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Colleen Urlich regards her New Year honour as recognition for many other people

Honours bring ‘community recognition’Almost two weeks after being made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Dargaville artist Colleen Urlich was packing her bags to leave the country.

“I guess it’s finally sunk in,” she said of her honour in the New Year list.

“But I have just kept working as usual. I actually baked some Afghan biscuits to celebrate,” she quipped.

The award was bestowed for services to Maori art, and she has credited it to “my iwi, my marae, Toi Maori Aotearoa, Nga Kaihanga Uku, particularly the Artists Collective of Te Tai Tokerau and their superb artists and exhibitors — this is really a recognition of all those people,” she said.

Ms Urlich spoke to The Lifestyler as she packed for a trip to Australia, and was due to fly out on Tuesday this week.

“I’m getting ready to leave, heading a group of Tai Tokerau Maori artists to a workshop in Australia with a group of Aborginal artists we have established a relationship with, and then hold a joint exhibition in that country.

“In the meantime it has been work and of course keeping up with all the emails and phone calls over the award.”

Ms Urlich was born in Te Kopuru and went on to do an art major at Auckland Teachers College as well as a masters at Elam School of Fine Arts, becoming a teacher, and specialising in clay as a medium.

Before joining the New Zealand Order of Merit, she has received Te Waka Toi grants, convened the National Banner Project for Waitangi, and written, presented and published papers, nationally and abroad, on Maori art and Maori artists. She has co-curated 14 national and international

exhibitions, won commissions for public works, been guest artist at nine national and international festivals, and exhibited in 38 exhibitions among other achievements in a lengthy list.

Kaipara’s other New Year honour, a Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community went to Mangawhai’s Jean Goldschmidt, who was a founder of Mangawhai’s Walking Weekend, which attracts huge crowds to the town each year.

“It was a bit overwhelming, but nothing like this happens on its own — it is a tribute to the community,” she said.

“We had a small gathering on New Years eve to celebrate, but we’ll plan on a big party. After all, we haven’t got the medal yet!”

Jean has stepped down from organising the Walking Weekend. “It will now be administered by a community group as it grows from strength to strength — 100 volunteers were involved last March.”

She will continue working with the Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust, which has been instrumental in expanding the network of walkways in the district.

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A Kaipara student at Auckland University, Jake Powell, has reported back to Rotary on his Youth Leadership Award which was supported by the Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club. The award covers a week-long leadership development programme for 19–26 year olds. Jake, shown here with local Rotary president, Jim Taylor, was a guest speaker at the Rotary meeting at Maungaturoto and gave a presentation on his time spent at the Muriwai event, where fitness and team building was part of the programme.

It was the perfect day for a wedding at Waikara Marae, on the sunny coast just north of Maunganui Bluff, as Jay Tane and the Kaipara Lifestyler’s own Kylie Tane nee McMullen celebrated their marriage under clear blue skies. After the ceremony the pair stopped for photos on the picture-perfect west coast shoreline before returning to the marae for the reception.

Photograph by Frances Crowther

The Wai Worri Country Woolshed Muster kept the music alive at Aranga last weekend. “We have certainly had the most motorhomes and campers to date, aided by the fine weather and a good selection of musicians,” said organiser Phil Godfrey, who hosts the two-day music festival. Australia’s Allan Webster was the headline act, supported by popular artists from throughout the country.

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After three decades at Maungaturoto School, Alison Robinson has said good-bye and this year she will expand her teaching horizons.

Ms Robinson has a new job with a private company and the year ahead will see her visiting schools throughout Northland and working as a maths facilitator.

With her own children having finished university, Ms Robinson says the time is right to move on. “I’m definitely not retiring. I’m moving in a different direction.”

“I get the best of both worlds. I’ll still be supporting teachers but I’ll be working with a wider group of them,” she says

Her old school farewelled the long serving teacher as deputy principal.

“I came here as a first-year teacher and after teaching for six years I took a couple of years off to have children. Then I came back to work and have been here since.”

In her time Ms Robinson has been a jack of all trades.

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Summer accolade for local Te Arai artist by Andy Bryenton

For the past 21 years the Snell’s Beach Great Summer Art Exhibition has been a showcase of local talent, growing alongside the popular coastal community to become a well regarded feature on the summer calendar.

With the Snells Beach, Matakana and Leigh area now enjoying some considerable prestige, this annual competition attracts a huge number of patrons and art lovers, as well as a wealth of creative works on display.

In the recent exhibition and competition, Te Arai based artist Donna Shadick has scored a significant coup, with her painting ‘Power’ being picked from among over 400 entries to receive an award. While this year saw Donna achieve second place overall in the intermediate category (the largest category in the contest, reserved for artists for whom art is not their full-time job), it’s still a fine achievement when one considers the scope of talent on display.

Donna’s painting, ‘Power’ depicts an African rhinoceros, advancing confidently on the viewer. Clever use of light and

Alison Robinson who finished at Maungaturoto School in December after 30 years

Donna Shadick was proud to display her work for the people of Snells Beach, as part of the 21st annual Great Summer Art Show. A second place award and a sale for her painting ‘Power’ followed.

shadow seems to make the imposing beast step right out of the canvas, and close-in detail picks out the rhino’s tough, weathered hide.

The aptly named painting was snapped up by an astute buyer during the exhibition.

Like many creative people, Donna says that the choice to depict such a subject was pure inspiration. While she says that she enjoys painting images from nature, the idea to capture the strength and presence of rhinos in her exhibition pieces was simply an inspired idea — though the thought of traveling to Africa to see such creatures in the wild would be fantastic.

Up next for the local artist is the Mangawhai Art Trail in March, which promises to offer a similar crop of locally produced artworks at a very high level, across a variety of mediums.

was a huge change,” she says. “But the passion of the teachers hasn’t changed and the children are still the same.”

Ms Robinson says the interaction and relationships with the children she has taught kept her at Maungaturoto School for so long. “I’ve taught the children of the children I taught in my early years. I’ve even taught a couple of the current staff.”

Ms Robinson was farewelled at a special assembly.

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With new drink driving laws in force, Dargaville’s local boating club has taken steps to ensure their patrons arrive home safe and happy.

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Kiwis have always been resourceful when it comes to those renovation projects, and this has seen a rise in popularity for demolition traders — centres where doors, windows, fittings, benchtops and cabinetry are taken from deconstructed homes and given a new lease on life.

For the past six years, Sharon and Wayne Constable have been amassing a collection of windows, doors and joinery at their Kaipara home. Buying and selling online, they have turned an initial miscalculation when renovating their own home into a burgeoning small business.

That first house-lot of framed windows may be gone, but the demand is still strong for an affordable renovation solution and so, this week, the Constables have opened the doors of their new venture in Dargaville — a demolition ‘super store’ on the site of the former Duck Creek nursery.

The Constable family have worked hard to transform the site on Gladstone street from horticulture to a handyman’s dream. Now rows of framed doors and windows line the covered outdoor racking, with landscape items, railway sleepers and more to come. The aim is to have everything on hand for inside and out.

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The Northern Wairoa Boating club has purchased a van to make access to functions and social events easier for members and club users.

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Just bowling alongIt was a case of sun-block and hats at a family bowls day at Maungaturoto over the New Year break which attracted several family groups among 76 players who braved sweltering conditions.

“People from Paparoa, Pahi, Whakapirau, and Mangawhai took part as well as many from Maungaturoto,” said organiser, Albie Paton.

“Many of the children taking part showed considerable promise. We had a total of 76 people and after sorting out the teams we played three games of 50 minutes each.

“A fourth game was scheduled but owing to the heat we decided three were enough. In keeping with the fun day, points were deemed rather irrelevant and the winners were all decided by numbers drawn out of a hat.

“The two main prizes — a night for two at the Scenic Hotel in Paihia and a trip for two to the Hole in the Rock with Fullers were won by Dave Orford and by one 'Dwayne from Auckland' who was staying at Paparoa and saw the poster in the hotel there and cycled over with a mate for the day.

“Thanks to Scenic and Fullers for their support as well as the many other sponsors on the day.”

Bowler Dave Orford was delighted to receive a Bay of Islands prize package from Marge Paton

Tinopai’s top fishing contest“We are really rapt, some good fish were caught, we had a really great crowd, and excellent, if very hot weather.”

Tinopai School principal, Sonia Kaihe was thrilled with the day. While she is still to meet with her organising team to formalise the official results of the Tinopai Fishing Contest held last Saturday, but if euphoria was the official result, it was there in spades.

“We were very pleasantly surprised at how well it went,” said Sonia, admitting to ‘some trepidation’ as alcohol in the school precincts was banned this year for the first time.

The event raises funds for the school, and in the past has provided computers and last year, a fund was started for a van to transport sports teams to competitions against other Kaipara schools.

“It was a really great crowd and a great atmosphere with things like the winner of the $1,000 spot prize immediately donating part of his win back to the school,” added Ms Kaihe.

The winning snapper weighed in at 6.2 kilos.

“In fact, I managed to buy it at the auction after the prize-giving. It went

on the barbecue that night, stuffed with herbs and home-made bread. It was delicious.”

When the accounts and results are settled this week, money raised will go into the school van fund.

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Horse trek for social clubThe Dargaville Dalmatian social club are holding their second annual horse trek on Saturday, January 31 at 10am.

“The first trek last year was a fun idea to raise funds for our clubroom roof repairs.” said committee member Venessa Anich.

“Like any community group with a building, we need to keep in mind future repairs and expenses. Our building is more than five decades old and extra funds raised will go toward future needs of the building in general. Last years trek was very successful with more

than 50 participants so we decided to do it again. That way as repairs arise we have funds readily available. This years fundraising will also help paint the inside of the club hall.”

This year it is around Glinks Gully, Te Maire and Ripiro Beach. Last year we had a lovely ride, at Mititai.

“In this year’s ride we are meeting at Tim Antonio’s farm at Glinks Gully. He will be leading across a few farms in the area with fantastic scenery and views from forestry to beach, and stopping at the Te Marie school for lunch then continuing on along the beach and riding through the Glinks Gully community and heading home around 3pm.”

“It is a good day out and the opportunity to ride with a large group is not always an option available for horse lovers. You do need your own horse for this trek, children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult.”

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Summertime is a busy time for coastguard personnel around the country. Water safety patrols and rescues come at a cost however, so local North Kaipara Volunteer Coastguard stalwarts were out raising funds with raffle tickets on sale at the Paparoa Farmers Market over New Year. Left to right: NKVC president, Walter Smith, congratulates volunteer Andrew Kenny, and long-serving base radio operator, Dorothy Quaife on good ticket sales

Restricted fire season starts by Joanne Speechly

A restricted fire season is now in place for all rural areas of the Kaipara District.

This means that permits are required for outdoor fires. Visit www.havingafire.org.nz for application forms and further information.

The restrictions do not apply to gas barbecues, hangi, cultural cooking fires, wood-fired barbecues, spits or braziers. These are permitted provided certain conditions are met.

Cooking fires are permissible if: supervised by a responsible adult at all times; a pressurised supply of water is at hand; the fire is put out as soon as cooking is finished; a clear area of at least 10 metres is maintained around

the fire; and the fire is no larger than 2 x 2 metres.

A warranted fire officer can request that any barbecue, incinerator or other fire be extinguished if considered a danger.

The restrictions came into force from midnight on Friday, January 9 and will remain in place until further notice.

A Kaipara District Council spokesperson says if the summer remains dry, it is quite likely that a total fire ban may be required. Restrictions are now in place throughout Northland.

Safety at sea is a package dealCoastguard volunteers around the Northland coast have seen an increasing number of craft putting to sea as the weather has improved, and with it an increase in incidents.

Operations manager for Coastguard Northern Region, Ray Burge, says those incidents have remained relatively minor, in the context of the recent drowning fatalities at the Manukau bar.

“Some of these can be put down to just bad luck at the time,” he said.

“However, many are preventable events, such as battery or fuel problems which indicate a lack of preparation and maintenance before setting out on the boat.

“But we have been pleased to see an increase in communications with skippers reporting in on the radio with details of time planned, destination and passengers on board and so on.

“What we are really looking for is skipper responsibility. As much as communications gear and life jackets, it is important that someone on board, the skipper, is responsible for safety. It is not just one thing — it is a package of responsibility, including avoiding alcohol, and ensuring everyone is safely back on shore

Meanwhile, as a volunteer organisation, funding is critical to Coastguards continuing operations and they seek support with the chance of a big payback through their summer

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The Polaris Ranger has proven a hit on Kiwi farms, with its combination of utility, safety and economical power.

In both petrol and diesel powered forms, the tough side-by-side UTVs have become a fixture of the rural landscape, spawning many imitators and contenders for the crown.

That’s why Polaris have engaged in some serious research before unveiling their new Ranger 570 — a machine which they say sets a new benchmark. To do this, they haven’t turned to the lab or to a specially designed wind tunnel — not even a closed racetrack. They’ve instead taken in feedback from actual working farmers, listening to the demands of our terrain and our hard-as-nails rural conditions. They’ve been told — loudly — that a machine fit for parks

maintenance or a hunting jaunt along a tidy trail is likely to take a hammering when subjected to the knocks, bumps, hard labour and muddy winters which are sure to be thrown at any serious farming tool. What has come out of this process is new from the ground up.

Polaris began by strengthening the chassis and suspension components with thick, heavy duty steel for endurance, and easy-access grease fittings for quick maintenance. From the winning formula of the Polaris Ute super-ATV they have brought in four-wheel descent control, a safe and sure-footed way to tackle steep and slippery terrain. Ground clearance is higher,

suspension travel longer, engine power up by 10 per cent, and power steering is now standard.

The core of the Ranger’s new incarnation is a powerful 567cc engine producing 44 horsepower, all fed to the ground through a clever four-wheel drive system and those grippy, knobbly tyres. And, although it will soon be covered in proper Kiwi mud, it’s not a bad looking beast either, in fire-engine red trim. Polaris burst onto the scene with their

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This new iteration of the Ranger stays true to the old rule, and doesn’t reinvent the wheel by any indications. But it does improve on what is already a popular package, and its ‘heavy duty’ rural focus is sure to be welcomed by those who now see the UTV as a farming necessity.


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A better farm outlook emergesThe economic outlook this year for New Zealand farming is largely fine, but with just a few clouds on the horizon.

Many regions like Northland have enjoyed good rainfall through December and generally there has been substantial grass growth throughout the region. The beef boom is providing a huge economic bonus.

Despite the lowest milk payout forecast in six years, many dairy farmers have been able to capitalise on the current high beef prices by selling cull cows early, and beef stock that has been raised on runoffs. The current trade conflict between Russia and America is quite interesting to follow. The American alliance keep telling us that their trade embargo against Russia is causing the Russian economy to decline.

But a recent article in the New Zealand Herald says that the Russians are looking forward to the 2015 year, despite the country’s economic and political difficulties The Russian president is enjoying up to 87% support according to a recent poll. It may take some time for the two world economic superpowers to reconcile their differences.

Meanwhile, New Zealand farmers will face some challenging issues this year which will have an impact on their private property rights, and the way they conduct their farming business.

The government’s new legislation regarding water rights and the threat of agency bureaucrats using their power of right of entry onto farmers’ private property are just two of the issues of concern.

The recent action taken by WorkSafe New Zealand inspectors against a Marlborough farming couple, which resulted in them being fined $40,000 altogether between them in the

Blenheim District Court for not wearing helmets while riding their quad bikes on their farm, raises some very serious issues in regard to the right of entry by government agencies onto a farmer’s property. Surveillance cameras were used in an ‘out to get them’ approach and that is abhorrent to right thinking people. When one looks at court fines that have been awarded in other cases, the award of $40,000 is extremely excessive and is out of kilter with how the rest of New Zealand society is treated.

It is ironic that there is now a call by some cyclists for the law regarding the wearing of cycle helmets to be reviewed, and it seems that if you have a sympathetic doctor a cyclist can obtain an exemption certificate which does not require a helmet on the road. Farmers of New Zealand is of the view that the current policy of forcing farmers to wear helmets when driving quad bikes on their private farm properties is unworkable for many reasons.

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As we enter into the fifteenth year of the new millennium, some people may feel disappointed that we do not yet commute to work by flying car, or have our homes cleaned and tidied by robotic servants.

The future is here, they say — well past the year 2000 when such wonders were promised.

But technological miracles are out there, performing tasks we have very quickly taken for granted. No more so than in the vital field of agriculture, where technology has enabled the adoption of more intensive farming practices, enabling the feeding of a massive global population. Indeed, our current standard of living is firmly based in our ability to produce reliable crops each year.

Karl Benz’s venerable diesel engine has been revitalised out of all recognition for the new century. Over 100 years old before the advent of advanced computerised injection

technology, the diesel we now use to power tractors, utes, diggers and even some UTVs on the farm comes equipped with a common rail turbo setup, and after-market chips exist to squeeze even more power and economy from engines already light-years ahead of the rumbling old mills of yesteryear.

Advances in navigation and tracking help put that power to better use, as a network of satellites in low orbit grid the world for GPS. Once the preserve of the military, this system now lets contractors precisely place fertiliser and nutrients, or lets them pneumatically fire seeds deep into the soil in just the right place, mapping the whole endeavour from space. Science has unlocked the secrets of the soil as well, allowing for

a laboratory analysis of every paddock and pasture. Farmers can now tailor a fert application for each individual part of their property, specific to the lay of the land, the underlying strata of soil, and the kind of crop required.

More lush grass means more milk from our dairy herds, which can be processed and shipped anywhere in the world.

Chemical science has even discovered better ways to protect machines in the field from rust and damage. A range of spray-on solutions exist, some based on naturally occurring substances, and we live in an age of

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A dog’s tail …

We’re ona roads agin“Yah gotta wunder eh Dog.”Well, heck readas, hear we go again

for twenny hundred an’ fifteen. Tha big New Yeer and Boss is getting ona hobby horse again, least that’s wot his gerlfren’ Sharlene calls it. Ya see we wen’ down ta Horks Bay fer a holiday, so Boss an’ Sharlene cood show off there dorter Sophy ter some cuzzins. An’ corse Boss wanted to go an catch sum crayfishes with one cuzzin wot lives ata beach. But gettin’ back ter his hobby horse.

On tha way, Boss was reelly getting upsit with sum other drivers.

“Yah see Dog,” he sed wile we were looking at all tha grass wot was growin’ wile we was away. (Boss reckons we gonna do pretty good ona dairy block this seesin because we got so much feed, an silage, and hey, that we shud have a long milk and lota produckshin. So if we gotta lowa payout, we gonna have more milk. Bit comlikated fer me, but Boss an’ Sharlene pretty pleased atta prospek.) Sorry. Boss agin.

“That blimmin booze limit ona road, ana speedin’ crackdown by a cops is orl well an’ good,” he sed.

But lookit alla crashis. How meny of them crashes was becos sum tourists lost the plot?”

I give Boss tha ‘look’ witch meens I havint got a clue wot he meens.

“Okay Dog, wot I meen is that tha tourist get offa plane a few hours afta they drove ta the earport ona wrong site ofa road in China, or ‘Merica or sum other country, an’ then they go driving ona Kiwi roads witch is ona right side ofa road, witch is on the left.”

Heck! Right left, wotever Boss. Evin I’m confused, so wotabout tha tourists.

“Persakkerly Dog. Yah can’t ‘spect them ta suddenly drive ona road ona side they not used too. An then we got diffrint road rools for some of them. I reckin tourists gotta hava drivin’ test an’ git a lockil licence before they allowed ta drive, We got windy roads, Steep roads. Old gravil roads, motorways an’ bluddy goat tracks, an’ single lane one way bridgis.

An’ the powersthatbe jus’ let unsuspecting tourists drive aroun’ like they was on good safe roads back at home. Gawd gimme strength Dog.”

Well, eye gotta say, this Eye Dog woodin’t like it iffa Boss give me a ‘right hand’ wissil, wen he ment a ‘leff hand’ wissil, ana ‘stop’ wen he mint ‘go” eh? Or a ‘speek up’ wen’ he mint ‘give ‘em the eye’ Or ‘git ina front’, sted of ‘get in bluddy behind dog’.

If I wen’ leff wen I shooda gone right, we’d wind up wiv sheep all up tha booeye, eh?

“Yep Dog, we’d be up tha khyber shootin’ pukekos wiv a long handled shovel, eh”? seda Boss.

Gawd but tha Boss can get konfusing!“Seriously tho Dog, an’ you deah,”

he sed, as we sat down fer smoko wiv Sharlene, “Chuckin’ millions of dollas at breath-testin’ an people doin’ a cuppla miles ova tha limit, is just swatting flies wiv a cucumber.”

There he goes agin. Makes a good point, then loses me. Roll ona good New Yeer. An’ safer roads. Eh?

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With New Year’s eve now a receding memory, it’s time to pull out the stops and plan some party action that doesn’t depend on the date.

Summertime is the perfect excuse to get out there and taste what the Kaipara has to offer. It’s with great delight that we can report the return of Maungaturoto Hotel’s manager Kyle Underwood’s creative and entertaining themed party nights, kicking off with an

homage to that 90s icon, Will Smith as the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Those who say they don’t remember the show which catapulted the talented African-american actor to stardom are likely just embarrassed that they still know every word to the theme tune. Guests are encouraged to wear full 1990s hip hop attire, or the trademark sweater-vest of Will’s nerdy sidekick Carlton. Tunes will be provided by local

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Clever quilters get creative by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Quilters is a club for like-minded ladies who enjoy the creative, engaging and skilled craft of quilting.

The art of creating intricate, artistic works with needle and thread has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, driven especially by the advent of modern, high-tech sewing machines with advanced quilting functions. Some are now so thoroughly modern that they integrate directly with tablets and laptops via wi-fi in order to bring any design you can imagine into reality.

The club meet on the third Tuesday of each month to share and learn quilting and patchwork projects, to have fun and help the local community.

The group are pleased to have a number of community projects in process at any one time. Over the past year they have run projects for the local hospital, the Plunket Society, Women’s

Refuge and the Cancer Society. The Dargaville quilters also hold a bi-annual exhibition of their work and from the proceeds have donated to the Fire Service, Hospice Kaipara and the Rescue Helicopter amongst others.

This year they are hosting two workshops to promote the craft and engage new members with the fun and fellowship of quilting in the Kaipara. The first is set to take place in February, with nationally recognised tutors coming to town to teach members — and other interested Kaipara ladies — contemporary patchwork and quilting procedures. It’s a great way to get involved with this vibrant and multi-talented group, doing their bit for the community while having a good time.

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Hot chrome sizzles this summer by Andy Bryenton

The twenty-first birthday of any event is a huge chance to party — and when that event is already steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, petrol and chrome, then it’s sure to be a real barn-burner of a shindig.

That’s why this year’s 21st annual Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival is bound to be a full house. Not only will there be field after field filled with creations which would bring a fond tear to Ed Roth’s eye, there will also be a fitting soundtrack, great food, and lots to see and do, even for those who don’t know a stick shift from a supercharger.

Each year the level of artistry and presentation which goes into the show gets that little bit better. The custom car is regarded as the only truly American art form other than jazz music, rock ‘n’ roll and the mighty hamburger, and these beauties are turned out in candy-flake paint, airbrushed and pinstriped flames, acres of chrome and wire-spoked whitewalls.

Those with a classic in the shed are invited to take a look at the huge

range of hard to find parts on display on site, and hot rod, custom, classic and even model car and drag racing clubs have all put together displays to send petrolheads on a ride to heaven. Stop by on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January for a sizzling hot slice of automotive action.


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Phone 09 439 5902Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

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

Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed

Floor Sanding

NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ

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• Floor restoration• New floors sanded and coated• Prepwork

• Polyurethane Finishes• Oil Finishes• Concrete Grinding and Polishing

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Northland Laser Drainage Ltd

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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]

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Ph Sam Talijancich on 021 439511or a/hrs on 09 4396476

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• runva winches• mcc bullbars

Performance Winches

Area 51 automotive

• All general engineering requirements• Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems

• Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250

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ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS

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

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

ProPertyMaintenance

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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 Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy

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MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are your septic tank cleaning specialists in your district. Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic/Sewerage Treatment Systems

Call now for a free no obligation quote!Phone: 09 423 7014 www.macjimray.co.nz

Ph 09 439 5065 Dargavillewww.newmanengineering.co.nz MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

Newman Engineering (2004) LTD

• Pipe&SteelSupplies•LTNZApprovedWorkshop• General,Agricultural&StructuralEngineering• MobileWeldingServices•GeneralRepairs&Maintenance• 2TonGantryCrane•PlateRoller,ProfileCutter&PressBrake• de-CRAP-it®,Landplane®,SeriousIncinerator®• FieldRollers,WaterCarts•KumaraGear

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EDWARD STONETHE NZ FLOORSANDING CO LTD

New and Old FloorsCarpet and Vinyl Preparation

Quality Solvent & Water based CoatingSATISFACTION GUARANTEED

0274 914 091 or 09 436 3929

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

Professional and computerised service for your business

Phone Sheena on 021 439 157

LIFESTYLERKaipara SERVICE DIRECTORYPhone to advertise 09 439 6933


Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 20 January 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 19 January 2015. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Art ExhibitionPAULINE GOUGH - Art Exhibition at the Funky Fish Cafe, Baylys Beach. All of December and January.

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].

Grazing AvailableFOR YEARLINGS/ Dry Cows in Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2019 or 027 290 9019.

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

Septic Tank ServicesCLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Phone Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray.co.nz. CODE COMPLIANT.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Car For Parts1996 1.8L Nissan Presea $800. Damage to front L&R panels, bonnet & 2 RHS doors. All else good - strong motor & gearbox. Call John for more info on 027 525 8189

Accommodation WantedFLATSHARE OR Sleep out wanted medium-term. Want to rent your available space? Mature, retired medical worker, non-smoker with local references, seeks simple accommodation through April. Ring 439 0515.

For SaleCARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

CRUZ Roof Racks. TO suit most makes and models, including light commercial. Inder’s Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219

FISHING Rods, reels and tackle. Inder’s Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219.

GAS Lights, Cookers and portable BBQs. Inder’s Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219

HAY, GOOD clean quality conventional bales off baler. Tangiteroria. Phone 09 433 2787 or 027 316 7647

Nurseries & PlantsNATIVE PLANTS Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a wide range of native and coastal tolerant plants at wholesale prices. The nursery is open to the public on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. The nursery is situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Delivery service available. Enquires welcome phone 09 439 4223, email [email protected] or go to www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

Work Wanted

DENISE CLARKToenail & Fingernail

Cutting Service

Phone 09 439 6068

Pinaki Sand&

Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

Work WantedLOOKING FOR work in Dargaville. New to the area. Mature woman been working as a caregiver, private & Sal Army. References to date. Please phone Julieanne 09 439 8283.

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages

Hamburger Patties

Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

Over 25 years experience

For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette

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

Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

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Property MaintenanceATS 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.

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

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

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

LOTS HAPPENINGDon’t miss out

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Written by Sheri O’Neill, directed by Alister Williams and supported by Creative Communities and the Lottery Board, the play will be performed

May-June 2015 in Dargaville, Maungaturoto and Whangarei.

Maungaturoto: Saturday 17 JanuaryWhangarei & Dargaville: Sunday 18 January

CONTACTSheri to book audition time: E: [email protected]: 09 431 6907 or 027 571 6907

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FREEZER HANDS - WEEKEND SHIFTAre you physically fit, enjoy working as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, keen to learn, not afraid of a bit of hard work, and are a New Zealand Citizen/Resident, or hold an Open Work Permit? We have a limited number of vacancies in our weekend shift (Saturday & Sunday) Coldchain Department. The work is physical but rewarding. We offer a great team environment and you’ll be working with a proud team of people in a progressive food processing company. Just remember that Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory.To apply call into the Silver Fern Farms Beef Limited, Dargaville Plant Main Office, Tuna St, Dargaville to complete an application form or email the Production Manager, Jamie Manson, at: [email protected]

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

Dargaville Realty LtdLicensed Agent

REAA 2008

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

We put you first12-14 CHARLOTTE STREET $385,000

• 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms• Spacious living, excellent kitchen• Private north facing deck• 2024sqm in 2 titles

EXCELLENT LOCATION, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900WEB ID RJS3395

SHARKY’S, 1 SEAVIEW ROAD, BAYLYS BEACH $495,000 + gst if any

Sharky’s takeaways, dine in or dine out. Cold drinks & hot fish & chips, day to day basics. Family friendly atmosphere with great outdoor dining. Three bedroom home on 2 levels. Downstairs kitchen, living room, bedroom, office & garage. Upstairs 2 bedrooms, bathroom & a family room with deck.

HOME AND INCOME, BAYLYS BEACH

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937WEB ID RJC3411

77 RANFURLY STREET $245,000

4 bedroom home features open plan living, 2 bathrooms, has a large high stud double garage plus carport with a private entertaining area off the lounge. Does need a little TLC, current tenant would be happy to stay on.

A FAMILY HOME FOR YOU

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668WEB ID RJS3412

2016 PAPAROA VALLEY ROAD EOI

• Convenience store, three bedroom dwelling• Mechanical worksop & petrol station• Situated on main road Paparoa• Call Selma for appointment to view

GASOLINE ALLEY

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402WEB ID RJC3389

32 GORDON STREET $370,000

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office & hobby room, open plan living, modernised kitchen, single garage & carport, workshop/garden shed. Easy care section with outdoor courtyard ideal for summer BBQs. Fabulous spacious home for the large or extended family. Handy to schools & CBD.

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900WEB ID RJS3408

83 VICTORIA STREET, DARGAVILLE $199,000 + gst if any

Successful retail business on the market for the very first time....the owner is looking at life on the farm. Centrally located with high foot traffic this store has a prime Victoria St location. Specialities are crystals, candles along with souvenirs & large range of gifts.

SNAZZI GIFTS

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937WEB ID RJC3391

145A AWAKINO ROAD $199,000

Spacious 4 bedroom home features large open plan living, kent style fireplace, some insulation plus an en-suite and the section is flat with the house set back from the road. Would make a great family home or investment property with current tenant keen to stay.

SPACIOUS LIVING - PRICE REDUCED

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668WEB ID Rjs3315

STATE HIGHWAY 12 $265,000

Gorgeous lifestyle block, very large near new implement shed, ponds, mature trees for shelter for stock, good races and fencing. Plan available to subdivide into 2 or take advantage of this north facing block as it is. Handy to Paparoa, Pahi and Maungaturoto. 1.20 hours from Auckland and approx 12 minutes to SH1.

STAND OR DIVIDE

JILL WILSON 021 505 712WEB ID RJRU3414

440 BICKERSTAFFE ROAD $459,000

You will be impressed with this quality home, set in park like grounds, 5782m2. Large high stud shed, plenty of parking. Picturesque country views to admire from a choice of decks. Guest room has its own ensuite. Established vege garden and fruit trees. Peaceful, sheltered and sunny spot. Call Rhoda to view!WEB ID MRE1659

QUALITY LIFESTYLE CLOSE TO TOWN

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

LOT 4, 450 PAHI ROAD, PAHI $449,000

• Immaculate 3 bdm / 2 bthm waterfront retreat• Stunning water views & abundant birdlife• 3410 m2 with 1/9th share 17 acres native bush• Impressive wide decks for entertaining• Enjoy private boat access for fishing on the Kaipara WEB ID MRE1658

SECLUDED HOLIDAY HIDEAWAY

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

812 WHAKAPIRAU ROAD $478,000

Beautifully presented 3 bedroom home, plus sleepout, located on approx. 1.46 ha´s. Large open plan kitchen/dining/lounge plus 2nd lounge, entertainers deck overlooking landscaped grounds and pond feature. Shed/workshop. Tucked away behind bush lined driveway keeps this property private.

PRIVATE HAVEN

SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651WEB ID MRE1643

2/603 TINOPAI ROAD $149,000

Bareland, approx 10 acres. Lovely gentle block, with small area of native bush and a fresh water stream running through. On the tar seal and handy to Tinopai for the fishing and boating enthusiast. Land, a good contour for grazing, cropping or to build your new house or move one on.

AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE BLOCK

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087WEB ID MRE1436

Ever had a dream?

For information on your nearest Mono™ dealer, phone:

0800 659 012 toll free Nationwide

Ever dreamt of being able to pump your stock water over long distances, and/or up steep hills, using just an existing single-phase power source?

Dream no more. Mono™, New Zealand’s most experienced and trusted name in heavy duty agricultural pumps, will soon release a 3-phase pump set that can operate from a standard 3 pin plug 230 volt AC power supply.

Imagine - 1000 gallons/hour, up to 240m head (340psi) without any costly power upgrade, and being a genuine Mono™ it will most likely still be around for the grandchildren.

A timely solution to an age old problem especially in light of increased regional council focus on environmental and sustainability issues.

Look out for our Mono™ Longhaul Pumping System - available early 2015!

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kaipara lifestyler, january 13 2015

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