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Re-enactors (from left): Spencer Bott, Troy Melley and Chris Bass play World War 2 American troops from the 101st Airborne Brigade at the Days of Thunder commemoration. See page 8 for more photos …

Re-enactment remembers by Colin Patterson

There’s no better way to understand the hardships faced by soldiers at war than to walk a mile in their boots. That’s exactly what happened at the Hakaru RSA’s re-enactment of a real battlefield, as the guns sounded and troopers marched to remember the sacrifice of a past generation.

The organiser of ‘Days of Thunder’, Sheryl Botica, said more than 300 adults came on the first day and 250 on Sunday, a turnout she was pleased with. “It went very well. It’s the first time we’ve put on an event like this. We’ve learned an awful lot.”

While based on the First World War, the event also included displays of equipment and weapons from other conflicts, including the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam wars. A collection of

vintage cars also highlighted the part that vehicles played in wartime.

A group of enthusiasts staged mock battles that drew large crowds. “The re-enactors are an amazing bunch of people,” says Mrs Botica. “They come from all over the country and go all over New Zealand. They do it all for free. They’re absolutely fabulous.”

Bettie Marchant, from Hakaru RSA’s women’s section, achieved the honour of starting off one battle with a rifle

shot, while members of the cadet union were also invited to take part in the re-enactments.

Mrs Botica says Hakaru RSA plans to organise another event next year to mark the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli, which “will be even bigger and better than this year’s.

She says further events are likely to follow at three-year intervals, as the amount of organisation required makes it too difficult to hold them annually.

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Otamatea High School’s Level 2 Physical Education class had the opportunity to snorkel in the pristine waters around Goat Island recently — but it wasn’t all fun and games. The adventure was part of an internal assessment and students were required to write a report about the risks involved in snorkelling and how they can be prevented by using risk management strategies. The day of the trip provided ideal conditions for snorkelling and the class saw an eagle ray, a family of crayfish and various fish species, including snapper and blue maomao.

Children at Ruawai Kindergarten have every reason to be pleased after a working bee of parents built wooden edging around their sandpit. Head teacher Teresa Robertson says the parents spent six hours over Anzac weekend building the edging under the supervision of builder Cole Ringrose. Head teacher Teresa Robertson says the kindergarten’s 30 children can play in the sandpit without risking the sand going everywhere, making ground maintenance much easier.

To drive at a spanking trot with no engine noises — just the jingle of harness and the wind in your face is great fun.” Matakohe’s Janet Poole has a four-wheeler buggy for her miniature horses which can be harnessed in a team of two, four or more. “At present it is on loan to a friend who has been driving different combinations of his little horses,” she says.

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Liquor application opposedAn application for a licence to operate a retail liquor outlet in Paparoa has attracted strong opposition in the town and surrounding district, with a petition against the application attracting over 500 signatures at the time of writing.

The petition and accompanying submissions are now before the District Licensing Committee. The applicant seeks approval to operate the liquor store seven days a week from 9am to 10pm, and notification was advertised by the Kaipara District Council.

However, local community groups in Paparoa organised the petition which has circulated through businesses both in Paparoa and Maungaturoto, which already has a liquor store.

“Maungaturoto is only ten minutes from Paparoa anyway,” said one petition signer spoken to by the Kaipara Lifestyler. “Here in town

we have the hotel, with its new management, as well as the Paparoa Store with wine and beer sales, as well as the licensed restaurant, the Cruiser Cafe. Why do we need another liquor outlet, especially when its opposite the children’s playground?

Other signers spoken to added that communities in Auckland have already “been up in arms” over the number of shops selling alcohol.

“We need to get the message out there. Like Police Area commander Tracey Phillips told a public meeting in Paparoa last year, alcohol is the biggest problem facing the police.”

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Kaiwaka firefighters face Sky Tower challenge by Colin Patterson

It sounds like madness, but 700 firefighters will soon race up the 1,103 steps of Auckland’s Sky Tower in full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus.

Three of this year’s intrepid participants in the Sky Tower challenge to be held on May 17 are members of the Kaiwaka Volunteer Brigade.

Tim Brown, Mickey Renton and Mike Law will bust their guts on May 17 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. The 2013 event raised $700,000 and organisers are hoping for more than $1 million this time.

Mr Law says the Kaiwaka trio took part last year, so know what to expect. “It was pretty exhausting.”

They decided to enter after Mr Law’s three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer.

He and his colleagues have not undertaken any special training. Mr Law, a retired forestry worker says he keeps pretty fit, as does Mr Brown who works in IT. “Mickey’s a roofer, so he’s up and down ladders all day.”

The threesome say they have been too busy to do much about sponsorship. But they took part in Shave for a Cure. “We cut people’s hair in full firefighting kit. Then we took it off and had ours cut. We managed to raise $6,000 for child cancer.”

Each of the three finished last year’s climb in around 23 minutes and Mr Law

Kaiwaka’s intrepid threesome (from left) Mike Law, Mickey Renton and Tim Brown pictured after completing the 2013 Sky Tower Challenge

is confident they can do as well this year. But he hopes for a quieter preparation than in 2013.

“Last year the alarm went off the evening before. We spent several hours fighting a fire.”

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Strengthening Families began operating in the Kaipara in 2007 and in that time, coordinator Bethne Smith has helped hundreds of families to reach their potential.

Bethne works with families who are already connected to other agencies and says her role is to get everybody on the same page.

“I’m the in-between person. I find out what the agencies need, what the family needs and I coordinate that process. The reason it is working so well in the Kaipara, is because our social service agencies are committed to working together and achieving results.

“Ninety nine per cent of the families I see have a passion to do better for their children and that is why they come my way — they need help.”

Strengthening Families is run in a way that meets the unique needs of each family and the aim is to offer help before a family reaches crisis point. The service was first trialled in New Zealand in the 1990s and since 1996, more than 37,000 children and young people have been involved in Strengthening Families cases.

“I get to meet the everyday heroes,” adds Bethne. “Grandparents who have raised their own children and have now

opened their homes to grandchildren, who may come with their own issues.

“I also see parents fighting to get the best for their children and I see kids grasping whatever they can to make their life better and just running with it, so I’m really, really lucky.”

Strengthening Families is based at KAPs family service centre, 2 Station Road, Dargaville or phone Bethne on 09 439 7336, email [email protected].

Strengthening Families coordinator Bethne Smith says self-referrals are always welcome, “Just knock on the door and come in for a chat”

Support worker reckons she’s privileged by Joanne Speechly

Otamatea Community Services has welcomed new family support worker Lianne Wilson to their team.

Lianne, who previously worked in the sector for five years in rehabilitation, live-in-care and supported housing, says she feels “privileged to be able to visit homes and spend time with people.”

“Liane called in to see us at Community House in Maungaturoto, introduced herself and asked about our services,” says administrator, Elizabeth Ludlam.

“She was interested to learn of the counselling and parent coach work but the role that really gripped her attention was that of Family Support.

When a vacancy occurred fairly soon after her visit, Lianne was back to ask more questions.”

It was a clear match and since beginning with OCS in March, Lianne has completed Child Protection training, a rigorous 10 day budgeting programme and she has recently completed a three month part-time literacy and numeracy course.

Lianne hopes that she can journey with the client families until they reach their potential, thus turning setbacks into comebacks.

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Grateful netball club still needs assistance by Joanne Speechly

Otamatea Netball Club has received a much needed boost after losing eight teams’ worth of equipment to a fire four months ago.

The club applied to ANZ Courtside for a custom grant and were successful, receiving a set of uniforms, netballs and pump and a gear bag. The club was also delighted to receive two unexpected donations from Barfoot and Thompson and Maungaturoto Opportunity Shop.

“My daughter, Stevie-Raye, was chosen to be a ball carrier for the Mystics at their game against the Tactics in Auckland for her sixth birthday and Mystics sponsor Barfoot and Thompson called our family on to the court and presented us with a $2,000 cheque for the club,” said president of Otamatea Netball Club, Tina Ball, whose house was destroyed in the fire. “It was totally unexpected and pretty awesome!

“However, even with the grant and the donations we’ve received, we’re still a few thousand dollars short to get uniforms for all our teams. At the moment, we have borrowed some skirts and the players are playing in their own tops but we are going to run into an issue when the juniors start on May 10.”

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Recent heavy rains have led to the Kaipara District Council lifting water restrictions that were applied in the Dargaville and Baylys Beach areas.

The restrictions were implemented in February and were designed to safeguard supplies through the second dry summer in a row.

The restrictions prohibited the use of hoses and sprinklers to water gardens and wash cars.

Council spokeswoman Barbara Ware says the restrictions were removed effective from midnight on Friday May 2. The ban on outdoor fires that has been in place since mid-summer was lifted two weeks ago.

Uniforms alone are expected to cost $8,000 and although the club is grateful for everything they have received, they still need 8 matching uniforms to play in the Netball Rodney Competition. They are now concentrating on further fundraising initiatives. If people wish to assist in any way, they can contact Tina on 09 431 6878.

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Northern Mystics player Kayla Cullen with Stevie-Raye Ball proudly holding with some replacement goodies to replace those she lost in the house fire


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Te Kopuru residents and staff from the Community Probation Service came together last week to unveil carvings and celebrate the official opening of Te Kopuru’s community garden. It was established as an initiative of local residents led by Clara Hutchinson. Most seeds were donated while offenders on community probation

supplied much of the labour. The offenders also restored two carvings that were rescued from a local drain, under the watchful eye of kaumatua and master carver Jim Te Tuhi.

Among the plants growing in the garden are rhubarb, lettuces, potatoes, strawberries, beans, silver beet and passion fruit.

Stephen Oliver and Violet Hutchinson from the Community Probation Service unveil one of two restored carvings outside the Te Kopuru Community Garden

Views heard on Annual Plan by Colin Patterson

Kaipara District commissioners heard public submissions on the council’s draft Annual Plan for 2014/15 last week as public hearings took place in Maungaturoto, Dargaville and Mangawhai.

Among the submitters, Pene McKenzie from the Dargaville Museum urged commissioners to reconsider the classification of the Lighthouse Function Centre as a commercial facility. Its current classification meant it was unable to apply for funding for essential maintenance, such as replacing the lino in the kitchen.

Kelvin Windsor representing Ratepayers of Te Kopuru urged commissioners to cancel a planned 6% rates hike in the town to fund urgent maintenance on its sewerage scheme. He said the rates rise would create a huge burden on the town’s low-income families, while residents had already paid for their sewerage scheme through

a targeted rate since it was builtin 1980. Local resident Graham Jones said the Kauri Coast Community Pool was a white elephant costing the council $250,000 a year, even though its original business case said it would operate at no cost to ratepayers.

He also criticised the council for resealing Hokianga Rd three times in two years, and for building a water storage dam for Dargaville but then being unwilling to spend $2 million on a pipeline to pipe the water to the town.

The three commissioners meet again on May 27. The Annual Plan is then scheduled to be formally adopted before the start of the next financial year on July 1.

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When appointed to govern the Kaipara District Council in September 2012, the Commissioners were provided with a set of tasks, laid out in a Gazette Notice issued by the Minister of Local Government. Every three months the Commissioners report to the Minister on their progress towards meeting the tasks. The last task set for the Commissioners is set down for the period July to October 2015. It is described as follows.The Commissioners will develop an exit plan to facilitate a smooth transition back to an elected Council. This may include:• Recommendations for any Government assistance required (eg special legislation)• Recommendations to use the Ministerial intervention and assistance provisions proposed as part of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill 2012 to assist the newly elected Council if appropriate; and• A plan for the induction of the new mayor and councillors to be elected in 2015. An elected Council is destined to replace the Commissioners in October 2015. Many of the tasks required to be accomplished by the Commissioners have been accomplished, some remain work in progress, and some like the last task described above have yet to be undertaken. Commissioners will put in place a plan for the induction of elected members. As members of the Kaipara community however, we should also be putting our minds towards the elections. Kaipara needs candidates who will stand for election, and who will bring the skills, community interest, and passion to Council that will form a great governance team for our district. As Commissioners, our promise to successfully elected candidates is to leave you with a Council that is in good shape – one that is financially sustainable, that is engaged with the many communities that make up Kaipara, and that is organisationally competent. We will leave you with a reliable Long Term Plan, with asset management plans that

are robust, and with a series of community action plans that have been embraced by residents.

If you are interested in finding out about how Council works, or if you wish to discuss the demands of being an elected member, you might:

• Ask a previously elected member for advice.

• Attend a Council meeting or two.

• Ask to meet with a Commissioner.

The Kaipara District Council is a complex organisation, carrying out many activities – running libraries, managing networks like roads, providing parks and supporting community activities. For elected members this makes being part of the governance team interesting and challenging.

The Kaipara District Council is also an important public organisation for our District. It provides services that we cannot provide alone. It keeps our roads open, our wastewater systems operating, and it is there if there is a civil defence emergency.

As an elected member, you are there to guide the operation of Council – to set policies and ensure that they are abided by; to develop plans and approve contracts, and monitor their application; to work with members of the community and community groups, supporting their initiatives. The Council’s Chief Executive will report to your Council, and with the support of Council staff, will manage its operations.

Kaipara is a district made up of many communities. As an elected member you will represent the whole district, and you will be amazed and impressed by the level of engagement for the public good that exists.

Think about this. When the Commissioners end their time as the Council’s governors, Kaipara needs to replace them with a Mayor and Council that can take our District forward.

Are you a possible candidate, or do you know someone who should consider standing?

A gesture of community spirit

As we are every year, we here at the Kaipara Lifestyler have been proud to feature pages of red poppies representing our business community this ANZAC Day. As in years before, we have also been pleased to offer a donation to the RSA from this special edition of our newspaper. RSA President John McLean expressed his deepest gratitude in receiving this token of our support — both as a local business ourselves and as the representative of those business leaders who so vividly made their respect and remembrance clear on the 25th. He’s seen here accepting the cheque from Andy Bryenton and Kylie McMullen. Thanks to one and all who took part!

Virtual highway moves from the drawing board by Colin Patterson

The region’s economic development agency is seeking help from Kaipara District Council to bring the Twin Coast Discovery Highway into the digital age.

The initiative from Northland Inc was outlined by its chief executive David Wilson when he gave his organisation’s submission to Kaipara District Council’s draft Annual Plan last week.

Mr Wilson says the proposal started when the New Zealand Transport Agency decided it would revitalise the signage on the route. It starts in Auckland, heads north to the Brynderwyns and then turns left at the intersection with State Highway 12.

Mr Wilson says the Twin Coast Discovery Highway was New Zealand’s first touring route. “The aim is to bring it into the 21st century.”

While changing and updating signage is relatively straightforward, Mr Wilson wants to transform the route via a new app, that supplements information currently found on Google Maps or GPS. “When you drive into Dargaville the app can tell you what attractions are open and what accommodation is available.”

It could also provide visitors with interpretative material on local attractions and sites. “We want more visitors. But we also want them to stay for longer. If you get them to slow down, you win.”

Mr Wilson wants the app running within the next 12 months. But he agrees it is also important that hospitality providers

and operators come on board to make the platform truly interactive.

“Auckland is one of the biggest markets for Northland, with a population of 1.5 million. A lot of them come north. Northland is their preferred holiday destination.”

Although Kaipara District Council’s financial problems mean it has not contributed financially to Northland Inc in recent years, Mr Wilson says he looks forward to its input into the Twin Coast Discovery Highway initiative.

But money from the council is not essential. “We’ll go ahead whether or not council contributes.”

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May means one big thing for the world of music — the start of another rocking good New Zealand Music Month.

We’ve got a lot to be proud of as a musical nation, with artists like Lorde ruling the international airwaves. But at the grassroots level there’s even more innovation, talent and fun happening, and it’s ready to burst out this Friday at famed west coast venue theFunky Fish.

The acclaimed restaurant has garnered quite a reputation for quirky and eclectic acts, and this show, featuring the talented Olly Knox, breakout electronic artist Hide and Tallow, and indie rock two-piece Wicked Games will be a showcase of styles and genres all mashed into a sonic smorgasbord.

We’re told that Olly Knox will be putting down the acoustic guitar and tuning up the electric for this set as well, which spearheads a new artistic direction and heralds a new lineup.

This is only the first of what promises to be a whirlwind dance-card of local gigs, celebrating our rich musical history

New flags for Dargaville Dargaville’s Victoria St — the

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Well, we wen’ up tha back at ferst lite ina mornin’ ana Boss bowled a pig wiv’ his old riffle an’ we got it back ta the proppitty ona back ofva big red quod bike he got atta Feel Daze. It was a bittofa bother rilly, cos I had ta run home steda ridin’.

Well anyway readas, Boss was dressin tha porka, an he was deelin’ to tha guts wen’ he sed: ”Juss like old Shane Jonses Dog. He gone an’ gutted tha Laber Pary wen he took a noo job with that Machavelly McCully.”

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That further konfused me, an’ I decided it didint matter enyway ‘cos I not voitin’ in any lections eh?

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That was about wen Sharlene wint an’ fired up her komputa. Sed she was chekin eemails.

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Yip readas. I’m bluddy glad I don’t gotta vote. Anyway, got sum wild pork for tea.

Cheers, Billy.

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I took an interest in Joe Karam’s defamation proceedings. Like Joe Karam some years ago I successfully issued defamation proceedings as a result of statements that were made against me at a public dairy company meeting in my home town of Dargaville.

In those days the local dairy company meetings were very well attended and sometimes very boisterous. There was certainly the local newspaper there which was well read. The local dairy

company chairman had stated publicly that I was party to causing the dairy company to lose a 10,000 ton coal order from States Mines. His public statements were found to be untrue and hurtful.

Today on the internet we see emails being circulated and statements being made on social media such as Facebook that clearly are in breach of New Zealand defamation laws.

It is good to see the government now introducing legislation regarding the internet whereby people will be held to account for malicious and threatening statements that are made against individuals.

There are numerous examples where young people have been bullied and death threats have been made and also the inciting of individuals to commit suicide.

While the majority of people realise that there is absolute privilege in relation

an issue to a council, refers publicly to councillors as lacking integrity or acting dishonestly without naming them individually, legal actions can still be taken by councillors to protect their reputations.

Justice Patricia Courtney found that 50 statements made against Joe Karam were defamatory and without defence. Few aspects of Mr Karam’s reputation were left untouched. The defamatory statements were made on Facebook and the Counterspin website.

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Joe Karam’s case and other recent libel lawsuit awards where damages in excess of $800,000 plus costs have been awarded to the plaintiff, demonstrates that if one makes a statement that is actuated by malice and is designed to ridicule the individual, it can be very costly.

We all have the right to speak out and question but we must remember our electronic communication to one another today is in the public domain. Everything is discoverable and largely we lack the control as to where it ends up, sometimes throughout the world.

Many people believe that everything is fair game and make the mistake that you can say what you like and get away with it. It is amazing to see on the internet for example, cases where people make derogatory remarks about their local government councillors, thinking that they are entitled to do so.

Some make the mistake of thinking that if you don’t name the person it is not defamatory. However, if a person’s reputation has been clearly impugned as a result of the statement and that personloses standing within the community, the law allows redress. For example, if a person who is advocating

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Farming exchange relived in Dargaville by Colin Patterson

In the late 1960s a group of kiwi young farmers jetted off to the other side of the world to find out how their counterparts operated.

Nearly half a century later, older and perhaps wiser, they came to Dargaville over the weekend to remember the agricultural exchange that changed many of their lives. One of them was Dargaville resident John Bishop. In the late 1960s he was farming at Pouto and heard about the exchange through his local Young Farmers Club.So he applied.

“Pretty well anyone who applied got in. It was a working exchange — it’s still going today. Seventy-two of us went.”

In fact, there were so many young kiwis they had to charter a plane to take them all to the USA and Canada, where they spent six months, before heading for Europe.

Mr Bishop found himself on a grain farm in the Canadian province of Alberta. “It was flat as far as you could see. Everything was much bigger than in New Zealand. The tractors were 250 horsepower. In New Zealand they were around 70.”

Mr Bishop was the only worker on the farm, apart from the owner. But a few of his fellow New Zealanders worked at neighbouring farms and were able to

get together at weekends. Before they started they also had a two-week bus trip to the USA.

In Europe, Mr Bishop went to Denmark where he worked on a dairy and pig farm. Being Europe, all animals were kept indoors. “The cows were 100% indoors. There was zero grazing. There was nothing to compare it with.”

Mr Bishop says he was the second-youngest of the kiwis on the exchange. A number have passed on and some are getting elderly. So he and wife Margaret got to work organising a reunion at the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club.

“We didn’t know how many would make a 50th reunion. So we decided to organise a 47th.”

Back together after 44 years the young farmers enjoyed a weekend in Dargaville

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Good old fashioned fun by Joanne Speechly

The top of the North Island region of Rural Women New Zealand is hosting a Family Fun Picnic Day to celebrate the UN International Year of Family Farming on Sunday, May 25.

“Considering the drought that many Northland farming families have faced this season, our region has chosen to hold fun day off the farm to support this event,” says president of the RWNZ’s Aoroa branch, Kath Gillespie.

“The programme offers something for everyone and most importantly, some light relief. Any profits from the day will go to the Northland Rural Support Trust, which will then filter back to farming families who need some extra assistance.”

Held at the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club, the day will be reminiscent of a traditional family day out, with old fashioned races and competitions for children and adults. Outdoor activities will include an egg and spoon, sack and three legged races, gumboot throwing, horseshoe quoits, an obstacle course relay, marbles, hopscotch and knucklebones.

Miniature horse and cart rides and tractor and trailer rides will keep the children entertained and there will be vintage and static machinery displays, DVDs of historical interest and stalls with lots of interactive fun. Competitions

include best date scones, photography and colouring in.

“We’re asking people to bring along their best date scones to be judged and we will have photo competition for children and adults. The categories are funniest, historical, family, landscape, creative and animals, so we encourage people to bring along their 6x4 inch prints.”

Families can bring a picnic to share and there will be BBQ food, billy tea and damper, tea, coffee and sandwiches available. All sales will be cash only.

The Family Fun Picnic Day opens at 9-30am at Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club, adjacent to Dargaville Museum, Mt Wesley Coast Rd, Dargaville. $5 per adult, $10 per family.

Entries for all competitions need to be in by 10am on the day. For further information or colouring in competition forms, contact Kath Gillespie on 09 439 7610 or [email protected], Fiona Gower on 09 232 9711 or [email protected] or visit www.ruralwomen.org.nz or the RWNZ facebook page.

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Farming leader hopes for unity by Colin Patterson

New Kaipara Federated Farmers president John Blackwell hopes that the area’s two farmers’ organisations can combine to form one voice.

Mr Blackwell, a beef farmer was elected to the position at the recent annual general meeting of the Kaipara section of Federated Farmers.

There are two farmers’ organisations in Northland, with Farmers of New Zealand being formed after the Northland Division of Federated Farmers declined to affiliate with its national body.

“Farmers are only 2.5% of the population, so there are only a few of us. I’d like us to speak with one voice.”

Mr Blackwell says Kaipara farmers have gone through tough times with droughts over the last two summers. But the availability of supplementary feed such as palm kernels has helped dairy farmers get through it. But that option is not generally available to sheep and beef farmers who have responded by destocking. But stable international meat prices have continued,

New Kaipara Federated Farmers president John Blackwell

ensuring confidence remains high among producers.

However, he says farmers are well aware of the need to plan ahead, as climatic changes are likely to continue to pose challenges.

The first few years of the 21st century have seen an increase in

corporate farming, as companies take advantage of mechanisation to buy up farms and combine them into larger units. “We can’t stop progress,” says Mr Blackwell. “But bigger is not always better. Having fewer farming families has a big impact on our communities, especially primary schools.”

Strong win at home for Northern WairoaSaturday could have been mistaken for a mid-summer day, with clear sunny skies, it was a great day for Northern Wairoa soccer team as they notched up their first win of the season.

After losing their first two games of the season, the team was ecstatic to walk away with a 6-0 win over Onerahi.

The visitors struggled with numbers on the day and Northern Wairoa were quick to take advantage with two early goals from Evan Montgomery. A mixture of strong defence and offensive play saw the half time score sit at 3–0.

The second half saw the visitors manage a number of strong attacks but were unlucky not to convert any of their chances.

Glen Mariscal slotted in the home teams fourth goal of the day with a neatly placed header over the keeper after some ping pong like play saw the ball rattle the crossbar twice.

Northern Wairoa maintained their dominance for the full 90 minutes with two more goals coming late in the game with a well placed long shot from Colin McCullough and brilliant control after a cross saw Louis Flight score his first goal of the season.

The team now looks ahead to their next game against Tikipunga this Friday as they play an evening game under lights.

The fixture will be the first night game for many of the Northern Wairoa team.

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Acrylic Painting with Pauline GoughSaturday May 31 and Sunday June 1, 10:30am to 3:00pmPauline has had a very successful year selling her paintings locally, nationally and internationally and we are thrilled that she has agreed to hold a workshop to share her knowledge. This workshop is aimed for beginners to advanced painters and is not about ‘know how’ but about being inspired and creating. Although Pauline will demonstrate certain techniques, the intention is for you to get excited about the business of painting and find your own style. The most important thing is to have fun and surprise yourself!

Wirework Jewellery with Jennifer CrundwellSaturday May 31 and Sunday June 1, 10:30am to 3:00pmAlso a fully qualified tutor in Art Clay Silver, she has also produced fine pieces using beading, and ceramics, enjoying success with a collaborative pendant, taking 3rd place in the prestigious International UK Bead Competition held in London. A regular entrant in the Adornment Section of the Kaipara Art Awards, she took out 1st and 3rd in 2012, and 1st and 2nd in the 2013 event.

Harmony Singing with Maura & Peter FlowerSaturday May 31 and Sunday June 1, 10:30am to 3:00pmSinging harmony is a true art form. Why does it sound so good, and how does it work? This workshop is an amazing opportunity to learn with two inspirational vocal coaches. Maura and Peter Flower need little introduction to the people of Northland. They are both heavily involved with Kaipara’s own Otamatea Repertory Theatre where they teach aspiring singers and actors of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced singer, you will come away from this workshop, sounding better than when you arrived.

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What’s eating your guava? by Joanne Speechly

The Australian guava moth has made its way to the Kaipara and chances are, they are feasting and breeding on a fruit tree near you.

“This is the first year it has been reported in Dargaville and it’s travelled right down through Tinopai,” says Northland Regional Council’s Carl Cooper.

“The moth was first identified in the Far North year’s ago and at the time we notified MAF who believed that they would die out in the frosts but when they got down to Kaeo, they realised that they were here to stay.”

The small, black and white, speckled moth was first discovered in Kaitaia in 1997. It lays its eggs at the ends of fruit and the caterpillar hatches out and burrows into the fruit, where it feeds and produces frass (excrement), encouraging the growth of fungus.

“Unfortunately, there isn’t a great deal people can do to fix the problem — apart

from hygiene around your trees. Remove fallen and rotting fruit and associated leaf litter from beneath trees and bury or burn it and this will help to control pupating guava moths,” adds Mr Cooper.

Guava moths infest fruit all year round and its hosts include guava and feijoa this time of year. They are also known to infest citrus throughout winter and spring, loquats in spring, plums, peaches and nashi pear in summer and macadamia nuts from summer through to early winter.

Advice about a range of insects and other pests is available from the regional council’s website www.nrc.govt.nz/nasties. Biosecurity officers can also be contacted via the council’s freephone 0800 002 004.

Photo courtesy of NZ Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd

The guava moth — before and after

Growing safe and happy kids by Joanne Speechly

SKIP stands for Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents and the SKIP vision is that all children will be raised in a positive way.

This involves parents loving and nurturing their children, as well as setting boundaries to guide and teach them. Locally, SKIP comes under the umbrella of Kaipara Abuse Prevention and the guidance of coordinator, Yvette Gilchrist.

“We offer positive parenting projects, with a focus on developing community relationships,” says Yvette. “Projects use experiential learning and require full parental par ticipation, promoting attachment.

“SKIP is a nationwide body, so all our resources are uniform but each community will have its own projects. For example, over summer, we’ve been running our Water Babies class and in the past we’ve had a preschool Circus Kumarani class.

People do not have to apply to be part of the SKIP network, the only requirement is a commitment to positive parenting. Parents may create their own groups and ask SKIP for assistance.

“SKIP programmes are free and inclusive and we have an open

door policy, so people are welcome to call in. Our projects work well because we get lots of different parents, with lots of different skills, learning from each other — role modelling positive parenting in the community.”

Brainwave Trust presenter and university lecturer Nathan Mikaere-Wallis will be hosting a early years and adolescent brain development seminar in Dargaville on May 15.

Contact SKIP on 09 439 7009, email [email protected] or visit the Skip Kids facebook page.

Yvette Gilchrist specialises in promoting the SKIP message through interactive parenting projects and developing positive community relationships


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www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS


Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 13 May 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 12 May 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Public NoticesACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee.Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

DARGAVILLE COMMUNITY Cinema Charitable Trust Fifth Short Film Competition - 4 categories. Cash prizes for each category. Entries close 31 July 2014. Entry forms from ANZAC Theatre or from Jacoba — [email protected]. For further information phone Jacoba — 09 439 7356 or text 027 441 9924. Get your cameras rolling. Have fun being creative or depicting the Kaipara.

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

St Peters Anglican Church

AGMSunday

June 1 2014 at 12:00pm

Norton Street, Te Kopuru

BADMINTONSeniors (14yrs +) Tuesday nights7.30pm $3/night

Juniors Weekly from

Tuesday 6th May6–7.30pm | $2/night

Dargaville Town Hall

Some racquets available

ALL WELCOMEEnquiries

021 439 157

For SaleBUNDLES OF pine slabs — $30, ex sawmill yard. Phone 09 439 0833.

ITEMS FOR SALE: Bernina 801 Sewing Machine with walking foot, $550. Bed settee (double), $350. Assorted astrology books, all under $50 each. George Foreman breadmaker, $55. Cat carrier, $45. Phone 09 439 2620.

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

Sheep ShearingANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS WANTEDDo you have a full clean drivers licence? Are you able to work away from home for up to two weeks at a time? Do you have an passion to work with our elders? We have positions for live-in care to start immediately throughout Northland.Applicants must have experience working in the aged care sector. Send your CV to [email protected] or call Jonathan on 021 0273 2466.

Tender Loving Care In your own home

Situations VacantWANTED - OTAMATEA Rodney Taniwha Shield Coach. Tournament runs from the 14th – 19th of July 2014. Ages under 13. If you are interested please contact 021 027 64171 or post CV to Otamatea Rodney Coach, 112a Gibbons Road, Kaiwaka. Closing date 12th May.

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

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

Nick EvansMSF UK for

Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620

TILESCall in to our showroom to see the large

range of quality tiles available atPlumbing and Heating Centre 0800 326 123102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Property MaintenanceAAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.

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. Cell 027 455 7750.

CHIMNEY CLEANING & Servicing — There is a chill in the air folks. Is your fireplace safe for the winter? Get it serviced & checked, repaired. Crawford Solutions — Phone John 439 5289. A/hrs, mobile 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.

Dargaville BobcatServices

Phone or Txt Paul027 271 2022

Any job big or small.We do them ALL

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

Regrading• Calf Shed & Stockyard

Cleaning• Post Hole Borer• Tip Truck Available• Trencher

Need a cheap new Car?

$0 Deposit$50 a week

All Types.Simple, reliable,

affordable

Got an old car? No Wof,No Rego, No Problems

$3000for your trade in

Txt/ph Ash 021 959757

Cars For Sale

WANTED DEADOR ALIVE

PHONE NOW 0800 442 445

TRUCKS,VANS & UTES

TOP CASH PAID!

FREE REMOVAL

Cars Wanted

Mothers Day SpecialSEND FLOWERS from Flowerpower Northland this Mother’s day to show that you care. Ring Martina today, 09 431 5161 or 027 449 0464.

Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre59 Normanby Street, Dargaville

DC2101 LE NOW ONLY $499Fully computerised with

30 built-in stitches.

FREE* $59 Dressmaking Shears*When you purchase any Janome sewing machine or

overlocker. Offer ends 12/5/2014

Ph 09 439 8540 • Fax 09 439 8241

MASSIVE MOTHER’S DAY

SPECIALS ON NOW!

DC2101 LE NOW ONLY $499

SPECIALS ON NOW!

LOWESTPRICEEVER

for

Computerised

machine

Nurseries & Plants

PHONE 09 439 4223

Riparian Planting Re-Vegetation Hedging WindbreaksCoastal or Inland Wetlands Landscaping Effluent Ponds

THE BEST TIME TO PLANT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

email [email protected] or visit www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

Babylon CoastGardens Ltd

NOW OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!10AM TO 4PM OR AT OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

• Locally owned and operated wholesale native plant nursery• Plants grown in your region for your region

FREE DELIVERYwithin the Kaipara region for purchases of 100 plants or more until the end of September (Conditions apply)

DISCOUNTSfor purchases of

50 plants or more

Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd is situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville

09 439 [email protected] 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

BIG RIVER FMBIG RIVER FM

Community Flavour and Variety Mike Vincent Every Weds Evening 7-10pm

Serving the community25 HOURS 8 DAYS A WEEK

Nurseries & PlantsORDER FRUIT trees now for Autumn/Winter plant-ing. For a plant list phone 09 434 6864, email: [email protected].

FOOD AND edible plants available now. For a plant list phone 09 434 6864, email: [email protected].

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Public MeetingKaipara Grey Power

host

Ruth DysonLabour’s Spokesperson

for Seniors.

All WelcomeCome listen and question

Dargaville Methodist Church

Friday 16th MayFormat:

12.30pm - AGM1pm - Ruth Dyson speaks

NORFOLK COURT REST HOMEDARGAVILLE

Activities CoordinatorMon-Fri

Exp in aged care / Diversional Therapy qualifications preferable

Training availableEnquiries to

(09)439 6214 [email protected]

Rest Home, Dementia, Hospital


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Mother’s Day Open Homes

$250,000Open Home Sunday 11th May 1.00–1.30pm

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 [email protected]

rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20394 09 439 7575

Ray White Dargaville REAA2008



Dargaville Lot 2 Skylark CloseBrand NewJust finished building. Easy care section 400m² or have option of buying next door section. 3 bedrooms with ensuite, internal access single garage and laundry. Warm sunny position. Now’s the time to buy.

Dargaville 7 Awakino RoadCharacter VillaKauri 3 bedroom home with an open plan kitchen and dining area, almost new kitchen, coal range (not working) and open fireplace with HRV system in place. Extra large back private decking with all day sun. Double garage and workshop. Short walk to shops.

Dargaville 5/140 Logan StreetRiverdale RetirementCozy 2 bedroom cottage, wet area shower, internal access with automatic door opener. Doors open out onto sheltered decking from main bedroom and dining area, fully fenced. Licence to occupy.







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Ruawai 297 Dunn RoadCountry Living in RuawaiNot far from schools and shopping centre. Good fishing in the area for the keen fisherman. 1930s’ 4 bedroom home, open plan living, free standing fireplace, sheltered front deck. Double garage with internal access. Plus just over 1 acre of land 4353m².Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 [email protected] | 09 439 7575

Dargaville 31 Awakino RoadInvestment or First Home BuyNow is the time to buy, good central location with short walk to main shopping centre. 2 large bedrooms, small kitchen, 2 showers. 809m² corner site. Built around the 1940s. Plenty of room for the veggie garden. Secure a piece of real estate now.Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 [email protected] | 09 439 7575

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Corner of Logan and Murdoch Streets, Dargaville

Corner of Logan and Murdoch Streets, DargavilleCorner of Logan and Murdoch Streets, Dargaville

Corner of Logan and Murdoch Streets, Dargaville

Corner of Logan and Murdoch Streets, DargavilleCorner of Logan and Murdoch Streets, DargavilleCorner of Logan and Murdoch Streets, Dargaville

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