

Hamburger PattiesTraditional Manuka wood smoked

Bacon, Ham & Salami

Over 25 years experienceFor prompt & professional service contact

Wayne or Annette

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

Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Homekills

ROOFINGFor repairs or replacements of

your roof or spouting,Call us today for a free onsite consultation

0800 326 123Plumbing and Heating Centre102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Situations VacantTANGOWAHINE SCHOOL requires a teacher Aide 2.5 Hours per day. Please send a cover letter and C.V with 2 referees, stating experience and qualifications to [email protected] or Phone 09 439 7032 for more details

Situations VacantChildcare/Educators required• Work from your own home• Care for children 0-6yrs• Flexible hours• On job training

Phone: 0508 244 532Email: [email protected]

North Kidz Homebased Childcare

O.C.S. is based in Maungaturoto and covers from Mangawhai to Matakohe. We offer a range of social services in partnership with key providers. The Manager (30 hours a week) leads a team of professional carers, managing day to day operations and creating a vision for the future. We need someone with experience in leadership, community involvement and social service management.

Information from: Gail Donald: [email protected] PO Box 132 Maungaturoto

Applications close July 18 at 5pm.

Otamatea COmmunity ServiCeS require a

Manager/Kaiwhakahaere for 30 hours per week.

TURNING SET-BACKS INTO

COME-BACKS

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.

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

FREE FLU VACCINATIONS* FOR 65 YEARS & OVER — PLUS PREGNANT WOMEN

& THOSE UNDER 65 WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS

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Caring for our communityAtawhai Tia Te Takiwa

*No appointments necessary

Phone 09 439 8079

Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, this notification is to advise that the Ordinary Meeting of Council originally scheduled for 10am Tuesday 22 July 2014 to be held at the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall has been rescheduled to 10am Wednesday 23 July 2014 to be held at the Maungaturoto Country Club. For confirmation, or further information, of a particular meeting contact the Dargaville office 09 439 3123 or 0800 72 7059

Venue:Maungaturoto Country ClubBickerstaffe RoadMaungaturoto

CounCil Meeting Date anD Venue Change – 23 July 2014

Pensioner Unit to rentRefurbished one bedroom unit to rent in the Kauri Court

Masonic Village, Dargaville. Great value, sunny unit. Suitable for independent, active, over 60’s.

Masons and non-Masons very welcome.For an application form or more informationvisit www.northlandmasonictrust.co.nz

or call Chris Mason 09 438 3109.

To LetBAYLYS BEACH — 2 bdrm easy care section, non smoker, full time employed, $250 PW, references required. Contact Andy on 021 029 17874.

5 BELL Street, Aratapu — 3 Bdrm home with double garage + bathroom & en-suite. Contact Peter 439 7575 $250 p/w

NURSERIES & PLANTSHERITAGE APPLE TREES on hardy rootstock, 50 varieties organically grown in Northland. 6 trees $150+ $20 courier, phone 09 408 5443 www.tastytrees.co.nz

Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd

Locally owned and operated native plant Nursery

• Re-Vegetation • Riparian Planting • Hedging • Shelterbelts

• Wetlands • Ornamentals & Specimen Trees

This weeks specials: Purple Ake Ake $3.50 Coprosma Robusta $3.50 Dwarf Flax (Green) $4.00

Delivery service available. Open Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm

1246 Babylon Coast Rd, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4223

www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

“Community Wellness for Older Adults”You are invited to bring a memento,

Bev Hart will be facilitating.This is an informal group that shares experiences and supports each other followed by light refreshments.

Bereavement Support Group Monday 7 July 2014

In the Nurses Lounge at Community HealthDargaville Hospital

10.30 am - 11.30 am

NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOMEEnquiries to Jayne: 09 439 3330 ext 6716

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Phone or Txt Paul027 271 2022

Any job big or small.We do them ALL

• Stump & Tree Stump & Tree Removal

• Driveway Prep & Regrading

• Post Hole Borer

•• Calf Shed & Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning

• Tip Truck Available• Trencher

Property MaintenanceAAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS.

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ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.

CHIMNEY CLEANING. Is your flue & firebox safe? I have seen some really dangerous ones. So for this season, for checks, cleans and repairs phone John CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS. A/h: 09 439 5289 Cell: 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.


Hair Inferno Grand OpeninGSpecials for the month of July.

neW COLOUr ranGe – eCHOS Line - Ammonia free.- Consisting of 112 colours in the range!

- Gents and kids cuts $15.00- Ladies cuts from $25.00- Ladies Blow Waves / Straightening $25.00- Ladies Cut/Colour and Blow Wave special including an in-salon colour treatment from $120 - KERAfill Brazilian Permanent Straightening from $90.00

SPECIALS ON UP DO’S AND MAKE-UP FOR ALL BALLS ONLY $80.00 FOR BOTH.

Come and have a free consultation to discuss your styling options before hand.

* EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED *

HAIR INFERNO @ Parkview Hotel36 Carrington Street, Dargaville

Ph: 027 963 2622 or 0800 894 165

P R O F E S S I O N A L H A I R P R O D U C t S

KERAFIL KERAtIN HAIR tREAtMENt

$248,000Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 [email protected]

rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20408 09 439 7575

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Dargaville 43 Montgomery AvenueColonial Style Family HomeGood location with schools close by, elevated home with downstairs garaging, recently added extension, 4 bedrooms with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Large decking for entertaining with a pleasant outlook, good neighbours. A must to consider.

Kellys Bay 614B Kellys Bay RoadKellys Bay Holiday HomeLaunch your boat close by and enjoy the peace and quiet and fish to your hearts content. 2 story with awesome views, large section for all your relatives to camp on. 2 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom. Lock up garage, all the furniture stays, just move right in now.

Dargaville 2 First AvenueGreat Family HomeLarge 1970s 4 bedroom home, split level with open plan living. Large sunny deck, double garage with internal access. Corner site section, free standing fireplace, well worth considering. Phone now!

$255,000Open Home Saturday 5th July 1.00–2.00pm

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 [email protected]


$198,000Open Home Saturday 5th July 2.00–2.30pm

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 [email protected]


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Congratulations to all VendorsJune has been a very successful month for selling

properties, we have had great feedback from:1. Trade Me site, local and overseas buyers2. Professional Photos3. Commitment to Vendors4. Open Homes5. Ray White special 10% discount to gold card holders6. No obligation, free market evaluation7. We are a member of the R E I N Z

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