Kaipara Lifestyler, September 16th 2025 by Rural Matters

A theatrical odyssey to Monaco

u by Andy Bryenton

A team from the Dargaville Little Theatre has come back from halfway around the world, after performing live on stage before an international audience and bringing them to their feet with applause.

Jasmine Humm, Deborah Steele, Julianne Parkinson, Yasmin Bainbridge, Brenda Polwart, Lorraine Ripikoi, Deborah Parkinson and Eryn Wilson-Collins took their production, Out of Mind, from an idea shared on a Dargaville street corner to the most prestigious stage in amateur dramatics, the Mondial du Theatre in Monaco, with the support of an entire community behind them.

Arriving in the Principality of Monaco, they stayed with theatre companies from around the world, in a village adjacent to the nation’s famous Formula One racing circuit.

“It was a fascinating country,” says Eryn Wilson-Collins. “Eighty thousand people come to work there every day from neighbouring Italy and France, but only 30 thousand live there permanently. It’s a very historic place. We saw the museums, the palace, the famous casino, and we even had the prince of Monaco come to the show.”

Each night the Mondial du Theatre festival presented several plays by teams like DLT, from non-verbal prop comedies through to emotionally moving dramas, in a variety of languages. All, say the Dargaville contingent, were stunning in their own ways.

“The first night we were in the audience, all of the plays were so incredible it actually scared us a bit,” says Julianne Parkinson.

Those fears melted away when it was time to perform Out of Mind, a play entirely scripted, choreographed and scored by Kaipara people, detailing the

lives of the patients and staff at the Tokanui psychiatric hospital last century. The story is one with deep meaning to New Zealanders, but its message proved universal. Out of Mind earned a unanimous standing ovation from the international crowd; the only such accolade for any play at the festival on opening night.

“Pretty much the whole room was on its feet,” says Eryn.

“Afterwards, we had people coming up to us wanting to buy the script, and at the colloque (a post-performance discussion) with the hosts they were tearing up talking to us; they had family who had been in similar institutions,” says Julianne.

By all accounts a triumph, it’s still “surreal”, said the cast and crew, to think

about Out of Mind being performed in faraway lands and translated to other languages. Another big announcement at the festival: in two years time the next big international festival of amateur theatre will be hosted in Wellington.

Returning from what they describe as a “whirlwind experience”, the DLT team wish once again to wholeheartedly thank the supportive community who made their trip possible, with special mention of the local Lions club. It’s also worth noting that while they were away, another DLT play, Check Mate, has been selected to go to Hamilton for the grand showcase performance of TheatreFest 2025.

See DLT in action at youtube.com/@ mondialdutheatre8387 ¢

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p The Dargaville Little Theatre contingent in Monaco with well-wishers from around Europe; friends and family with Dargaville connections who came to watch their triumph

A Japanese tradition

p Ruawai College students did their final fundraiser to raise funds for their Japan excursion. Raffles, baked goods, caffeinated beverages and pre-loved items were on sale for the public to buy. The year 13 pupils flew abroad to their destination last Saturday. “This is a tradition where the principal takes students to Japan,” said Samael Pirini-Edwards. “Shout out to the kaupapa, the organisers for putting this together, and to my mum, who is a teacher at Ruawai College.”

Cuddly — not crawly

Books come to life

p This huge, colourful and fluffy character is Timothy the Tarantula, a hand-crocheted spider of colossal size who is up for raffle at the Hospice Shop in Dargaville’s Victoria Street.

p Crowned princesses, Cat in the Hat, Spiderman, pirates, heroes and many other fun characters paraded the courtyard at Dargaville Primary School’s Tales and Talent Celebration last Friday. Students and faculty danced in the name of fun to honour their childhood favourites, with families and their peers enjoying the show. Outfits include more than one bus, a car and the prehistoric Tyrannosaurus rex.

in the day was the PTA bake sale with various treats

European adventure for cadet

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville-based air cadet, Eva Bakulich, has returned from a tour to Europe, part of an international programme preparing future leaders and building ties between nations.

The young warrant officer of the local ATC unit was able to see more than just the usual tourist sights in Belgium, helping to build toward a career in New Zealand’s defence force.

“The international air cadet exchange (IACE) is an exchange where you are able to go to another country to learn about what they do as air cadets, experience different cultures and make lifelong friends,” says Eva.

“I have been very blessed to have been selected to go on the IACE tour to Belgium this year. I had the opportunity to go gliding and kayaking, and I had an hour-long flight in a NH-90 helicopter.

“I visited Luxembourg where I visited their Ispace centre and learnt about their missions in space and the rovers that they use.”

The Ispace Centre is the hub for European Union astronauts, and that NH-90 is a military helicopter used by EU naval forces, and famous for its success in night search and rescue. This exchange has taken Eva far from the experiences that would ordinarily be had in Dargaville.

The young warrant officer also visited museums and the memorials to New

Zealand armed forces personnel who fought in the first and second world wars. Staying on active Belgian military bases, Eva was able to get an insight into the workings of their highly trained rescue teams.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I would like to thank everyone that was involved in my exchange,” she said. ¢

SNOW TANE

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Rotary Club hosted the annual west Kaipara junior schools speech contest last Wednesday, with a large crowd of friends and whānau turning out to support the young orators as they took centre stage.

Zoe Peterson, Aviana Mackay, Cohan Tullet, Anna Mardon, Carter Ringrose, Sam Leao, Levi Parkinson, Heidi Hart, Kiah-Grace Jackson, Melainah Mikaere and Miranda Rountree were all winners to make the finals.

Their presentations provided the crowd with insight, laughter and pause for thought. They addressed a variety of topics, ranging from climate change and the preservation of wild axolotl populations to the trials of being the youngest sibling, and the symbolism of the poutama in Māori art and philosophy.

“This is perhaps the highlight of the Rotary programme for the year,” said leading Rotarian Brian Burnett.

“It has been 31 years since we started this competition, and many of the young people taking part have gone on to have very successful careers. Rotary itself has been in Dargaville for 83 years — it won’t be long until our centennial.”

Speakers representing Saint Joseph’s School, Tangowahine School, Dargaville Primary School, Dargaville Intermediate School, Arapohue School, Te Kōpuru Primary School, Ruawai Primary School and Matakohe Primary School impressed the panel of judges with their delivery, content, wit and wisdom.

At the culmination of the night, following a difficult deliberation, the supreme winner was decided upon. Levi Parkinson took home the trophy for 2025 with his well-reasoned argument that school should begin at 10am. ¢

p Eva Bakulich, Dargaville air cadet and participant in a recent international exchange tour

p The finalists assemble alongside Rotarian Brian Burnett, at the 31st annual junior speech contest hosted by Dargaville Rotary Club

A tall tale trail opens

u by Andy Bryenton

In a first for Kaipara, an interactive picture book walk through scenic Harding Park now invites families to enjoy a ripping yarn and the great outdoors at the same time.

The first permanent StoryWalk in Dargaville puts the town on a long list of international destinations that have embraced the concept of a visual tale spread out across a gentle walk through parkland. Pop-up StoryWalks have been a popular school holiday feature in recent years, leading youngsters and their families on a circuit of central Dargaville and other Kaipara towns. The idea was originally developed in the US, and promotes early literacy, physical activity and quality family time.

“Our team has been hosting temporary StoryWalks across the district,” said Molly Molving-Lilo, lead librarian and organiser of the permanent StoryWalk.

“I think we’ve had at least 20 temporary StoryWalks across Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Dargaville since around 2017, usually during the school holidays.”

The Dargaville StoryWalk was launched on September 9. Members of the Dargaville Library team, representatives of the Dargaville Museum, Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club and the Mangawhai Shed took a stroll, and enjoyed the 17 boards scattered around Harding Park. Durable and stormproof, the boards have been specially designed for the outdoor site.

The book, which has been spread out across a scenic path, is Grandpa’s Dashing Dessert by Tanya Sickling, illustrated by Lael Chisholm. The libraries team was able to redesign the digital files, making up the book, specially for the StoryWalk boards, thanks to Scholastic New Zealand.

“We can’t wait to see families and tamariki (children) enjoying it,” says Molly. ¢

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The good fight

u by Amy Fifita Tākiwira Lee Gar kickboxers fought in the recent Future Generation Event in Manurewa, Auckland, in their third fight — Usita’i Va’a, Tai Aloua, Kaige Flavell-Harding and Tamaiwaho Kirk-Lines.

“We have a small gym up River Road, in Dargaville. I started fighting in Auckland, and when I moved up here, there wasn’t really anything for the youth, and it felt like something was missing, so I started up the gym,” said Mario Williams.

After finding some interested people who wanted to fight in the ring, Mario shared his passion for Muay Thai kickboxing with them. With eager fighters and Mario’s love for the sport, Tākiwira Lee Gar Thai Boxing was born.

“Lee Gar is a renowned name in New Zealand, and I was honoured enough to have been able to carry that name up here and branch off.

“We are self-funded, but it is a passion of mine. A big shout-out to local Piripi Harding, who has helped with gym funding.

“Brian Froggatt, from Brian’s Gym, has been kind enough to let us use his gym for the weigh-ins. The Future Generation event was their third fight, and was promoted by Terry Tuteru.” The event was at the Weymouth Cosmopolitan Club in Manurewa, where all four fighters gained experience in the ring. Despite coming back with four losses, Usita’i Va’a, Tai Aloua, Kaige Flavell-Harding and Tamaiwaho Kirk-Lines enjoyed the opportunity and have learned more about the sport.

If you are eager to learn the art of Muay Thai, contact Mario at takiwiraleegar@ gmail.com. ¢

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p Kickboxers Usita’i Va’a, Tai Aloua, Kaige Flavell-Harding and Tamaiwaho Kirk-Lines with coach Mario Williams

p The StoryWalk team at the inauguration of the first permanently-installed outdoor reading trail in Kaipara

Profit versus cash: why numbers don’t always match

Plenty of business owners have asked: “My accounts show a profit of $70,000, so why do I only have $50 in the bank?”

The simple answer is that profit and cash flow are not the same thing. Profit tells you how your business is performing on paper. Cash tells you if you can actually pay the bills. Here are some common reasons the two don’t line up:

• Big purchases and loans: Buying equipment or repaying loans eats into cash, even though those costs don’t always show up in profit straight away

• Slow-paying customers or stock stuck on shelves: Money can get tied up in unpaid invoices or inventory that isn’t moving

• Drawings: If owners take out more than the business earns after tax, cash flow takes a hit

• Tax timing: Provisional tax based on last year’s results can land at the worst possible time, especially if business has slowed

Understanding these factors — and planning for them — keeps your business healthier than just looking at the bottom line.

If this sounds familiar or you want to understand your numbers better, come and chat with Brayden and the team at YHPJ in Dargaville. ¢

Times Gone By

Ruawai group at national festival

The first National Polynesian Festival had its debut in early 1972. Held in Rotorua, many nations gathered from around the Pacific and regional areas of Aotearoa to compete in the many cultural events. This photograph captured by R Anderson shows the Ruawai performance group in the Māori cultural section on stage.

Photo credit: Archives New Zealand

Bush accidents

On Wednesday last, Henry Hurley, whilst jacking logs in the Pukekaroro bush, got severely bruised by a log rolling over him. On the same day James Joyce, also a bushman, fell on a crosscut saw, cutting the thigh on the inside in a very nasty manner. About the same time George Billing received an ugly cut on the shoulder from a broad axe.

New Zealand Herald, September 13 1888

Old identities gather

At Naumai, a successful reunion of old people and early settlers of the districts situated on the eastern side of the Northern Wairoa River was held. The gathering was organised by the Reverend WJ Court and officials of the Ruawai, Tokatoka and Arapohue Methodist Church districts of the Northern Wairoa circuit.

Auckland Star, March 6 1931

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Voting papers will be arriving in your mailboxes starting 9 September!

Much has been said by candidates over the past couple of months. However your decision at the upcoming election is actually very simple –and the choice is yours.

Voting papers will be arriving in your mailboxes starting 9 September!

VOTE FOR STABILITY – delivered by an experienced and proven team who will carefully manage costs and lead a united Kaipara forward together.

Much has been said by candidates over the past couple of months. However your decision at the upcoming election is actually very simple –and the choice is yours.

OR UNCERTAINTY – the inevitable outcome of choosing untried and untested candidates, risking the promises of other mayoral aspirants, of bringing back regressive ideologies which push up costs and divide us as a district.

VOTE FOR STABILITY – delivered by an experienced and proven team who will carefully manage costs and lead a united Kaipara forward together.

Jonathan Larsen and Gordon Lambeth have the skills and experience to lead a strong and successful team, to deliver outstanding results for ratepayers and provide the stability and unity that Kaipara needs.

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Butdon’tjusttakemywordforit,here’swhatothershavetosay:

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WhenIservedasMayorofKaipara,Jonathanwasoneofmy Councillors.Iratedhimveryhighlyparticularlyaroundhis commitmentandbalancedjudgement.DuringtheJepsonperiod, Councilhasdoneagreatjobofgettingitscostsbackundercontrol.I amconﬁdentJonathanwillcontinuethatpush,particularlyimportant whenwehavemanyratepayerswhoseratesbillisaverylargecostto them.Withtheamountofchangelocalgovernmentfaces,stabilityand provenexperienceisimportant.ThisiswhyIwashappytonominate JonathantostandforMayor.Heknowsthedistrictwell,understands bothruralandtownperspectives,andhasconsistentlyshownhecan makefair,considereddecisionsforthewholecommunity.

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Addedtotheabove,Jonathanhasbuiltupextensiveleadership experiencethroughhiscurrentroleasDeputyMayor,hisfour termsonCouncil,andaschairofkeycommitteesincludingDistrict PlanningandEconomicDevelopment.Healsobringsstrongacademic andprofessionalqualiﬁcations,andhisaccreditationasanRMA commissionerwillbeinvaluableascentralgovernmentrollsout furtherreforms.”

GregGent,ONZM -FormerKaiparaMayorandRuawaiFarmer.

“If elected I will appoint Gordon Lambeth as my Deputy Mayor”

IhappilynominatedJonathanLarsentostandforMayorbecause hehastheexperience,balance,andstabilityKaiparaneedsrightnow. Withallthechangeslocalgovernmenthasfaced,it’svitalwehave aleaderwhocanbuildonthegoodprogressthecurrentCouncilhas alreadymade.Jonathan’sfourtermsonCouncil,hiscurrentroleas DeputyMayor,andhisleadershipofkeycommitteesshowhehasthe provenabilitytogetresults.

Assomeonefromafarmingbackground,Jonathanalsounderstands theimportanceofourruralcommunitieswhilemakingfairdecisions forthewholedistrict.Hecombinesstrongqualiﬁcationswithpractical knowledgeandagenuinecommitmenttoKaipara’sfuture.That’swhy I’mbackinghimtobeournextMayor.”

BruceMcKenzie -Co-owner,DargavilleHonda;FormerDairyFarmer “ JonathanLarsen–ASteadyHandforKaipara’sFuture IampleasedtoendorseJonathanLarsenforMayorofKaiparaDistrict.

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JonathanhasservedKaiparawithameticulousanddiligentapproach throughouthisfourtermsascouncillorandinhiscurrentroleas DeputyMayor.Hisgovernanceexperience,businessacumen,and intellectualdepthhavebeeninstrumentalinshapingsoundpolicyand deliveringpracticaloutcomesforourcommunities.

JonathanLarsen–ASteadyHandforKaipara’sFuture IampleasedtoendorseJonathanLarsenforMayorofKaiparaDistrict. JonathanhasservedKaiparawithameticulousanddiligentapproach throughouthisfourtermsascouncillorandinhiscurrentroleas DeputyMayor.Hisgovernanceexperience,businessacumen,and intellectualdepthhavebeeninstrumentalinshapingsoundpolicyand deliveringpracticaloutcomesforourcommunities.

Duringmyownmayoralty,Jonathan’srock-solidsupportwasa cornerstoneofoursuccess.Hissteadyleadership,strategicinsight,and commitmenttogoodprocesshelpedusnavigatecomplexdecisionsand deliverrealprogressforourtownsandruralareas.Hisreputational capital—earnedthroughyearsofconsistent,principledservice— deservestherespectofeveryratepayer.

Jonathan’sleadershiphasbeenproventhroughchairingkey committees,includingtheDistrictPlanWorkingPartyandtheKaipara EconomicDevelopmentCommittee,aswellashisworkrepresenting Kaiparaatregionalforums.Hisexperience,professionalism,and balancedjudgmentmakehimtherightpersontoprovidethestability anddirectionourdistrictneedstobuildonthegainswe’vealready made.”

CraigJepson -MayorofKaiparaDistrict Thankyouforyourvote–Ilook

CraigJepson -MayorofKaiparaDistrict

Thank you for your vote - I look forward to leading a united Kaipara

Quickfire questions — Jonathan Larsen Quickfire questions — Ash Nayyar

The central government is driving change, and some of those changes are costly, or potentially impact local government’s authority. What will your mayoralty’s relationship with the central government look like?

During the current term, I have established excellent relationships with key government ministers and officials. In the new term, I will build on those relationships to leverage the best outcomes for Kaipara. This includes ongoing work on the regional Local Water Done Well working group and attracting external funding.

What will your council look like, and how will you forge a team through your leadership which satisfies the representation of all three wards?

It is clear that having strong local representation on the council is important to our ratepayers given our large geographic area. My upfront commitment to appoint Councillor Gordon Lambeth as deputy mayor, if elected, ensures this balance. Gordon is on a number of council committees, chairs the Harding Park Governance Committee and is the council’s representative on the

Regional Civil Defence and Emergency Management Committee, and the Northland Road Safety Trust. Quality candidates standing in all wards will make building a high-functioning team easy.

Debt, rates, and completed projects; it’s a balancing act, but how will your mayoralty balance these aspects of finance?

To minimise rates, I will carry out a line-by-line review of all budgets to find efficiencies and eliminate unnecessary expenditure. I will also require a review of uncompleted capital projects to find further savings. Further debt should be used cautiously with robust modelling to support servicing and repayment. ¢

Te Korowai o Poutama

Whānau Led Funeral Service

Te Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.

Our Kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice, and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing cares throughout the tangihanga. We will also facilitate the logistics of ensuring all regulatory requirements of the whānau are met

As mayor, my relationship with the central government will be cordial and transparent. Our challenges like inability to pay debt because of a smaller rate base and big pipe dreams will be declared to seek help financially and strategically, so I can deliver my promises to ratepayers in a constructive and affordable manner.

What will your council look like, and how will you forge a team through your leadership which satisfies the representation of all three wards?

Councillors are chosen by the people to represent their communities. Their views should reflect the needs of residents in their wards. As mayor, I will work collaboratively with councillors, ensuring they listen actively to constituents and remain focussed on delivering practical outcomes that improve everyday lives.”

Debt, rates, and completed projects; it’s a balancing act, but how will your mayoralty balance these aspects of finance?

As mayor with financial expertise, I’ll complete $30 million in delayed projects, halt unviable schemes like the $150 million MWWS pipe extension and reallocate these funds to practical, affordable water, roading and community solutions, delivering real results while keeping spending under control and avoiding extra pressure on households. ¢

To kōrero further about this kete with our Kaiārahi, phone, email or visit Haven Falls Funeral Home – Poutama Tangihanga 139 Bank St, Whangārei • 0800 428 364 whangareioffice@havenfalls.co.nz • www.havenfalls.co.nz

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Dargaville

Northpower will be undert r aking essential work on our network in the Dargaville township on the following dates:

Tuesday 23rd September and Sunday 5th October

These outages will aff f ect a large proportion of the township, but if your property is aff f ected, you will be notified directly

We will require traffic management so please expect delays if travelling through Dargaville

This work is part of Mercury’s Kaiwaikawe Windfarm project, as we lift power line road crossings to allow safe transport of the turbines We are conducting other necessary maintenance at the same time to keep our network safe and resilient

Northpower apologises for any inconvenience caused while we carry out this work If you have any concerns, please phone us on 0800 66 78 47

Quickfire questions — Snow Tane Quickfire questions — Jason Smith

As mayor, I will be focussed on building strong, constructive relationships with the central government while standing firm for Kaipara’s local voice. Too often, decisions are made in Wellington without reflecting our realities. I’ll work hard to protect our authority, secure funding and ensure investment reaches our infrastructure priorities such as roads and water.

What will your council look like, and how will you forge a team through your leadership which satisfies the representation of all three wards?

Kaipara must have a council that is inclusive, respectful and committed to working together for the whole district. As mayor, I will bring people together across the three wards, ensuring all communities feel represented and heard. By building trust, encouraging open debate and fostering collaboration, I will lead a team that balances local priorities with a strong, district-wide vision.

Debt, rates, and completed projects; it’s a balancing act, but how will your mayoralty balance these aspects of finance?

Balancing debt, rates and projects requires clear priorities and fiscal discipline. My focus will be on delivering essential infrastructure, and completing projects that provide real long-term value. By carefully reviewing funding models, managing debt responsibly and avoiding unnecessary spending, we can keep rates fair and sustainable while still investing in growth, resilience and community wellbeing. ¢

YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATE FOR

Authorised by J Beatty RD1 Tangiteroa

Build bridges not walls. Check out #5 and #6 Smith’s Seven Steps for a Better Kaipara. The central government will increasingly reward councils, which are outward-thinking, cross-pollinators seeking joined-up solutions and new efficiencies. As the smallest council around, great external relations are how we get limited Kaipara District Council resources to go further.

What will your council look like, and how will you forge a team through your leadership which satisfies the representation of all three wards?

As a mayor from the middle ward, better bi-coastal balance (#7 Smith’s Seven Steps) is central to anti-polarising outcomes. A council that listens really hard to the people, openly engaging with all voices, hearing, thinking and then transparently reconsidering its direction is the sweetest local democracy. Let’s bring that back.

Debt, rates, and completed projects; it’s a balancing act, but how will your mayoralty balance these aspects of finance?

The elephant in the room is that KDC’s nearly $40 million of debt from Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme is due to be removed in 2027, leaving almost no other KDC debt. Freed of that, huge opportunities are ahead. Check out ALL of Smith’s Seven Steps for details of how we fly right. ¢

 JAN BEATTY for KDC Council

I’m Jan Beatty, running for Council.

Ambie and I are the third generation to farm on the flats beside the Wairoa River at Tangiteroria. Recently, we started Tangiteroria Transport after identifying a need for a general carrier in the area. This has given me valuable insight into starting a new business. We have three children, all of whom live and work in the Kaipara.

1. Experience:

The experience I bring includes serving on the Board of Trustees as chairperson, which gave me clear insight into governance and management—roles that closely align with those required for council leadership.

2. Community Involvement:

As chairperson of the Tangiteroria Community Complex during our rebuild, I worked closely with the community, builders, and committee to deliver the project on budget. This provided valuable experience in mediation, financial planning, and achieving value for money.

3. Priorities:

• Realistic budgeting for projects with a strong regional involvement.

• Sound infrastructure for both present and future needs, including roads, transport, water, and sewage systems.

• Ensuring Kaipara receives its fair share of NRC rates, which make up a significant portion of our rate bill and saw the highest increase this year.

• Encouraging new business investment in Dargaville for employment and community retention.

• Establishing forestry rules to address wildfires, weeds, pests, and damage to infrastructure.

4. Commitment:

I am a practical person and acknowledge that I have a lot to learn in regard to how things are done in council, but I promise to do my utmost to ensure that decisions are made locally, responsibly, and fairly for both the ratepayers and residents of Kaipara.

Road Dog rolls in with rock

u by Andy Bryenton

The season is changing, and it’s time to get off the couch and groove to some local rock music; that’s the message from Road Dog, which is taking to the stage in Dargaville for spring.

The Kaipara rockers are set to bring their eclectic mix of influences to a supercharged set of original compositions on Saturday, September 27, shaking the foundations of the grand old Central Hotel for an afternoon engagement. With support from Vanessa Henderson, Road Dog is confident that their brand of rock will blast away the winter cobwebs and herald a season of great live music.

Send in the clowns

u by Andy Bryenton

Unless you are widely off centre in your political beliefs, you probably agree that people should be free to express their thoughts and feelings with any words they like, so long as those words don’t explicitly encourage harm to others, or expose children to ideas that are really only for adults.

There are some quibbles around the edges, such as censoring profanities, but the general principle, which has served society well since the era when we decided that kings and cardinals should not be able to chop bits off people for having an opinion, has been one of permissiveness.

to arrest, detain or cancel those who poke fun at power is a dark satire in its own right, you’re correct.

“We started out with a set list of 10 of our own original songs, but now that’s up to 20,” says band spokesman Pete O’Neill. “It’s been an ongoing collaboration. Moreover, because the boys are busy professional musicians, we don’t get a chance to play together as often as we’d like, so when we do, we have lots of fun, and the crowd does, too.”

Supporting artist Vanessa Henderson was unable to make it to the recent Kaipara Singers and Songwriters’ Festival, but will open the show for Road Dog with

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DATE: Wednesdays Oct 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & Nov 5th

PLACE: Dargaville Library, Normanby Street.

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“The only thing that lives forever is love” - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

a soulful and skilled solo acoustic set. Then it’s into Road Dog’s entirely original performance, with influences from classic rock, ska and even a touch of country.

“It’s an experience to be part of a live show,” says Pete. “Live music is real, it’s happening right in front of you, and you’re part of it along with the musicians. The crowd gets into the experience.”

Don’t miss out when Road Dog and Vanessa Henderson rock the Central Hotel, 3pm Saturday, September 27 — it’s the perfect start to a summer of music. ¢

Brian Jackson

I’d argue that the most important sphere of expression where this freedom must be applied is in comedy. This is not just because a laugh is good for the soul. It’s also because comedy has brought down tyrants, inspired social change, skewered toxic social mores and given fresh perspectives on serious realities.

Right now, the overreach of political correctness has reached a point where it’s illegal to laugh about certain issues, or make certain jokes. If the idea of paying to go and see a professional comic, knowing that their work can be confronting and edgy, then trying to have them arrested when their material offends you seems dystopian, it’s because it is. If you think that powerful political leaders threatening

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There are words that hurt, and words designed to cause anger and denigration. However, it’s about context. Mel Books and Richard Pryor wrote a despised racial slur into 1974’s Blazing Saddles, but the characters who used the term were being lampooned as small-minded racists. George Carlin was once decried as the foul-mouthed godfather of the ‘seven words you can’t say on the radio’, but in modern times he’s more often quoted as a source of wry wisdom.

Comedy stands apart from other expressions, as it has always (from ancient Greek times, at the very least) been about juxtaposing the absurd and the real to provoke thought. In censoring and banning comedy which, by its nature, does not just crudely mock differences but exposes hypocrisy and the quirks of accepted thinking, society robs itself of a part of its conscience.

‘The human race will begin solving its problems on the day that it ceases taking itself so seriously,’ they say. What happens in the opposite direction is chilling. ¢

NEIL DOHERTY

FOR COUNCIL

My primary reason for running for council is to question the suitability of the proposed new water supply for Dargaville. I am fully in favour of a costeffective, reliable, and fit-for-purpose water solution, but I believe this isn’t it.

My concerns include the long-term operational costs and initial buy-in expenses. Since the dam is to be built on peat, how often will the dam face need repairing?

How much more money is the council prepared to commit on top of the millions already spent on a pipeline? This pipeline is another area of concern for me. At one point, it was suggested that a $25,000 per share investment would get you 3,000 cubic meters of water, plus costs for water, electricity, rates, insurance, and other fees. Once in this scheme, you become a part owner, and I believe it’s not easy to leave.

I believe the Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust (TTTWT) needs Dargaville and Silver Fern Farms’ investment because the “build it and they will come” idea doesn’t seem to be working. The TTTWT needs Dargaville’s water supply to provide assurance of water. I pointed out to Messrs. McCully

and Carvell that I couldn’t see three million cubic meters being pumped out of drains.

And if this project is poorly designed, engineered, or financed, no one is accountable—not the trustees, designers, or consultants. They tell you to “do your due diligence,” but have we truly done ours? I don’t have much faith in consultants and ex-politicians who pat each other on the back while counting the cash as they smoothly transition to the next job. This project has the potential to make the Town Hall fiasco and the “lemon” we call the Dargaville swimming pool seem like small change. Let’s create our preferred environment. Roads, rates, and other topics are already well-covered by other candidates, and to be fair, I believe there are more qualified candidates out there than me. The main thing is to get out and vote.

Thanks, Neil

p Fresh artwork for the local band Road Dog; the rockers are set to amplify Dargaville late this month

SPOTLIGHT ON DARGAVILLE

Dedicated to growing communities

The Buckton Surveyors and Planners team recently expanded, and is excited to be sharing its services with the Dargaville and Whangārei areas.

From its start over 60 years ago, the business has played a significant role in developing the Auckland, Kaipara and Northland regions. Knowing the area and building a strong client base, based on trust and quality, has seen the company’s growth further north from the Warkworth office.

Its expansion into the Dargaville and wider Northland region marks an exciting step for the team. They bring their expertise, local knowledge and trusted reputation to the Dargaville community and beyond.

With over 60 years of experience behind them, Buckton maintains its passion for opening up more opportunities for people, and supporting and growing communities. The team will bring their clients’ land development projects to life, no matter the size.

At Buckton, they offer a full range of services designed to make land development as straightforward and efficient as possible. These services include land development consulting, land and construction surveying, planning and resource consent, ecology and engineering. Every team member has extensive knowledge and experience

to provide customers with excellent development services and solutions.

The company’s trusted surveyors can provide the establishment, measurement, and documentation of property boundaries, easements and related land interests in a timely and efficient manner, without jeopardising quality and precision.

The business’s experienced planners can guide you through the complexities of the resource consent process and compliance with the Resource Management Act. In addition, its ecology team is here to help you understand and manage environmental factors that may affect your development, offering practical and sustainable solutions.

With an understanding that every project is unique, the team’s goal is to deliver solutions that are practical, timely, and tailored to your p Committed, experienced and local teams are now based in Whangārei and Dargaville needs. Closely collaborating with you, as well as the other agencies and consultants involved in the project, is pivotal in providing a positive outcome.

By combining technical expertise with local knowledge, Buckton can provide advice and outcomes that not only meet regulations, but also align with the long-term goals for your land and for the community.

Buckton has supported clients with projects in the Dargaville, and wider Northland region, and looks forward to continuing to build a strong, collaborative relationship with its current and future clients within the community.

Whether you’re planning a subdivision or construction project, navigating through the complexities of the resource consent process, or curious to know how to start unlocking your land’s potential, don’t hesitate to reach out to the team.

Visit the Buckton Surveyors and Planners team at 100a Victoria Street, Dargaville, or contact them on 0800 282 586 or admin@buckton.co.nz. For further information, visit buckton.co.nz. ¢

SPOTLIGHT ON DARGAVILLE

Solar knowledge for a brighter future

u by Andy Bryenton

The team at C&C Contract Electrical has spent the past two years intensively upskilling and learning the intricacies of solar installations, ready to share that hard-won expertise with their community.

“We’ve invested the time to learn about the technology, and about the design and installation of solar energy systems, because I saw a need for it locally,” says C&C’s James Te Tuhi-Frearson.

He’s become fully accredited with solar industry authority SEANZ and endorsed by the Electrical Workers Registration Board, to ensure that he and his team are capable of tailoring this new technology to fit the home, farm or lifestyle and budget of any Kaipara resident.

That tailored approach is key, because no two installations are the same, and James cautions customers in the solar energy market against buying a one-size-fits-all fix online. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to a solar appraisal, from the right number of panels to how they are aligned on your roof, to whether or not a battery bank might extend the usefulness of your system. These, and other factors are all taken into account when James consults with customers to set them up for a solar-powered future.

“I spend time with each client to discuss what they might want to achieve, how to

fit solar into their budget and how to integrate it into their way of life,” he says. “As well as the technology, which has improved greatly during the past few years, there are also small but significant changes to how you behave that can save money and amplify the value of your solar install.”

Those technological improvements have turned solar power from a fringe, futuristic technology into a cornerstone of new builds and off-grid living plans. Batteries have become more affordable, panels are stronger, and the return on investment time has shrunken to a mere four to seven years, down from 12 to 15. Banks are also keen to offer very competitive loans for solar adopters, but only with the installer, like C&C, which is fully accredited and qualified.

With 11 people in his tight-knit team, and three more apprentices coming up in their training to achieve full qualification by Christmas, it’s a busy time for this proudly local firm. If you’re keen on solar, James

invites you to come and have a talk about the possibilities and the savings, bearing in mind that there’s about a three-to-six-week lead-in from signing up to installation.

Put C&C’s expertise to the test and have a chat about solar for your place soon. The sun’s out for summer — let’s make it work for you. ¢

p James and his team at C&C Contract Electrical have the know-how to harness the power of the Northland sun

A new era for Parkview

u by Andy Bryenton

A venue for holidaymakers to relax and plan their local adventures, a home away from home for travelling businesspeople, and a welcome expansion for Dargaville’s tourist capacity, the Parkview Motel has been revitalised for spring 2025.

In the wake of Covid, the motel near Selwyn Park at the top of the town was given over to a humanitarian purpose.

The Parkview was used as a home for those waiting for the construction of social housing, enabling local families to find shelter amid a housing crisis.

Now, with new places secured for those who temporarily found a haven there, a major programme of refurbishment has been undertaken by owners Susan Golding and Don Hellaby.

“We’re pretty proud of what we’ve achieved. We’ve put in new flooring, new appliances, new curtains and new beds sourced from Ruawai, as we believe in supporting our local businesses,” says Don.

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interesting sights to see and things to do nearby,” says Don. “We are here to promote tourism in Kaipara: fishing, motorcycle tours, the beaches, the lakes, the forest — all of what’s on offer.”

“It was an honour to help support those in our community, who needed a place to live temporarily. I have been with the fire and ambulance services, and strongly believe in helping people. Everyone has their own path in life, we need to be there for each other.”

The change of season has proven a time of change for the Parkview Motel as well, as this classic holiday destination gets ready to welcome travellers to the Kauri Coast. Don and Susan believe that their role is not just to

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provide a clean and comfy place to rest for tourists, but also to serve as ambassadors for Dargaville, Kaipara and New Zealand.

“We are often the first people tourists and visitors meet. In the hotel and hospitality industry, we’re out front for our towns and regions, and we are often asked about the

Susan and Don come from a strong background in tourism. They’re previous winners of the best holiday park award, for their work in Miranda on the Firth of Thames, near Waikato, and they’ve managed tourist apartments in downtown Auckland as well as motels in the rural provinces. It all adds up to a wealth of knowledge, and a determination to look after their guests well.

That’s a philosophy the Parkview team all share, and visitors to Dargaville for work or play will find a warm welcome at this newly revitalised, entirely refurbished destination as the town prepares for a busy tourist season. ¢

p The Parkview Motel has been revitalised to provide valuable capacity to Dargaville’s tourism

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SPOTLIGHT ON MAUNGATŪROTO

A treasured community event

u by Andy Bryenton

The annual Trash and Treasure garage sale in Maungatūroto is coming soon, with collections of pre-loved goods flooding in to the organisers as they anticipate a record-breaking year.

From September 29 to October 3, the Centennial Hall in Maungatūroto will be packed with bargains, in an annual tradition in support of The Ōtamatea St John Area Committee (OSJAC). These folks ensure that ambulance services are on-call for emergencies in the heartland of Kaipara, and the esteem in which they are held is reflected in four decades of

bumper garage sales, which draw crowds from far afield.

“This might just be the biggest garage sale in New Zealand, and it’s certainly the biggest in Kaipara,” says Terri Donaldson, one of the organisers of this undertaking.

“Last year, we raised more than $14,000 for St John, and this year we intend to do it again.”

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Trash and Treasure comes in time for spring, and in time for spring cleaning for many Maungatūroto families. Already the clothing, toys, homewares, small appliances, books and tools are coming in, with requests out for a small truck to move certain heavy loads and volunteers rolling up their sleeves.

Those with good-quality items to donate are welcomed to drop them off

on Sundays between 1pm and 2pm at the Centennial Hall in Maungatūroto. The wider public, of course, is advised to save the change from down the back of the couch and amid the car seat cushions, as a little money will go a long way when the doors open for 2025 on September 29. Proceeds will once again go entirely to St John, allowing them to continue to help local people in need. ¢

p The organisers of Maungatūroto Trash and Treasure convene at a prior event; this year the ‘community garage sale’ returns bigger than ever

Town hall meeting in Paparoa

u by Andy Bryenton

Paparoa laid out the tea, cake and sausage rolls for an old-fashioned town hall meeting last week, with the seven aspirant councillors for the Ōtamatea Ward and their mayoral and regional council counterparts as guests of honour.

Roger Billington, Joel Bouzaid, Fiona Kemp, Denise Rogers, Mike Schimanski, Stephen Wood and incumbent Mark Vincent faced a packed hall on Monday night, with questions delivered in a unique format.

The seven, as well as Northland Regional Council incumbent John Blackwell, and mayoral hopefuls Jonathan Larsen, Snow Tane, Jason Smith and Ash Nayyar, were invited to take their place at a small table on stage to be asked specific questions related to their policy statements, in a kind of cross-examination of their values and goals.

Some issues proved that they span Kaipara. Rates rises, unifying the district and delivering water services affordably were topics, which had previously resonated at meetings in Dargaville, Mangawhai and Tangiterōria. Other issues arose, which were of special interest to the central ward, including stern opposition to the Dome Valley Landfill, a focus on creating jobs and managing balanced growth for the small towns of the Kaipara heartland, and a frustration with red tape.

The final round of debates takes place this week, with Ruawai hosting a meeting tonight at the town’s war memorial hall, and Dargaville welcoming a huge panel of 13 candidates for the council, four for mayor and NRC hopefuls on Thursday evening at the Light House Function Centre. ¢

Roading, always a hot topic, received positive mention, an uncommon occurrence in an election-cycle town hall meeting, but one which was voiced more than once, as the comparison was made between central government’s maintenance of the vital State highway 12 and the improved job perceived by some as being done by roading contractors Downer in recent months.

A little humour marked this meeting, with Paparoa folk appreciating a mention of recently capped Ōtamatea-

educated All Black Simon Parker. While Mr Tane pointed out that he had once been the rugby star’s coach, Ms Kemp quipped back that she had been the one responsible for feeding him with nutritious Weet-Bix during his school years.

The summation of the situation by several of the council aspirants is as true here as it is across Kaipara. It will be a hard choice for voters, faced with a diverse, skilled and engaging field of candidates for all positions.

p A classic town hall meeting with a semi-circle of chairs on stage for council, mayoral and regional governance contenders

Music for dancing

u by Amy Fifita

Club Manouche Gypsy Party and Craig Denham are returning to Kaiwaka to play as part of their Far North tour.

The event will take place at the Absturdian Hall, 317a Parekura Road, on Thursday, October 2, at 7pm. Club Manouche and Craig Denham will showcase their eclectic flair.

“Larger than life, Craig Denham is well known to friends who attend our concerts, and he is bringing Club Manouche here for the second time,” said organiser Yatra Southward.

The hall overlooks the Kaipara Harbour, with musicians remarking on its acoustics. This isn’t the first time the hall has hosted Craig.

Craig originally hails from Kaikohe and has been musical for most of his life. He began his professional career when he was 12 years old with his father in the Bay of Islands. Playing soul, rhythm and blues, and reggae with bands in the north, Craig’s musical eyes opened once he moved to Auckland, where he began exploring Latin, Irish and gypsy swing.

A five-piece ensemble, Club Manouche will play a collection of reggae, Latin, jazz and Balkan tunes to captivate the audience. Based in Auckland, the group is the longest-running gypsy swing band in the country.

Cemented on friendship and a love for music, the band has played in festivals and gigs, with Craig as the only founding member remaining. The group was formed together by Jean Pierre, a French musician who settled in New Zealand.

With the musicians set to hit the stage at the start of next month, audiences are encouraged to come along to dance and enjoy the music. The event is the first stop on the Northland-wide tour. They will also play in Whangārei, Kerikeri and Taipa.

Tickets for the Absturdian Hall gig cost $20. For bookings, contact the organiser, Yatra, on 021 237 7678. ¢

p Yatra Southward is hosting Club Manouche Gypsy Party and Craig Denham at the Absturdian Hall in Kaiwaka next month

New rules for man’s best friend

u by Andy Bryenton

A collaboration with farming organisations and the SPCA has led the government to formulate new rules for dog owners, specifically around the way dogs are contained and restrained.

New rules prohibiting long-term tethering or chaining up of dogs come into effect on September 25, with an emphasis on the harm this practice can cause. While being tied up for long periods of time can mean cruel imprisonment and a lack of exercise for town dogs on residential sections, the law specifically has variance to accommodate the needs of farmers who use dogs to herd livestock, and have different containment and living conditions for their working animals than pet owners do.

“We’ve worked closely with SPCA, farming organisations and other stakeholders to ensure the new rules are both effective and workable, and I acknowledge their support,” says associate agriculture minister Andrew Hoggard.

Under the new regulations, a person must not tether a dog by a rope, line or chain attached to a fixed point for extended periods where they suffer harm. That doesn’t mean for a short time when it’s necessary, but targets those who tie up their dogs for days at a time. Certain categories of vulnerable dogs, including puppies and pregnant dogs, cannot be tethered at all except in a few exceptional cases, for example, when visitors such as

a tradesperson or other animals are on the owner’s property temporarily.

Exercise and motion are major considerations, and farm dogs that get out and work alongside their owners are known to get ample opportunity for both. By working with rural advocacy groups, the government has recognised the major differences between town and country, pets and working animals in their new regulations. So long as farm dogs are regularly off-tether and doing their jobs, they are exempt from sections of the tethering restrictions.

“Prolonged confinement and tethering of dogs is one of the most common areas investigated by SPCA. They tell me they receive daily calls about it, and it accounts for about 10 per cent of dog-related welfare complaints. That’s why we’re putting a stop to it,” says Mr Hoggard.

“The new rules target dog owners who do not let their dogs off tether to receive sufficient exercise to maintain their health and wellbeing. Responsible dog owners, who love and care for their animals and regularly take them out for walks, won’t be affected by the new rules.” ¢

p Working dogs have been recognised as having very different lives and roles to cityside pets in new dog regulations issued by the government

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COOL THINGS TO DO THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Water safe for summer

u by Andy Bryenton

On October 1 and 2, the Te Kōpuru Swimming Club will set up for the school holidays at Dargaville High School’s heated pool, with a full programme of activities promoting water safety and fun.

The two-day programme is free to attend, and covers all the practicalities of swimming and enjoying the water surrounding the Kaipara district, from ocean to ocean and the harbour and lakes between.

“We’re surrounded by water, so safety is important,” says club spokesperson Kaye Moffett. “We also want to be inclusive for everyone, so we’re making this a free school holiday event and broadening our horizons.”

One of the key activities of the programme is a session with the Royal Life Saving Society of New Zealand, and its representative Joanne Beckett. She will present an interactive class on water safety and safe boating at 10am on Wednesday and 12.30pm on Thursday, encompassing hands-on practice with an inflatable boat and lifejackets. If you’re heading out on the water this summer, and especially if you’re taking younger family members, this is a valuable free class.

There will also be classes in different swimming strokes, open sessions for the public and an aqua motion class with Vera Rapana aiming to introduce people of all ages to the low-impact benefits of exercise in the water. It’s also a chance to engage with the Te Kōpuru Swimming Club; a previous school holiday engagement saw them gain 41 new members.

To get involved and book your place, call 021 063 7557 or visit tekopuruswimmingclub@gmail.com for more information before September 26. ¢

p Water safety skills taught free in Dargaville

Making outdoors greater Defence against scours

u by Andy Bryenton

A restructure at the top of

Animal Council has come in response to legislative change.

Corina Jordan, who served as CEO of Fish & Game from 2022 until earlier this year, now heads the Game Animal Council. A decision has been made for her to jointly take the lead role in both organisations, with Richie Cosgrove, who succeeded her at Fish & Game, taking on the newly-created position of chief operating officer.

During her former tenure, Ms Jordan presided over several changes, which modernised the organisation. With the coalition government appointing a minister for hunting and fishing, and legislative alterations in the pipeline, a joint approach and cost-sharing between Fish & Game and the Game Animal Council was considered apt.

“The reforms to Fish & Game provide further opportunity to build on this work, and as such having continuity in strategic leadership is important,” New Zealand Fish & Game Council chairman Barrie Barnes said.

“This is a measure that draws on Corina’s extensive knowledge, policy expertise and leadership skills to support and guide Fish & Game through upcoming change. It will help ensure the proposed reforms are implemented

effectively, while looking after the interests of New Zealand’s angling and hunting community.”

The planned outcome: stronger advocacy for licence holders, and better access to top-class hunting and fishing opportunities for Kiwis.

“The value of which can be measured in more than dollar terms, including improved mental health and physical wellbeing, a sense of community, conservation benefits and attracting the next generation of hunters and anglers to continue our outdoor traditions that Kiwis value so much,” Corina said. ¢

u by Rory Dean, rural veterinarian

When the problem is calf scours — the key is prevention.

Calf scours or diarrhoea is one of the most common and costly problems for farmers around this time of year. There’s no magic bullet cure. Instead, success comes from focussing on the basics of calf health.

Scours usually strike in the first month of life and has many possible causes: viruses, bacteria, protozoa or nutritional upsets. What they all share is that their impact can be greatly reduced by good calf-rearing practices: Colostrum is of vital importance, because calves are born without immunity. High-quality colostrum, given quickly and in the right quantity, is essential, as it helps to build up the immune system and that, in turn, fights all manner of illnesses.

Hygiene is a major factor, too. Farmers are advised to handle sick calves last, disinfect pens and feeding gear, and keep calf bedding clean and dry with good ventilation.

Nutrition plays an important part, so stick to consistent feeding routines to avoid gut upsets. Hand in hand with this advice is the need to vaccinate, because modern vaccines can protect against rotavirus, coronavirus and E coli, all of which can strike calves and cause health complications.

If a case of scours occurs, electrolytes are the number one treatment. Pain relief or anti-inflammatories can help comfort and recovery. Other treatments may be necessary depending on the cause, so work with your vet.

By prioritising prevention, farmers have the chance to reduce losses, save time, treatment costs and stress on calves. Healthy calves grow better, making for a more productive herd. Talk to your vet today about a prevention plan. Shifting the focus from treatment to prevention saves money — and calves. ¢

p Newly-appointed joint CEO of Fish & Game and the Game Animal Council, Corina Jordan

p Rural veterinarian Rory Dean talks calf health in the first of a planned series of insightful regular dispatches from the front lines of farming

A dog’s tail … Boss drones on a lambin’ beet

Well gidday reada, an’ it’s all good hear ona proppitty, because me ana Boss have been blimmin’ busy as heck, ’cos it’s lambin’ time agen. We have been out ona lambin’ beet ina mornings and afternoons, an’ he reckins he might find an easy way ter do it.

At smoko, ona woolshed steps, he tole his gerlfren’ Sharlene he hada idea. “Yep Deah, me ana Dog was sitting up by tha hill troff with me nocculars checking the ewe paddicks. Wen we saw anything wrong, we popped downa hill ina quod to give a hand. Hada help one or two.”

Sharlene giv me a pat, an’ put down her cuppatees. “I guess things were ok then Deah,” she sed.

“Yes indeedy,” seda Boss. “We help a cupla struggling ewes and had ta match up a cupla lambs.” Sharlene hada komputa open, an’ she read in her skoolteecher voice. ”New lambs, certainly if they are with triplets, or those needing help bonding, this hands-on approach includes reuniting lost lambs with their mothers and giving dextrose injections to weak lambs, ensuring their survival and maximising the lambing rate on the farm.”

“Well, exacerly right,” seda Boss. “We bin doin’ that, and I reckin we gonna get good lambin’ this year. But that lambin’ beet is a lotta werk, too.

”Tell ya wot Deah, I was talkin’ to Bluey, our neighbor ova tha back boundary fince, an’ he reckins he might do nek year wiv a drone. He kin sit at home, an’ just hed out wen he sees a problim happening, That’d

save me ana Dog sitting up on troff hill with tha glasses.”

Sharlene was still lookin’ at her komputa wot she lets me rite this kolum on. “Says here deah, wile we bin busy ona farm, they bin busy oversees givin’ tha All Blacks lotsa stick ’cos ofa record loss to the Springyboks. Rubbin’ salt ina would eh? They reckin the ABs are blimmin’ completely humiliated ona footy field.”

Boss was splutterin’ in his cuppatees, but then he sed there wasa brite side.

“Looky at them girls atta Werld Cup. They sorted them big Souf Africa lassies out a treat by 47 to 17, an’ showed the blokes how to play tha game. Run faster rings around them rather large Springyboks. The blokes should spend sum time ona Black Ferns video replays.”

Sharlene give Boss a big smile. “Just goes ta show ya Deah, us wimmen are winners.” Well readas, Boss wasint gonna argue that eh? So he changed the subject a bit. “Yes Deah, I agree. But wot’s a drone cost?”

Sharlene tapped sum key. “Mattra fact deah, not all that costly ter hava drone to check the farm. Ya

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cood do finces an’ stock counts, too. Let’s hava closer look atta drone. Maybe shear costs with Bluey?”

Tell yer wot readas, that’ll get my vote. I kin sleep ina shade ’til Boss an’ me

acterly need to go ta werk an a woolly. Time fer drone action I say. Cheers Billy ¢

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September Mangawhai Garden Workshops — 20 September, 2–4pm, Mangawhai Community Garden, Mangawhai Domain, $30 per workshop or all three for $85 (subsidy available). Compost & Soil Health. Next 2 workshops are in October. Charlie Priestley 027 486 5796 or charlie@sustainablekaipara.org.

Circus Kumarani — 20 September, 3pm to 5pm. All In The Ring. AN OPEN STAGE CIRCUS SHOW. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville.

Inland Revenue Clinic — Tuesday 30 September, Heartland Services Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings Essential. Phone 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month

10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.

Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Clubs/Organisations

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings

Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday

7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.

Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

Badminton — Wednesday Nights. 7pm–9pm, $2 per night. Dargaville High School Gym, Plunket Street. Some racquets available. All welcome 13 years & over, enquiries phone 021 439 157.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Chess Club — All welcome, Wednesdays 6.30pm Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819.

Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Term 4. Come along and learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.45–4.45pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www. circuskumarani.co.nz/classes.

Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.

Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.

Dargaville Club — 55 Victoria Street, open Wednesday and Friday from 5pm. Members and guests welcome.

Dargaville Club Jam Nights — every second Friday, 5.30pm start.

Dargaville Community Garden — at Kumarani Creative Centre, 15 Onslow St. Open day on second Saturday of the month (12th April, 10th May) come along from 10am–1pm for a cuppa, swap crops, seeds and ideas. Email classes@circuskumarani.co.nz to find out more.

Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Darts Club — Every Wednesday, 6pm start, at Dargaville Club, 55 Victoria Street.

Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Friday of every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Alec Melville 027 215 1833.

Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.

Dargaville Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.

Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Plunket Playgroup — 10am–midday. Held every Thursday, 29 Hokianga Rd at the Dargaville Plunket Rooms. Free service, coffee and tea provided. Check our FB page for further details.

Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust

Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.

Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, Hokianga Road, upstairs above the cinema.

Dargaville Yoga — Yoga for every Bodhi. Tues 9.30am. Thurs 6pm. New Beginners class starting 15 July. Pono Lodge. Mats available. Find us on FB Stretch Your Bodhi Yoga. Contact Diane 027 371 5274.

Drop in meditation — 5.30–6pm Thursdays at Bring Balance, Kaipara Community Centre (side entrance), 38 Hokianga Rd. Room open from 5pm, all welcome. Koha/Dana. www.bringbalance.co.nz, 021 0231 8008.

Girls’ Brigade — Thursdays 3–5pm at the Lighthouse Church, for girls 5–18 years. Register online at 1st Dargaville Girls Brigade 2025 registrations. Find us on FB & Instagram or phone 021 263 7446.

Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.

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JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Come and have your documents verified and we also photocopy important documents like Passports, Birth Certificates and Driver Licences free of charge. Call 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Bootscooters (Beginner line dancing classes) — Every Monday 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Thursday 10am to noon. First hour is beginner and second hour is higher beginner. Dalmation Hall, Normanby St, Dargaville. Contact Donna 021 729 955.

Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursday 3.45pm–5.30pm Junior Mountainbike Coaching. Contact Sadie 022 453 4475. Friday Ride-day 10am–noon. Social Ride on road and gravel roads. E-bike and analogue welcome. Phone Karen 021 0226 4001. Riding from Dargaville… call the above to find out more details.

Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open 7 days. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 027 472 1269.

Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.

Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937.

Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Maungaturoto Community House, 155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055. Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. In winter Centennial Hall, Maungaturoto. Other months visit gardens in the area. New members welcome. $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Kathleen 021 077 7697.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm and at other times by appointments. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm.

Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.

Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

Rock ’n’ Roll Lessons — Thursdays, 6.30pm–7.30pm at Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. $2 per person. Text Kirsty 021 0818 7902 for more info.

Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.

Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.

Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Tangiteroria Community Complex — Mondays: Pickleball 6pm, phone Sarah 021 772 822. Tuesdays: Yoga 6pm, phone Sharon 021 981 135, $15 per session. Wednesdays: Indoor Bowls (fortnightly in summer, weekly in winter) 6pm, phone Mel 021 772 822; Squash, phone Donna 021 761 022; Exercise Room, phone Mel 021 772 822. We ask participants are a Complex Member for all above activities. For Pickleball and Bowls it’s a gold coin donation. Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.

Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

WED 17 12:09 am (1.0m) 6:25 am (2.7m) 12:37 pm (1.0m) 7:07 pm (2.9m) THU 18 1:24 am (0.9m) 7:37 am (2.8m) 1:48 pm (0.9m)

TUE 23 2:01 am (0.5m) 8:24 am (2.5m) 2:15 pm (0.5m) 8:36 pm (2.5m)

PUZZLE TIME

74 Incomplete number (8)

76 Fulfilling (10)

81 Advantage (7)

82 Russian horsedrawn vehicle (6)

83 Coat part (6)

84 Floor covering (4)

85 Held tightly (7)

86 Despair (4,2,4)

87 Climbing plant part (7) DOWN

1 Flatten (5)

2 Vision (8)

3 Elevated (6)

4 Heading (5)

5 On (4)

6 Reap (7)

7 Lump of gold (6)

8 Racing foresail (5)

10 Throbbing pain (4)

11 Citrus fruit (7)

12 Sewing implement (6)

17 Rich saints (anag) (10)

18 Oak nut (5)

22 Make-it-yourself beer (4-4)

23 Beef cut (5)

24 Disfigured (7)

26 Colloquially, cigarettes (4)

28 Vertical (7)

29 Rogue, untrustworthy person (3,3)

30 Concentrated (6)

31 Beach outfit (6)

33 Decorative design (5)

35 Major artery (5)

36 Regulation (4)

37 Threadbare (4)

43 Ran off to wed (6)

44 Bus yard (5)

46 Long ago (4)

47 Make go (7)

48 Serviette (6)

49 Insinuate (5)

50 Cattle breed (8)

51 Move with a circular motion (6)

52 Particular skill such as weaving, pottery (10)

53 One-sidedness (4)

54 Undeveloped frog (7)

59 Intensive bombing (5)

60 Chinese vessel (4)

64 Be anxious (5)

65 Known (8)

67 Infinite (7)

68 Tanning device (7)

70 Sick (6)

71 Split up (6)

72 Remove bones from (6)

75 Dog breed (5)

77 Pip fruit (5)

78 Snarl (5)

79 Sagacious (4)

80 As well (4)

ACROSS: 1 Adder, 4 Middle-of-the-road, 14 Circa, 15 Aphid, 16 Circuitous, 17 Vista, 19 Nil, 20 Brittle, 21 Paymaster, 22 Trying, 25 Firepower, 27 Aisles, 28 Crabby, 33 Cogitating, 35 Pen, 36 Awoken, 37 Boss, 39 Egg, 41 Pacific, 42 Arrows, 43 Dissipate, 44 Ideas, 45 Inclined, 50 Ra, 51 Admitted, 55 Azure, 58 Driftwood, 59 Tables, 60 Fallout, 61 Etc, 63 Asks, 64 Bumped, 65 Hut, 66 Baked beans, 68 Winner, 69 Refund, 71 Immigrate, 76 Eyelet, 77 Weariness, 79 Entrant, 81 Sir, 84 Sight, 85 Songwriter, 86 Quoit, 87 Issue, 88 Keep a low profile, 89 Kenya.

DOWN: 2 Depart, 3 Evict, 5 Iris, 6 Declare, 7 Enigma, 8 Flows, 9 Hastens, 10 Rave, 11 Absorb, 12 Prong, 13 Fallacy, 14 Calibre, 18 Alteration, 23 Rosin, 24 Records, 26 Initial, 27 Amnesia, 29 Buoyant, 30 Domain, 31 Apron, 32 Ceased, 34 Germ, 36 Agree, 38 Spend, 40 Kiwi, 45 India, 46 Chicken, 47 Iota, 48 Exodus, 49 Muted, 50 Retched, 52 Meandering, 53 Tallest, 54 Equine, 55 Adapted, 56 Abuts, 57 Herb, 62 Skein, 67 Reverse, 68 Worship, 70 Utensil, 72 Mastiff, 73 Meagre, 74 Answer, 75 Enmity, 76 Erase, 78 Renew, 80 Route, 82 Step, 83 Weal.

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KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY

FENCING

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — seals, latches, stays, wheels, hinges, locks, glass & glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door

GARDEN MAINTENANCE — Garden Cleanups, Vegetation removal, Rubbish removal, Weed matting, Planting and barking, Trees and shrubs available. Kaipara West. Garden2Go. Phone 021 021 8111.

RACEWAYS SITEWORKS METAL SUPPLIES ASPHALT

NURSERIES & PLANTS

GOT2GO PLANTS, 2,000 Landscaping trees, Shrubs, Grasses ready now. Some specials only $2. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS available phone 09 439 5556 or 027 488 3400.

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

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

TRADES & SERVICES

19MM H3.2 T&G Flooring 2700x1200 $135. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584. Dargaville & surrounds.

TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFIED arborists. For all your tree needs — removal, chipping, trimming. Get the right team for the job. TEAM VEGETATION 09 439 0050. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the September 23 2025 edition is Monday, September 22 2025

PUBLIC NOTICES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI, Dargaville Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street. Church service every Sunday at 3pm. Bible study/prayer Wednesday from 4.30pm–7pm, call Moses 021 248 8910. Celebrate Recovery, for hurts, habits and hang-ups Friday 5.30pm–8pm, call George 022 498 5681.

The family of Marie Dropulich would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone that sent flowers, cards, and words of comfort and care. We are so grateful for all the visits, phone calls, baking, and cooking you shared with us during the passing of our adored Mother and Grandmother, as well as for all the kindness and support we received during her long illness. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

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