Kaipara Lifestyler, December 20 2013

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The old nine-metre kauri tree sign at Brynderwyn has given way to a bold new welcome to the Kaipara region.

The new sign follows collaboration among the Kauri Coast Tourism Development Group, Kaipara District Council and other stakeholders to ‘more appropriately reflect today’s environment and future developments along the Kauri Coast’.

The sign was envisaged as portraying the Kauri Coast as inviting and vibrant, encouraging visitors to turn onto State Highway 12, and enjoy the adventure ahead.

The sign was blessed by Kaumatua in a ceremony on Friday, December 20. ¢

KAiTUIKAITUI

AUCKLAND

OREWA

ALBANY

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With the annual influx to the district of thousands of holiday-makers and visitors from all parts of New Zealand and well beyond our shore, the staff of the Kaipara Lifestyler have decided to step outside the square, introduce our district and wave the Kaipara flag.

Kaipara offers not just fabulous holiday destinations, from the Pacific to the Tasman shores, with the great harbour in between, but also new opportunities and a hugely attractive alternative to living in the city.

Generations have flocked to the farm, the beach, the high country for holidays, only to return reluctantly to the urban environment and its housing, jobs, education, and services.

In this issue, we therefore showcase some of the attractions and

opportunities the district has to offer, as well as profiling the business and hospitality industry providers that are the lifeblood of the community — the people who make the Kaipara tick!

Take a look at what a four-bedroom home on an acre or two of land will cost you in the Kaipara. You could be in for a very pleasant surprise. The very pace of life here changes outlooks, and the benefits flow on in many areas — improved well-being and sense of security; the technological benefits of the big city without the stress and the high costs, good schools, extensive sports facilities, health services second to none and a wide variety of community service clubs and organisations to keep the most social person fully occupied.

A beautiful place we call home

A new sign of welcome

Welcome to the ultimate edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler for 2013.

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Parish of NortherN Wairoa

2013 Christmas ServicesCarols Thursday 19 December ,7.30pm Carols at All Saints MititaiSunday 22 December, 7.30pm Nine Lessons & Carols at Holy Trinity

Christmas Eve Wednesday 24 December, 6pm Children’s Carols & Eucharist at St Peter’s Te Kopuru11.30pm Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville

Christmas Day 8am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville9.30am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville

28 December 8am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville9.30am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville

2014 January ServicesHoly Trinity Dargaville Every Sunday at 8am & 9.30 am (No services at Te Kopuru during January)

Picnic Services 12 January 12.30pm Epiphany Church Tangiteriora

26 January 12.30pm Seymours Garden Tangowahine

New Year’s EveCome celebrate with our Methodist brothers and sisters at Dargaville Wesley Church, Tuesday 31 December, 7pm.Rev Kuli and his congregation invite us to a service followed by supper. A small plate would be welcomed as a contribution to supper.

Parish of Northern Wairoa (Anglican Diocese of Auckland) 58 Hokianga RdDargaville 0310, Ph: 09 439 7253, E: dargaville [email protected] Vicar: Rev Susanne Green, Ph. 027 441 3201 or 09 946 5007 (home),

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Our oldest “citizen” Te Matua Ngahere — the dignified 2,000 year old Kauri that sits prominently in our Waipoua forest, has many stories to tell. Visit him at night, and listen to the stories of the forest and hear its bird life.

Agriculture, forestry and horticulture form the basis of our economy. We are the kumara capital of the world. And we have great fishing, on both of our coasts.

While far enough from Auckland to maintain our distinctive lifestyle, we are close enough to commute to for recreation. We are the home of the ‘real’ bach. Drive into our small villages, and you will see them.

Yet we also have plenty of spaces on our beaches and hide-away locations to enable those who want more luxurious accommodation to establish their place. You can buy, or find our motels, B&B’s, luxury lodges or hotels to rest up.

A warm welcome to the KaiparaOur Kaipara District is a special place. Its attractions and promise is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. Even its history is full of gems — a history of life spanning the tens of thousands of years that the great Kauri has been around.

Of course, you can make our District your place of work — and with the advantages that technology brings today, you can make this your office, living on the coast or in the quiet countryside to run your business nationally or internationally. We have excellent schools, and great community activities, ranging from the arts and

events to all forms of sporting and recreational pursuits.

We have the finest kauri museum in the world — the internationally renowned Kauri Museum at Matakohe.

Or if you are interested in a piece of maritime history, Dargaville’s maritime collection is a stop to make. What’s more you can move around our District with ease — no traffic lights, no parking meters, and no traffic wardens! There are great places to eat and drink, to shop, and be

entertained. Enjoy a glass of locally grown wine and a few oysters in the half-shell while watching a Pacific sunrise, or a Tasman sunset, untrammelled by a cluttered skyline.

This is holiday time. Explore Kaipara. And if you want to stay a while longer, you are welcome to make it your place too. ¢

p Kaipara District Council commissioner, John Robertson

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Northpower and Top Energy CEO’s, Mark Gatland and Russell Shaw respectively, would like to thanks Northlanders for their immense generosity during the Year 25 Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal.

Northpower and Top Energy donate $150,000 to the service in annual sponsorship – while also running the fundraising appeal.

But as you read this column, the total amount raised through public donations in less than two months is well over $150,000 and fast tracking towards $200,000.

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Northland’s population in summer swells from around 160,000 to almost 400,000 – putting a huge strain on our emergency and medical resources.

While Mr Gatland and Mr Shaw wish everyone a safe summer holiday period, the reality is that many people – Northlanders and visitors to the region – will be in need of this life-saving service over the next couple of months.

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Pioneers of today and yesteryearu by Paul Campbell and Brian Eastwood

They came from the far-flung corners of the globe to settle Kaipara — just as today’s arrivals looking for a great lifestyle choice come from myriad backgrounds.

In the 1860s, the tide of arrival was led by non-conformist church followers from all over Europe. These were the Alber tlanders, pioneers seeking land grants on the northern Kaipara

Many of the descendants of these forbears still farm the region today. So the area is rich in history, and in fact proved to be the crucible for Auckland’s rise to economic prominence. From the very earliest days Kaipara has been a source of wealth that is still adding much to the nation’s coffers.

At first big money was made trading in kauri gum, logging timber, running sawmills and building ships. Dargaville, Mangawhare, Naumai, Aratapu, Te Kopuru, and Toka Toka were bustling, busy Northern Wairoa river towns.

Since 1905 there have been thriving dairy and meat industries, now complete with a modern meat works. Large kumara growing operations have grown with the decades.

Kaipara can boast two oceans and two harbours, a long, wide, west coast beach and large lakes with enough room for everyone to enjoy the

summer fun. Over on the east coast Mangawhai’s surf beaches and harbour have become popular lifestyle and holiday destinations.

Mangawhai was part of that early pouring out of northern wealth. There

was a rich gum and timber trade with expert ship builders plying their trade. Where Kaipara Harbour timber men and gum merchants had to ship products out through the tricky Kaipara Heads, mostly bound for Australian ports and even further afield, Mangawhai boatmen towed their vast log rafts straight down the coast to Auckland.

Old shipping records show that much of the kauri, rimu and kahikatea from Northland bush ended up in Dunedin, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, contributing much to the building and growth of those cities.

And while this burgeoning industry flourished, so too did the fortunes of some of Auckland’s founding fathers.

Sir John Logan Campbell, whose statue looks down on the city from the Domain, earned his commercial reputation and bank balance right here in the Kaipara, starting out in Mangawhare.

His trading business became a part of the Brown and Campbell empire. Sir John added to profits when he built Mangawhare Hotel in 1875. It is still there, known now as the Commercial Hotel and operating as tourist accommodation.

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p History passes by in an early Dargaville celebration


Beneath the SurfaceJohn Robertson QSO

Chair of Commissioners

With all the publicity two weeks ago over the release of the Report by the Auditor-General on her inquiry into the Mangawahai Wastewater Scheme, little attention has been given to the support provided by Members of Parliament to Kaipara by the passing into law of the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Bill.

The passing of this legislation was extremely important for the District. The legislation was first flagged a year ago. It was the method chosen by Commissioners to fix up rating resolution errors made by Council from 2006 to 2012. While no one likes retrospective legislation, this was the only efficient way we could attend to these particular errors.

This Kaipara Bill was drafted by Council. We needed a Member of Parliament to sponsor it. Local MP Mike Sabin agreed to do so. This was no small task for an MP. Mr Sabin spent many, many hours on helping to shape and explain this Bill to his Parliamentary colleagues. For that Commissioners are most grateful.

Thank you ParliamentMembers of Parliament voted to pass the legislation by a vote of 112 members in favour, and 8 against. This was an overwhelming vote of support for the Kaipara District. It followed a unanimous vote from the Local Government and Environment Select Committee to recommend the passing of the legislation to the full Parliament. It is rarely that we see National, Labour, the Greens, the Maori Party, United Future, and Act all support such politically charged legislation.

I say politically charged in reference to the campaign against the Bill by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association. They have secured attention over the past year by making extravagant and sometimes untrue claims about this piece of legislation. They made submissions to the Select Committee

urging that the legislation not be passed. In the end, having listened to the submissions from the people of Kaipara, some in favour of the legislation, and some against, Parliamentarians weighed up the need for their intervention, and cast their votes. They decided to support Kaipara. We thank them for their considerable deliberation and support.

What does the passing of the Bill now mean?If there was ever any doubt over the legality of rates notices in Kaipara, the legislation puts this question to bed. Rates are payable. The rates notices received by property owners today are legally compliant. Those who do not pay their rates are breaking the law.

By far the majority of property owners in Kaipara pay their rates. On the recommendation of the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association, a minority have not done so for one, two, or even three years.

As well as a legal obligation, there is also of course a moral obligation to pay rates. Rates, like taxes, pay for public services. Rates pay for our roads, our footpaths, our wastewater and our stormwater systems. They pay for the arrangements put in place for civil defence emergencies. Those who refuse to pay their rates do so knowing that others are paying for the services that they are using. That is not fair.

If you have been withholding your rates in the belief that they were illegal, please now pay them so that Council does not need to take enforcement action.

If you are struggling to pay your rates, please contact the Council. Our Customer Service team will work with you. Drop into a Council Office in Dargaville or Mangawhai, or call 0800 727 059

This will be the last column for the 2013 year. The Commissioners and Council staff wish you and your families a merry Christmas and a great holiday break.

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Northpower and Top Energy CEO’s, Mark Gatland and Russell Shaw respectively, would like to thanks Northlanders for their immense generosity during the Year 25 Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal.

Northpower and Top Energy donate $150,000 to the service in annual sponsorship – while also running the fundraising appeal.

But as you read this column, the total amount raised through public donati ons in less than two months is well over $150,000 and fast tracking towards $200,000.

And the pair believes the $200k mark is achievable with one fi nal push – especially if visitors to Northland this summer can be encouraged to go to facebook.com/northland.rescuehelicopter, get on their iPads of smart phones and donate online.

Northland’s populati on in summer swells from around 160,000 to almost 400,000 – putti ng a huge strain on our emergency and medical resources.

While Mr Gatland and Mr Shaw wish everyone a safe summer holiday period, the reality is that many people – Northlanders and visitors to the region – will be in need of this life-saving service over the next couple of months.

So please, if you have friends, family or colleagues venturing to the North this summer – even just for a day or two – ask them to give generously to New Zealand’s busiest air ambulance service.

Aft er all, you just never know when you, or a loved one, might need it.

The simple fact is that Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopter Service has now transported well over 16,000 pati ents since its very fi rst fl ight in November 1988, saving thousands of lives along the way by reaching them in that crucial ‘golden hour’ or ‘plati num half-hour’.

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With a gum trading shop nearby, part of which is also still there, he soon owned one of the largest trading centres in what was then part of the Auckland province.

But Campbell was not the only man to prosper in Northern Wairoa. The Irish founder of the river town, Joseph Dargaville, became wealthy trading in timber and gum through his Dargaville store.

When he sold part of the business he concentrated on political life in Auckland City.

Pioneering days have gone from Kaipara, those times when large ships headed out loaded with logs, when tough bushmen and gum diggers came into town for a break and life was controlled by the state of the tide.

Those old timers would have told you that the tide has turned and is flowing fast again. ¢

K A I PA R A H I S T O R Y

p Back in the day — the Northen Wairoa Hotel p A Tokotoka bushman cleans up


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Situated on the main highway 5 minutes north of Wellsford at Te Hana in a bright ‘tree frog’ green and black former factory complex. The southern building is home to Kerry’s main workshop, gallery and displays.

Kerry’s current creations feature from his ‘Jewellery for Giants’ series of mega sculptures in 45,000 year old swamp kauri – from pendants to 3m+ in size. The Gallery has an eclectic range of art and artifacts. This varied collection includes jade, stone, bone, wood, precious metal jewellery, paintings, sculpture, tribal carving and weaving. Plus many more items, too numerous to list.

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Situated on the main highway 5 minutes north of Wellsford at Te Hana

Kerry’s current creations feature from his ‘Jewellery for Giants’ series of mega sculptures in 45,000 year old swamp kauri – from pendants to 3m+ in size. The Gallery has an eclectic range of art and artifacts. This varied collection includes jade, stone, bone, wood, precious metal

Situated on the main highway 5 minutes north of Wellsford at Te Hana

This varied collection includes jade, stone, bone, wood, precious metal


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In February 1825, during the Musket Wars, a major battle near Kaiwaka resulted in over 170 deaths.

The town grew with the arrival of the Albertland settlers in the 1860’s and was transformed into a thriving trading and commercial centre. Then as the kauri timber and gum industries declined towards the end of the century, dairy farming became established.

Today Kaiwaka is known as ‘The Little Town of Lights’ after a Christmas endeavour became a local fashion and while great to visit by day it is even more spectacular by night when most of the town’s buildings are bedecked with thousands of lights.

It is a thriving service town with a population of about 500 and approximately 60 businesses and

amenities that include a primary school, play centre, kohanga reo, community centre, health centre, St John Ambulance and Fire Brigade, and an extensive sports complex which is an important social hub.

Just little more than an hour from Auckland, Kaiwaka is surrounded by farms, lifestyle blocks and small holdings. These have become very popular and real estate in the area is proving a wise choice.

As with many other towns and villages in the Kaipara, Kaiwaka has a high percentage of art and craft enthusiasts, and is a great place to shop for gifts and collectables with a difference. It is also home to a sustainable living movement, where barter in goods and services has become popular. ¢

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The Auditor-General has noted a number of ‘lessons’ to be learned from the enquiry into the Mangawhai wastewater scheme. They include:

Accountability Public entities (like councils) must be meticulous about legality; that good record-keeping is essential; that workshops can supplement but not replace formal council meetings, and that contractors need to be tied into public sector accountability mechanisms.

Governance Governors (like councillors) must understand their role and stick to it; that common sense is important; that it’s important to understand what assurance is needed and where it will come from, and that audit committees can provide useful support.

Management There are limits to contracting out; that project governance and management is important, and public entities must have

financial management capacity and stick to their sphere of competence (that is, not get involved in things they don’t understand).

PPP (Public Private Partnership) arrangements Don’t underestimate what’s involved in a PPP; do not enter into a PPP based on accounting; that the transfer of risk is not an end in itself, and that PPPs are unlikely to succeed fully if the contract is not for “the complete package”.

Lessons for auditors They must understand the entity as a whole, assess the strength of the management control environment, and that good and open communication between the auditor and entity is vital.

Lessons for accountability agencies That agencies need to talk to one another; that it’s important to keep an eye on the big picture and that you cannot assume people know an agency’s role and how it works.

Summaries of the Auditor General’s report are available from Council’s offices in Dargaville and Mangawhai and a full copy of the report can be viewed at either Council office or the Dargaville Library. The report is also available on-line at www.oag.govt.nz/2013/mangawhai

Below is a summary of the key conclusions of the report.

• Kaipara District Council (KDC) was correct when it decided Mangawhai needed a reticulated sewerage system.

• The sewerage system is functioning well and has capacity for growth.

• There were deficiencies in the way KDC managed the overall project, contracted with various parties, financed the scheme, took ownership of the assets and more. There was an inadequate focus on its public sector obligations and accountability, including an informal approach to decision-making, the use of Council workshops, poor compliance

with internal policies and poor record-keeping.

• KDC, as a whole, had weak systems in many areas and lacked in-house capacity.

• The audit work from Audit NZ during the period 2006 – 2009 was “sub-standard” and “inadequate”.

• The Office of the Auditor-General found no evidence suggesting criminal activity.

The Auditor-General also made comment in her report about what needs to change.

Her report says: “Many things that we might have commented on as needing to change have already changed in the intervening years. …. it is worth specifically noting that KDC has changed. It has been restructured and has new senior management, the elected members have been replaced by Commissioners, it has a new auditor, and it has instituted many internal reviews and implemented new systems.” (page 46, Summary Report).

Kaipara District Council accepts full responsibility for the role previous councils played in the failings outlined in the report.

Commissioners, on behalf of the organisation, have also apologised unreservedly to the people and ratepayers of the district for the multitude and extent of those failures during the years 2006 to 2012.

We are amazed that successive Councils simply failed to ask the common sense questions that might have stopped the widespread failings that occurred over a prolonged period of time. Previous Councils have failed their community at the most basic level.

We are particularly disappointed about the year-on-year failings of Audit New Zealand between 2006 and 2009 which the OAG report itself describes as “sub-standard” and “inadequate”. If Audit New Zealand had been doing its job, significant issues would have been found.

We have made it clear that we are now seeking legal advice on potential options to hold those responsible to account. That advice will cover the role of Audit NZ as well as others who share responsibility for this costly period in Kaipara’s history.

We hope that legal advice will be available by early 2014 and we will be

reporting back to you on the possible options open to us.

On a positive note, Kaipara District Council is now a fundamentally different and vastly improved organisation. This was formally noted by the Auditor-General in her report.

We have already addressed many of the issues outlined in the report, including boosting in-house expertise in community engagement, finance, engineering and project management.

We have robust financial and other policies in place, have established an Audit and Risk Committee and have improved all record-keeping.

We also have a work programme in place to systematically work through the remaining issues raised in the OAG report.

Commissioners are relieved that the report is now out. The strong message we are getting from most parts of the Kaipara community is simply to “get on with it” and ensure Kaipara remains on track to recovery. That is what we intend to do and we thank you for your ongoing support.

John Robertson Chair of Commissioners

To All Kaipara District Council residents and ratepayers

Last week was an important one for the Kaipara District. The long-awaited report from the Auditor-General into the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme was released.

Key conclusions of the OAG report What we can learn from the wastewater project

Some questions answered

1. Does KDC accept the findings of the report? Yes, KDC absolutely accepts the findings of the report including the findings about the failures at Kaipara District Council.

2. Will Kaipara District Council be holding anyone to account for the failings outlined in the report? We will be seeking legal advice on what options exist for holding those responsible to account. That will include advice on the failings of Audit NZ.

3. What is your view of those people who tried to point out what was going wrong at Kaipara? They played a key role in bringing this issue to light. It has taken energy and commitment. We would now dearly love to see that same energy and commitment used to help take Kaipara forward.

4. Did the report uncover any criminal behaviour? No. The Office of the Auditor-General found no evidence suggesting criminal activity.

5. Can ratepayers now have confidence in Kaipara District Council? Absolutely. Kaipara District Council now is a fundamentally different and vastly improved organisation with new management and governance in place.

6. Do you believe building the Mangawhai wastewater scheme was the right thing to do? Yes. The OAG report found it was the right thing to do. But the way it was done was flawed on a multitude of levels.

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Pine Beach Camping Ground has camp sites, wash and shower facilities, two flushing toilet blocks, playground and summer seasonal services, including a mobile shop and camp staff located on-site. There’s even internet access on demand.

Promenade Point has camping sites, a new toilet block (however no shower facilities) and provides a true relaxed ‘kiwiana’ camping experience.

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The swimming is good here all summer, or you can fish off the nearby wharf. A lovely ‘off the beaten track’ spot for relaxing, and there is a store down the road that provides everything a Kiwi campsite needs. Enjoy an old fashioned camping holiday with wood-fired BBQs on-site, cabin accommodation available, hot showers and kitchen facilities.

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Beside a magnificent stretch of the Tasman coast, this camp is nestled into a plateau above the bay.

There are with plenty of tent spaces and it is an ‘open secret’ that this is a great place to fish. Pack your surfcaster and enjoy.

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Located on a little spit of land extending out into the waters of the Kaipara, Pahi Motor Camp has a well deserved reputation as a relaxing and scenic spot.

The sites are close to an excellent wharf, boat ramps and a sheltered inner harbour that is great for swimming, fishing and boating.

All sites are level, some with sheltering trees — especially an historic Moreton Bay Fig tree, said to be one of the ten largest trees in the world.

Enjoy modern amenities to complement your stay, such as a children’s playground, well-appointed kitchen, on-site store, filtered water supply and laundry.

Cost Adults $10pp, Children (4-14) $6, Under 4s FREE

Kellys Bay is a small rural seaside community with a stunningly beautiful beach, facing east toward the sunrise on the majestic Kaipara Harbour.

Some of the region’s best fishing is right on your doorstep, with the campground just across the road from the beach.

This is Kiwi camping at its best — unrefined and close to nature, but all the better for it!

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To find out more about the wonderful camping and holiday facilities here in the Kaipara, visit www.kaipara.govt.nz and click on Community Spaces in the drop-down Services tab. Further details about individual camp grounds are available through this website.


Located on the beachfront of a blue-water white-sand lagoon, this campground is the perfect jumping-off point to explore the Mangawhai coast, take in the views or enjoy great fishing, swimming, boating and water sports. The nearby Mangawhai township boasts fine dining, entertainment and a range of stores to keep your chilly bin full and your BBQ sizzling.

Mangawhai Heads Camp Ground offers the ‘real Kiwi holiday experience’, with 90 powered and 110 non-powered campsites available, as well as two self-contained cabins and a full suite of kitchen and ablution facilities. Casual and annual concession sites and off-site

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Bring your swimming togs, pack up the tent and come north for an unforgettable summer escape! This little slice of Kiwi paradise is located just 90mins north of Auckland, 60mins south of Whangarei — but a whole world away from stress and worry.

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Mangawhai is at the south west extent of the Mangawhai Harbour, on the east coast of the Kaipara.

In the early and mid 19th century, Mangawhai Harbour was one of the main access points for the region.

Later in the 19th century, settlers would travel by boat from Auckland to Mangawhai, walk to Kaiwaka, and then travel on the water again across the Kaipara Harbour.

It has a rich and varied history, beginning with the Maori settlements, through to the early English settlers with their gum digging, shipping and kauri milling in the late 1800s to the present day as a popular seaside holiday destination, and home to many artists and craftsmen, lifestylers who contribute to the thriving chocolate making, avocado, wine and olive oil industries, and young families looking for a more relaxed way of life.

In summer Mangawhai buzzes with holiday home owners and tourists enjoying the many activities on offer.

There are five beaches within a 15-minute drive and whether it is sailing, fishing, surfing or just lazing on the golden expanses of sand, choice is not a problem.

The Mangawhai Surf Lifesaving Club runs a popular summer programme of family-oriented beach activities; the entertainment featuring top New Zealand bands at the historic harbourside tavern is legendary and the Golf Club hosts many open tournaments while bowls and petanque are available at the adjacent Bowling Club.

The annual summer carnival is held every January 2nd and is hugely popular for its full day of sideshows, stalls, displays and entertainment.

Magical Mangawhai rich in local historyA thriving community spurred by land development and coastal sections, with a wide range of community activities, including a golf club and country club.

Mangawhai’s sand dunes are a dominant feature of the harbour. Administered by the Department of Conservation, they are home to the rare Fairy and Caspian tern, variable oystercatcher and the New Zealand dotterel.

Fitness enthusiasts can participate in the Annual Triathlon, explore the many bush and ocean walks or register for the highlight of the year, the Mangawhai Walking Weekend which is held in either March or April. Foodies are well catered for with licenced cafes and restaurants serving a diverse range of styles.

With its close proximity to Auckland, Whangarei, and on the threshold of the Kaipara district, it is an ideal base to explore the wider region — just an hour or so from Dargaville, with the iconic Kauri Museum en route, to the sweeping beaches of the west coast,

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There was a great deal of infrastructure work leading up to the 150th party in November.

Transit rose to the occasion with a $750,000 roading makeover — a scheduled job which was gently massaged to precede the town festivities.

Local businesses and home owners also rose to the occasion and there was substantial redecoration and landscaping work carried out which has settled down to give Maungaturoto a definite community feel.

Local farmer Albie Paton headed the 150th committee and one of the enduring landmarks has become the wharf that was built to replace the tumbledown piles that marked the site where the early settlers stepped ashore from the Otamatea River.

“Now the town can boast a great little boat launching pad, as well as the wharf which looks like becoming a popular swimming and fishing spot, when the tide is in,” said Albie. “Enjoy the walkway from the wharf amongst the beautiful landscape and environment and get fit too!

“The grand parade from the wharf area to the Country Club highlighted the amenities we have to offer as well. There was huge support from community groups — the thriving St John ambulance volunteers, the fire party, the staff at Fonterra — this list just goes on and on.

“Other things happening around town include a book that’s now in preparation to mark the anniversary with the town in pictures, to become a great record to keep.

“Another innovation has been the establishment of the Maungaturoto Markets where you can purchase produce, arts and crafts on the first Friday of the month from 4–7pm at the Centennial Hall. ¢ p Maungaturoto’s main street makeover

Maungaturoro is the first stop on State Highway 12 leading into the Kaipara from the Brynderwyn turnoff and having just celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Albertland settlers who founded the vibrant farming community, the town has a positive outlook on the future.

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There’s certainly plenty for the town to be proud of right now, with culture and heritage meeting music and celebration this holiday season.

Undoubtedly the biggest event of the season in Maungaturoto will be a January 3 concert performed by acclaimed kiwi musicians Sons of Zion and Tomorrow People, supported by Homai Te Pakipaki television show winner Chad Chambers. It’s set to be an evening of laid-back summertime grooves as the reggae-infused sounds of the Sons of Zion and the smooth tones of Tomorrow People create the perfect Kiwi summer atmosphere.

There could be few venues better for such a summertime classic. The Maungaturoto Hotel (hosts of the Two Drop tour show) have plenty of summers behind them providing great hospitality and entertainment. Founded amid much controversy, and the subject of one of the most intriguing political battles of the early 1900s, the hotel remains the only such building in New Zealand to almost be lost at sea — twice. Its fabled past and the bizarre circumstances of its construction formed the basis

of a play performed during the 150th anniversary celebrations, and it has become a historical landmark in its own right — quite aside from the grand old establishment’s modern reputation for entertaining events, parties and concerts.

Maungaturoto is also home to the Otamatea Repertory Theatre, recently featured on television in the series Showtime. This well-respected and entirely volunteer-run amateur theatre boasts amazing facilities and a team of very dedicated locals who have staged many stunning plays and musicals throughout the years. Recently they have completed a very successful run of their holiday pantomime 1001 Arabian Nights, telling the classic tales of magic, adventure, genies and heroes with a cast drawn from Maungaturoto’s farms, businesses and schools.

Maungaturoto’s best feature, however — and one which recommends it to many as a place to stay — is the strong sense of community spirit which residents share. A very active resident’s association hosts craft and produce markets monthly, and visitors

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are always impressed with the bright, peaceful and friendly main street with its old-fashioned cafes, interesting shops and immaculately maintained gardens.

Despite being a small town, Maungaturoto is still an important rural hub, and boasts services which many would not expect in a village of this size. A medical centre, appliance store, automotive services and a well-appointed retirement village run by the

local community are all in and around the main street, and branches of large national chains such as RD1, Carters and Four Square are all represented. The regional high school is situated here, as is a top-class sporting complex, home to the Otamatea Hawks rugby team.

Close to the harbour and the rolling hills of the northern Kaipara, yet just around the corner from State Highway One, Maungaturoto is the gateway to the Kauri Coast — and a town full of intriguing history as well! It’s an ideal jumping-off point to explore the coast around Whakapirau and Batley, and great for a stop-over before continuing on into the West. ¢

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While the party celebrating Maungaturoto’s 150th birthday may be over, a sense of pride and a sense of history remain, making this town a must-see stop on any tour through the Kaipara.

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They were successful professionals in Auckland, with Mrs Baines working at Statistics New Zealand and her husband in the mortgage business. But Auckland’s traffic which often meant they had to be out of their Remuera home at 7am meant they were sacrificing their quality of life.

Mrs Baines says family factors also influenced their decision to come to Paparoa. “Barry’s brother, Martin, has farmed in the area for 40 years. And Barry knows the area well.”

In 2001 they bought 20 acres of land near Paparoa and moved a chapel from Remuera onto the property. After six years of commuting every weekend from Auckland, they decided to sell-up and move there full-time.

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While olive oil has a limited market, Mrs Baines believes it has good prospects. “Olive oil is still seen as a boutique product. But the New Zealand public is slowly coming around to the fact we can produce high quality oils in this country.”

Six years after moving to Paparoa Mrs Baines and her husband are happy where they are.

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Village in the valleyA bustling farmers’ market every fortnight brings a carnival atmosphere to ‘the village in the valley — Paparoa — on SH 12 between Maungaturoto and Ruawai, but it is only one of the temptations for a lengthy visit.

Another in a string of settlements founded in pioneer days by the Albertlanders, Paparoa is a good base from which to visit The Kauri Museum, eight kilometres away in Matakohe.

The village boasts several bed and breakfast establishments, with a decided historical ambience.

The area is rich in history and was once a major shipping and boat-building centre of the Kaipara when the region was in its kauri milling heyday.

Attractions include the museum and historic Pahi with its excellent camping ground and boat launching area.

This anniversary weekend, Pahi will become a three-day carnival as the historic Pahi Regatta is held for the 127th year. As well as the B and B accommodation and a fine café and

nearby Cruiser restaurant, the Paparoa Hotel has just undergone a major refurbishment, offering atmospheric accommodation as well as dining and takeaway menus.

“Great pizzas to go, or enjoy our new dining room for a wide selection of al la carte choices,” says mine host, Justin Healey, who took over the pub as a change from milking cows.Centred at the local community hall are a wide variety of activities, from Tai Chi to badminton.

Paparoa has some 300 residents in the village proper, but is experiencing a wider population surge, with the local library registering an influx of new families, attracted to life-style blocks within an easy drive of Auckland, and a true village lifestyle. ¢

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5 Church Rd, RD 1Matakohe 0593 Ph: 09 431 7417

www.kaurimuseum.com

Experience Real New Zealand Heritage through the mighty Kauri tree.

Come and visit the world-famous Kauri Museum. It is a wonderful outing for the family, with interactive displays for all ages.

Northland’s largest undercover attraction - 4,500 sq metres!

M ATA K O H E

p Anglers of all ages crowd the Tinopai wharf

Where history aboundsThe Kauri Museum at Matakohe is the dominant edifice in an otherwise rural atmosphere, but the area has many other facets, combining the best of town and country.

There’s fine dining and boutique accommodation at Matakohe House, a spacious Top Ten Holiday Park for campers, motor homes, and which also provides cabins. The Gumdiggers Café does a brisk lunch trade for museum visitors with a time budget in mind.

While the museum concentrates on history, memories of pioneer days abound everywhere. The old village shops which line the road through Matakohe — once the main road until a new bypass opened — have shuttered shopfronts these days, but house a variety of activities including arts and crafts. In Wharf Road, the stately kauri villa that was home to the

pioneering Smith family for more than a century is open by appointment. At the end of Wharf Road you can still see at low tide, the imprint of pilings from the one-time quarter-mile long steamer wharf, echoing the days when Kaipara Harbour was a highway to Auckland and the world.

The area around the museum is now home to many lifestyle blocks, and the well-attended primary school is evidence of many young families now making their homes there.

The museum commemorates the huge kauri forests that once covered Northland and is a ‘must see’ internationally renowned attraction. ¢

Not least is the temptation of fresh seafood, with oysters, mussels, scallops, snapper, gurnard and many more marine delights there for the catching.

A highlight of the holiday calendar is always the Tinopai Fishing contest, a big event which is definitely being looked forward to. The annual contest is a great family day out and this year’s event on Saturday January 11, offers the perfect way to enjoy the best the Kaipara has to offer.

Funds raised on the day go towards supporting the Tinopai Primary School.

“This year there are great sponsors and heaps of prizes,” says school secretary, Judy Reid.

“We are hoping to raise money enough to buy a van for the school. We have quite a few Year 7 and Year 8 pupils, and they are involved in sports.

With a van, we will be able to get them to events like netball, which is held in Dargaville, and to rugby at Paparoa, as well as other events in the area. As well as prizes, including top of the

line fishing and marine equipment for adults fishing both inside the harbour and out in the open ocean, the children are not forgotten.

“Entry is free for the children’s competition — those aged five to 13 — to catch the biggest sprat,” says Judy.

“For adults the entry into the contest is $30.”

In past years, funds raised in the contest have gone to provide the school with computers and in another year, a week-long trip for students, showing them ‘life outside Tinopai’ in a full schedule of educational visits and activities.

Tickets for the contest are on sale at Hunting and Fishing, Noel Radd Motors, Jacques 4 Square, Challenge Ruawai, GAS Paparoa and the Tinopai Store.

“They will also be on sale at the school from 6am on the day,” says Judy.

“Grab a ticket and have fun supporting the school and the children with a fun day out. There will be plenty of prize giving fun, food and entertainment too.” ¢

Tinopai fishing contest open to all anglersu by Paul Campbell

The prospect of halcyon days on the magnificent Kaipara Harbour attracts an ever growing number of summer holiday visitors to the district.

p The Kauri Museum attracts visitors from around the world


Real EstateBusinesses for Sale

WELL ESTABLISHED printing & custom frame-making business, centrally located $150,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.PRIME COMMERCIAL property for sale — Office/Showroom space ready for your new business venture $635,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale with real potential! This property has a building with 260m2. Ideal for retail outlet. $380,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.EX HEALTH FOOD Shop — commercial property. 118a Victoria Street. Start your own business, be your own boss. You can move in straight away. Good footpath traffic and parking. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.60 JERVOIS STREET — just $115,000! Great location for small business. Has a history of a dairy come take-away. Located at the corner of Jervois Street & Gray Streets, plenty of parking. Don’t miss this opportunity. Land area approx 516m2 Building approx 91m2. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.100 VICTORIA STREET — $225,000. Prime Main Street Location! Selling below G.V. Excellent Window Showcase. Lots of storage. Land Area 751m2. Site Cover 200m2. Category Commercial Retail. Floor area top and bottom 300m2. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.LBM SERVICES & Landscaping Supplies — business and land. 6 & 8 Liverpool Street. Business freehold industrial land, includes 2 sections 1800m2. High stud covered concrete storage, work area, 21 storage bins, office, toilet block, lock up concrete block storage room, high volume water port (household water). Two options: Buy package or Buy Business Plant and Stock for $165,000 and lease land and buildings owned by LBM Services for $375 per week +GST. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.

EX GARDEN CENTRE property in Gladstone Street, Dargaville — suitable for a wide range of activities, small hardware store etc. Good access and parking. Call McKay Family Properties 09 439 8305. SMALL SHOP 8 in arcade between Victoria & Parenga Streets. Approx 500m2 in Parenga Street (alongside the Riverbank parking area) in solid concrete building. Call McKay Family Properties 09 439 8305.

MaungaturotoINDUSTRIAL ZONED LAND & Buildings — Section 2259m2. One building total area 341m2 comprising: 3 bays, storage, staff facilities. SHW location, customer parking. Single and 3 phase power. Currently a well established 30 year local panel shop business with paint shop lessee. Call Leanne Walker 021 431 619.CONSIDERATION TO ALL OFFERS — Pre-1950’s, of mixed construction, corrugated iron walls, roof, timber purlins, sisalation and netting. A former cottage now totally enclosed and utilised as a lunch room, storeroom and amenities. Sink, bench, hot water heaters, two toilets, vanity and hand basin, storage. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.INVESTMENT OR HOME AND INCOME — Commercial income, 6% return on listed sale price. Currently 3 retail/office outlets and accommodation rented. Site plan and leases are available to viewers only. This building has recently undergone major changes and is in very good condition. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.RETAIL OUTLET — Land and building, currently occupied. Vendor will consider offers. Street level access, large 180m2 floor space plus basement storage. Tenant would like to remain in place if possible. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.

Restaurants and HospitalityICONIC COUNTRY HOTEL for Sale or Lease — Kaiwaka. The Three Furlongs long standing local and transient ‘watering hole’ with accommodation. State highway frontage. Easy drive to west and east coast beaches. A great opportunity to explore the hospitality business available as a leasehold business or full going concern with SAV & GST (if any). Full disclosure of accounts available on express enquiries of interest. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.FUNKY FISH Baylys Beach icon. This famous restaurant and renowned music venue seats 40 patrons inside with a further 30 outside. Great opportunity. $550,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.MATAKOHE HOLIDAY PARK on attractively landscaped 1.2ha. Well patronized by holidaymakers, scenic and close to popular beaches and fishing spots. $780,000. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.MATAKOHE HOUSE Stunning colonial style Café & B&B close to the award-winning Kauri Museum, a local tourist must-see location. $925,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.

Rural with First National Dargaville 09 439 7295

FREE RANGE EGG FARM — 3 chicken sheds for 14,000 birds each $795,000. FANTASTIC FAMILY HORTICULTURAL BUSINESS — 1000m2 polyhouse in full production $695,000. EFFECTIVE GRAZING BLOCK and rural retreat. Situated in the beautiful Matakohe $495,000.DAIRY UNIT 62.1633ha milking 190 cows. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be part of NZ’s booming dairy industry $975,000.

PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY COMMERCIAL BUILDING EX HEALTH FOOD SHOP 100 VICTORIA STREET

Dargaville

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James Lucas established Portstar Plastics ten years ago and says it was a no brainer to set up a manufacturing business in a small, rural town.

“I’m originally from Ruawai and I knew that I could get good quality staff here. There was no industry at the time and I knew that if I could provide good employment then people would stay in their job.

“There is little point in Ruawai people travelling to Dargaville for work in search of more money and the problem with working in Whangarei or Auckland, is that people tend to go from one job to the other. In Ruawai, we eliminate all that and that’s why I still have all my original staff.”

Ruawai Promotions and Development chairperson, Bruce Crompton, believes that businesses in Ruawai are fighting back. Servicing the farming community is no longer the core focus and this has given local industry a life of its own.

“In the last couple of years, the local economy has stabilised. The higher dairy payout is attracting new people, new employees and new ideas and lower

house prices are bringing people from the bigger centres.

“There’s also the natural attributes, such as good fishing, and we’re well located in the Northern Wairoa — only an hour from Whangarei and an hour a half from Auckland.”

Of his own business, Crompton Engineering, Mr Crompton says business is stable and possibly on the rise, with an increase in manufacturing.

However, behind the new industry, cattle farming and kumara growing are still mainstays that facilitate the community’s growth.

“Nothing has changed when it comes to the people of Ruawai — the faces may have but the great, community-minded attributes have not,” says Kaipara Kumara managing director, Anthony Blundell.

Established in 1969, Kaipara Kumara now employs about 30 full-time and part-time staff.

“The great thing that we have been able to contribute to, is helping young people get their first job and come to grips with being in a workforce. Many of these young people have moved onto

Flowing with the tide of economic changeu by Joanne Speechly

careers outside of the district but most do not forget where they started.

“A key benefit for families moving into the area are the great education facilities — Ruawai Kindergarten, Ruawai Primary School and Ruawai College —

which are all punching above national averages.”

Ruawai, it seems, is a living example of how traditional industry can work alongside new ideas to provide a small town with economic stability. ¢

R U A W A I

Ruawai, Two Waters, the Kumara Capital of the World — whatever you know it as, the little Northern Wairoa town is a hub of cattle farming and kumara growing. However, as farms amalgamate and people come and go, the face of Ruawai industry is changing and the humble ‘capital’ is holding its own.

p Ruawai, the kumara capital of the world


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Dargaville Lot 2 Skylark Close $295,000Brand NewStill being built, choose your own colour scheme while being built. Easy care section 400m² or have option of buying next door section. 3 bedrooms with ensuite, internal access single garage + laundry. Warm sunny position. Now’s the time to buy.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | [email protected]

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Dargaville 12–14 Ranfurly Street Charming BungalowPlenty of character here, enclosed front porch. Close to schools, churches and shops. The property has 2 titles with large mature trees. 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, character entrance way. Internal access and much more.


rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20343 | 09 439 7575Price on application

Baylys Beach 23 Seaview Road $315,000Beach Beauty1980s’ 3 bedroom home with good size bathroom shower + bath. New roof on house and garage. Lovely sunny back yard 1156m² section. Separate lounge, formal dining area. Close to beach and popular Funky Fish restaurant. Excellent tenants.



Te Kopuru 844 Pouto Road $475,000Tranquility2 double bedrooms upstairs with ensuites and another downstairs. Office on the elevated section with panoramic views of the Wairoa river from the pool. Rooms enjoy views of the grounds with small lake. Vegetable gardens, potting shed, garaging for 3 vehicles and work shop.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | [email protected]


Dargaville 61 Norton Street $365,000Feel Italiano3 double bedroom plus office home, over looking the Northern Wairoa river. Very large master bedroom with ensuite. Charming kitchen, separate dining, lounge with views of the river and a new log burner. Section runs down to the water’s edge. Make an appointment to view.



Dargaville 13 Cobham Ave Vendor on the Move!Built in the 1960s, brick and block, 3 bedroom home with separate kitchen, combined lounge/dining, insulated floor and ceiling, aluminium joinery, HRV system and wood burner, garaging and workshop under house, carport, 875m² section.



Offers over $225,000

Baylys Beach 27 Ripiro Drive $279,000Baylys Beach Holiday Home3 bedrooms plus large conservatory with lovely views. Use as a holiday home or retirement home. Just over one acre of land, more potential here, will consider leaving furniture there, to be negotiated.


rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575

Dargaville 43 Plunket Street $265,000Are You a Big FamilyGreat 5 bedroom home. 4 upstairs, 1 downstairs, 2 bathrooms, extra large rumpus room or party room. Double garage automatic door opener, internal access. Free-standing fireplace with wetback. A must for you to consider. Close to schools, centre of town.



Baylys Beach 9 Ripiro Drive $275,000Beach Holiday Home!Only 6 years young, well looked after 3 double bedrooms, ensuite, extra large front deck for entertaining, plus 2 bay shed. Nice rural outlook and only a short walk to the beach and The Funky Fish restaurant/cafe/bar. Short drive to popular west coast golf course. Selling well below GV.



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R E A L E S TAT E

While prices in Auckland continue to spiral upward, out of the reach of many first home buyers, the opportunities to enter the property market here may never have been better. Looking at the numbers, it’s fair to say that a person selling their Auckland suburban home could easily afford to purchase a home here in the Kaipara, as well as an operational business, and still have money left over for a new car or boat! It’s all a matter of perspective.

Jean Johnson, of Dargaville’s Ray White real estate offices, is a ‘veteran’ of the local property market, who is of the opinion that the Kaipara has more to offer than many people perceive.

“House prices in the Kaipara are still very reasonable, and although our rates have increased, we are still one of the cheapest areas in New Zealand to live,” she says. “We have the best of both worlds — peace, quiet, no traffic lights, free parking and affordable prices for town and country living. We have the lifestyle here!”

“I have been involved with real estate here for more than 20 years, and hence I have a sound knowledge and understanding of the property market in the Kaipara area,” says Jean. “I have sold many houses over the years — sometimes second or third time around due to people’s circumstances changing. My first house I sold in the Kaipara was a big four-bedroom home on a big quarter acre section — for $45,000. That house would now be worth $200,000, and this still represents great value for money.”

Jean says that it’s not just local folks who are taking advantage of good prices in the market.

“Our recent sales in Te Kopuru (a rural village on the Pouto peninsula) have increased from new people coming to the area — also Baylys Beach has seen a trend of new people either coming back or new people coming to settle in this area.”

A quick look at some of the listings available locally reveals a selection of homes which would tip the scales at a

Affordable choices for a better lifestyleThe Kaipara region represents excellent value for home buyers, and a world of choices as well, spanning everything from investment properties to beachfront sections ready for a brand new home, established and productive farms, picturesque lifestyle blocks and well-appointed family homes close to schools and amenities.

hefty price in the big city. Kauri villas, multi-acre blocks with plenty of ‘man cave’ shed space, old fashioned beach houses with lots of character, and very few homes without a full quarter-acre section — some of them for under $200,000.

This time of the year many holidaymakers must surely be

looking at the value inherent in our local property market and weighing up their options to be near to the lakes, beach, fishing and countryside full-time.

The message from local real estate professionals is — go for it! The stress-free lifestyle you’ve always wanted is within your grasp here. ¢

photo courtesy Deb Evans

u by Andy Bryenton


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Whakapirau

Only $475,000 you get a Lake view from private family home. This Modern home has been nicely decorated with open

fireplace. Remote control to double garage and workshop with internal access. There’s an outside covered deck with

side blinds plus an adjoining outside deck. Another deck from the separate bathroom. The master bedroom has

ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe plus a CRT TV with set top box for Free to Air reception. Two 10,000 litre rainwater

tanks connected together, plus a 5,000 litre header tank supplies the house via a high pressure pump. The house is

insulated. Kitchen has dishwasher and microwave oven in central sink unit, a stainless steel fridge and 4 bar stools,

plus 4 burner gas cooktop and an electric cooker. Clothes washer and Dryer stay. Code Compliance Certificate issued.

Macadamia nut orchards (70 mature trees), mature pines, a small Blackwood forest, a natural block with native trees

and 2 grazing paddocks.

For Sale$475,000

View by appointment

www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22403

Beverley Morrison

0212 880 588 (09) 431 8820

[email protected]

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

For Sale$475,000

View by appointment

rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22403

Beverley Morrison

0212 880 588 (09) 431 8820

[email protected]


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Paparoa

A stunning 180 degree outlook of the upper Kaipara Harbour inlets & surrounding rural land. Positioned for the view

and privacy this Sovereign home boasts 200 sqm plus conservatory. Just six years old, it consists of four bedrooms,

ensuite, spacious open living and attached double garage with internal access. Features Australian hardwood flooring &

matching joinery, spacious & functional kitchen with little bonuses of under floor heating, wet back, HRV and more.

Multiple outbuildings include newer triple bay lean-to with one secured bay. Woolshed, yards and load ramp & other

sheds with 3-phase & phone available here. Easy rolling land, 47 acres in two titles: 11 paddocks with 3 ponds. A

well tended property throughout and a proud purchase to acquire.

For Sale as price plus GST on the remaining land or as a Going Concern. If your not sure please enquire about GST.

For Sale$790,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]


For Sale$790,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]



rwwarkworth.co.nz

Matakohe

Tide at the boundary. Three Bedroom home on 11917m2. You will be IMPRESSED by the TRANQUILITY and native

gardens this property has to offer. Short way down cul-de-sac. Tidal at bottom boundary, lay a net or go fishing in the

inner KAIPARA HARBOUR. Home of the internationally acclaimed KAURI SETTLER MUSEUM. Good cafe and primary

school in walking distance. For Sale$269,000

View by appointment


Keith Shadbolt

021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646

[email protected]


For Sale$269,000

View by appointment


Keith Shadbolt

021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646

[email protected]


Maungaturoto

A great choice for your first family home or rental investment. Tidy, 4 bedrooms with storage/rumpus on a fully fenced

819m2 section. Polished floors, open fireplace & new exterior paint. North facing with pretty rural outlook. Easy walk to

work, shops and schools from this handy location. Tenanted $250pw. Motivated Seller.

Central to main centres. Drive times approx: 15mins to Whakapirau Beach on the Kaipara, Wellsford 25mn, Whangarei

50mn, Auckland 90mn Maungaturoto Amenities: Pre-school, Primary & College plus Christian and Brethren

Schools, Sports Facility, Theatre, Medical Centre, Library, Lotto, Gift shop, Cafe, Vet, Hardware, 4square, Award-

winning Sunshine Organics Store & more...

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For Sale$218,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]


For Sale$218,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]



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On 13996m2, an immaculate 3 bedroom home, 7 paddocks

of gentle contour. Ample shedding plus a large chiller for

home-kill or flowers. Run a few animals or hone your

horticultural talents. Situated off a tarseal road just out of a

friendly rural township with great services schools &

amenities. Phone me to explore the possibilities...

Maungaturoto

For Sale$349,000

View by appointment


Keith Shadbolt

021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646

[email protected]


For Sale$349,000

View by appointment


Keith Shadbolt

021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646

[email protected]


A beautiful secluded hideaway from the bustle of the big

smoke. Air-conditioned to keep you comfortable all year

round.

Spacious throughout with open plan living and tasteful decor

with great chattels. 3 bedrooms, double garage with

workshop, carport, separate bathroom, toilet, wet room and

much more on 4 Hectares with a mix of lawn, grazing and

pine tree plantation.

6kms from Maungaturoto village shops and services. 10

minutes from waters edge. Call me now to view.

Maungaturoto

For Sale$415,000

View by appointment


Beverley Morrison

0212 880 588 a/h 09 431 8872

[email protected]


For Sale$415,000

View by appointment


Beverley Morrison

0212 880 588 a/h 09 431 8872

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51 A Whaka Street.

This is a pleasant, easy-care home. Still has some internal

cosmetics to be done. Separate title on 420m2. New garage.

Currently rented @ $180.00/wk to long term tenant. Handy

to all amenities. Suit 1st home buyers or retiring couple.

Owner will look at trade, swap and/or offers. Call me NOW!

Maungaturoto

For Sale$194,000

View by appointment


Keith Shadbolt

021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646

[email protected]


For Sale$194,000

View by appointment


Keith Shadbolt

021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646

[email protected]


A modern and sensible lifestyle arrangement with lots of

benefits for its owner. A private and sheltered spot for this

recent re-site of a young 3 bedroom Sunshine Home with

extensive undercover decking for that summer entertaining.

New appliances and floorings plus new kitchen and bathroom

fit. Fully fenced 2.07 hectare (5 acres) north aspect, with a

patch of native trees and grazing. Close to village and

harbour. Get comfortable, then move forward. View asap.

Drive times approx: Paparoa village 2 min, Pahi boat Launch

9 mins, SH One 20 mins, Dargaville 40 mins, Whangarei 40

mins, Auckland 90 mins

Paparoa

For Sale$349,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]


For Sale$349,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]



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Lots of potential for this farmlet. Re-site or build. Rear

calves,raise chooks or miniature horses! Small outbuildings

with power on site. East/West aspect 30 acres. Hillside

contour with stands of mature native trees. Dam and creek

water. Handy to village amenities yet private and rural with

pretty elevated outlook. Realistic vendor asks realistic price.

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Paparoa

For Sale$185,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]


For Sale$185,000

View by appointment


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]


Unwind right here from the madness of the world and go

fishing! All tide boat launch or fish from the wharf.

Set up base at this half acre site (2130m2) with views of trees

and sounds of birds and in reach of the beach & harbour

fishing grounds.

A modern home, 3 bedrooms, open plan living, sarked

ceilings, extensive decking for that summertime entertaining

and outdoor living. Carport, boat & car parking.

Still time to be in for the Tinopai Fishing Competition 11

January 2014 - but hurry.

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Open Home

Tinopai Ngatoto Road

For Sale$335,000

View by appointment or 11/1/14 1-2.30pm


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]


For Sale$335,000

View by appointment or 11/1/14 1-2.30pm


Leanne Walker

021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199

[email protected]


Here’s a Great Property for you...

There’s 4 bedrooms, 2 toilets, 2 water storage tanks, shaded

BBQ area plus water views. Only a 5 minute walk to the water

for your swimming, boating, fishing. You could have all your

family and friends here at this great riverside settlement. Why

not have your holidays or live here permanently?

Whakapirau

For Sale$438,860

View by appointment


Beverley Morrison

0212 880 588 a/h 09 431 8872

[email protected]


For Sale$438,860

View by appointment


Beverley Morrison

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Dargaville 206 Victoria StreetGood starter or investmentGood size 130m² home, walking distance to town. 4 Large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate lounge, good sized kitchen. 1030m² section, has been returning $265 a week on rent. Needs a little TLC, so roll up your sleeves and come along for a look. House is vacant, so early possession is possible.

$399,000Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 [email protected]

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$198,000Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 Licence 10008608 [email protected]

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Dargaville 28 Seaview RoadQuality and Prestige at the BeachOnly 4½ years old, Jennian Home, quality chattels throughout. 4 good sized bedrooms with ensuite, ranch slider opening out onto nice sunny patio area. 1 bedroom could be separated off for granny or teenager. Lovely workable kitchen, back parking area with lockable double garage. Only a short walk to popular west coast beach. Life’s a beach.







Te Kopuru 14 Clean Street $189,000AffordableTidy 1990s’ 3 bedroom home, flat easy care section. Extra large double garage + Laundry. Tank water + Sewage. Some river views. Warm sunny house. Tenanted at the moment, good for investment.Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | [email protected]/dar20330 | 09 439 7575

Dargaville 101 Ranfurly Street $180,000Great First Home Buy Or Rental Investment3/4 bedroom large home, flat section, 2 toilets, Kent style fireplace, single garage, easy walk to town. Priced to sell.Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | [email protected]/dar20333 | 09 439 7575

Te Kopuru 29 West Coast Road $160,000First Home Buyers or Investors3 bedroom home requiring a little TLC. Good section, off street parking and a double garage. Vendor motivated so very negotiable.Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | [email protected]/dar20339 | 09 439 7575

Dargaville 21 Portland Street $198,000Pretty as a PictureThis delightful home on its own fully fenced immaculate grounds is only minutes walk to the shopping centre. Two double bedrooms, bathroom, separate shower, separate toilet with access from bathroom and hall, beautiful lounge/dining with bay window and French doors opening to a private courtyard with all day sun.Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | [email protected]/dar20338 | 09 439 7575

Dargaville 19 Tirarau Street $185,000Look Here!Tidy 3 bedroom or 4th bedroom/sleep out. Located in the centre of town, some built-in furniture, fireplace with wet-back, built around 1930s. Good sized 820m² section. Tandem garage lockable with power. Short walk to shops.Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | [email protected]/dar20299 | 09 439 7575

Ruawai 89 Dunn Road $165,000Cute and CozyRelax in the country and enjoy this character bungalow house, hang your family photos on the picture rails, tank water + septic tank. Only a short distance to Ruawai schools. Priced to sell now.Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | [email protected]/dar20327 | 09 439 7575

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A great place to liveu by Colin Patterson

When Joseph Dargaville and his family arrived in the Northern Wairoa in 1871, he was immediately impressed by the area’s potential.

The wide river gave the area easy access to the sea. Its resources of timber from kauri and other species were virtually untapped, as was its kauri gum. Joseph Dargaville saw his chance, leasing four acres alongside the Kaihu River from local chief Parore Te Awha. He set up a trading post and established a timber business.

The following year Joseph Dargaville bought the 171-acre Tunatahi Block from Parore and others and established a settlement bearing his name at the junction of the Kaihu and Wairoa rivers.

He put money into the town, building wharves and tramways. His timber business and store expanded so quickly that by 1876 he was said to employ 400 people.

When he died suddenly at sea in 1896 while returning from a business trip to Britain, Joseph Dargaville had left a substantial legacy. His vision led to the establishment of substantial industries in the extraction of timber and kauri gum in Northland.

141 years after Joseph Dargaville bought land in the Kaipara, the township named after him is the district’s seat of

local government and also the gateway to the Kauri Coast and Waipoua Forest.

According to the 2013 Census, Dargaville has a population of 4251. Located on the junction of state highways 12 and 14, the town has three primary schools, one intermediate and a high school. Dargaville has a hospital and medical centre, while its community facilities include a town hall, a museum and Northland’s only 50-metre swimming pool.

And it’s only 14km from the centre of town to Baylys Beach on the west coast. Baylys is an entry point to Ripiro Beach, which at more than 100km is New Zealand’s longest drivable beach.

Although Dargaville does not have the excitement of Auckland, it has a more comfortable pace of life. There are no traffic lights, parking meters and no congestion. Dargaville’s business centre has a wide choice of goods and services to meet your needs. And Whangarei is less than an hour away. Dargaville is a place that has attracted people from all over New Zealand. Housing is affordable and the weather’s great. Find out for yourself how good Dargaville is! ¢

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Historic tavern with a story to tellIf these walls could talk, the history of Dargaville would be brought to a very lively form of life indeed.

u by Andy Bryenton

The Northern Wairoa Hotel has stood at the heart of the ‘town by the river’ for well over a century, and even this, it’s second iteration, is a historic place in its own right with stories to tell. Most of them would reflect good times, music and dancing too — because this busy hotel, bar, TAB and restaurant has been seen by generations as a convivial meeting place and a haven for travellers.

Established in the days of the kauri trade, when the river was alive with tall ships (and the streets filled with

rough-and-ready gumdiggers, sailors and timbermen), the original Northern Wairoa hotel resembled nothing more than a grand old Wild West saloon. The old timber building succumbed to fire in the 1920s, but not before earning a reputation for hospitality and good hearty food.

The current establishment dates back to that art-deco-era rebuild, and it stands as a fine example of the classic Kiwi alehouse and hostelry. With rooms ranging from the tidy and comfortable

p Walls with stories to tell – the Northern Wairoa Hotel

to the ornate and stately, the Northern Wairoa Hotel has accommodated all manner of travellers, from rambunctious back-country traders to model-T driving early motorists, all the way up to today’s holidaymakers and backpackers.

Recent restorations and upgrades have seen live music return to the hotel in a big way, with this year’s concert by local musicians Soljah heralding the re-opening of what was once the hotel’s ballroom. This impressive space now

serves as a full-service restaurant — and sometimes a large-capacity entertainment venue.

The Northern Wairoa has seen many ‘firsts’ during its century or more of history — including being the delivery address for the nations first ever airmail delivery.

But some things have remained the same — cold beer, hot, hearty Kiwi tucker and good times will never go out of fashion. ¢


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A great place to do businessFrom one quarterly publication, a visitor’s guide to Northland attractions, to seven regional newspapers covering most of New Zealand’s rural area has been a quantum leap in seven years for Dargaville publishing company, NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd.

Founded by Dargaville couple, Allan and Patricia Mortensen, the company started expanding with its flagship publication, the monthly Kaipara Lifestyler, now a weekly.

Today, NorthSouth Multi Media has a stable of seven newspapers — the Kaipara Lifestyler, Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles, Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, Canterbury Farming, and the most recently established, The Record, a weekly newspaper servicing Rolleston, West Melton and Darfield in Canterbury.

“This in fact means we are producing in excess of 2.5 million newspapers a year from our Dargaville-based business,” said Mr Mortensen.

“Integral to this has been the huge support we have received from our advertisers and readers, and it just shows that Dargaville has the climate for businesses to succeed. Modern high speed communications mean our staff enjoy the lifestyle of a country centre, with the workplace sophistication of a capital city.

“The depth of support for our publications was demonstrated in the introduction of Northern Farming Lifestyles in April 2008. Shortly after it appeared, demand saw its circulation double from some 15,000 copies to 33,300 now finding their way to every rural delivery address from the Auckland harbour bridge to Cape Reinga.”

The company now has offices in Darfield and West Melton in Canterbury which are operating as the company’s main sales centres. This means being involved in the rapidly expanding economic development in Christchurch — and in turn is creating jobs in their production centre in Dargaville. A win, win for everybody.

The NorthSouth Multi Media operation is probably best summed up by the words of its general manager, Deb Wright.

“I have been with the company around 9 years now and I do take ownership of it. It’s ‘my baby’ but it is always a team operation,” she says.

“We are a local company creating local jobs and we are also investing in on-going job training opportunities.

Currently we have a staff of 35, with 25 of them in Dargaville and are expecting to add to that number over the year ahead.

“Our flagship publication, the Kaipara Lifestyler, is a local publication for Kaipara people and we are keeping our investment in the district.

“As we add further publications to our stable, modern communications mean that the bulk of the job creation and workforce stays in Dargaville.

“Whoever said, business is business got it wrong, business is about people, and we have a great team.” ¢

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Northland Field Days bring big benefits to Kaiparau by Colin Patterson

When in 1985 the Dargaville Jaycees decided to organise an event to bring farmers and townies together, few could have envisaged how much it would grow.

More than 80 exhibitors came to the Dargaville Race Course for the event. Despite pouring rain, the event was declared a roaring success and a decision made to repeat it the following year.

Now almost 29 years later, the Dargaville Jaycees are no more. But the Northland Field Days have gone from strength to strength. The 2014 Field Days will take place at Awakino Point from February 27 to March 1 and are expected to attract 25,000 spectators throughout thethree days.

The Northland Field Days have grown to such an extent it is now the second largest agricultural show in the country, only bettered by the National Field Days at Hamilton’s Mystery Creek. Businesses from up and down the country will descend on Dargaville to show their wares and sell their products, mostly — but not

exclusively — to farmers. More than 550 exhibitors — many from out of town — are expected to display their wares during the three-day event. With so many exhibitors and spectators descending on Dargaville, the town’s hotels, motels, guest houses, caravan parks and camp grounds have been booked out for

months. While there have been no studies to confirm it, Northland Field Days are probably worth millions to the Kaipara every year. Event administrator Meagan Edmonds says bookings for the 2014 Field Days sites are ‘really good’.

Community groups will be on hand during the events to help with parking.

Ms Edmonds says the Field Days website is being updated so patrons can find out before they come what is happening and where. People can also book tickets online helping them avoid long queues at thefront gate. ¢

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Asked why she and her family moved from Blenheim to Baylys Beach, Trish Rolfe says ‘it just sort of happened’.

She and her husband Mark had just built a truck stop. “The paperwork took four years. It just got too big for us.”

So they sold it to a developer and came to Northland on holiday.

“We saw the Baylys Beach Holiday Park was for sale. We thought we’d give it a go.”

The original plan was for her husband’s cousin to run it. “But his wife texted me and said the timing’s not right.”

So Mr and Mrs Rolfe bought their nine and 11-year old children to have a look and they fell in love with it.

Four months later the family moved north and became the camp’s new owners.

“I didn’t know anybody up here —not a soul. It was difficult for my daughter, with new schools and making new friends. But Dargaville High School has been very good formy kids.”

p Trish Rolfe — owner of Baylys Beach Holiday Park

One of the best parts of the job is that Trish gets to meet people from all over the world. “The first timers can’t believe that this place is here. We’re the hidden jewel of the Kaipara.”

After seven years at Baylys Beach Trish says there are no regrets. Her daughter, now 16, runs the horse

trekking business attached to the holiday park. They also hire out quad bikes. “For our children’s sake it’s the best thing we could have done. Baylys is such a healthy environment. I can’t think of a better place to live than Baylys beach. The people are wonderful.”

And while most of us are enjoying a relaxing break over Christmas, Trish and her family will be working long hours keeping their guests happy. But she’s not concerned. “I love being with people who are enjoying themselves. It’s really lovely.” ¢

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New Council Facilitator wants to hear community voices

Councils with a community development focus work “with” rather than “for” communities. That is where Darlene comes in. Darlene can assist communities and community groups by partnering with them to help them to develop and provide their own facilities and services which in turn helps to build strong and vibrant communities.

Darlene wants to make the process of dealing with Council easier for community groups and individuals.

She says the Council has already held community planning sessions in Baylys Beach, Tinopai and Pahi. More are planned, with dates yet to be confirmed.

Ms Lang came to the Council after spending four years as a community facilitator with Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua based in Dargaville. “It was a project that was coming to an end,” she says of her previous job. “I applied for this one because it was right up my alley - I want to help communities and help rebuild trust in the Council.”

As in any region of such wide geographical area, “communities”

If you would like to contact Darlene phone Kaipara District Council on 09 439 3123.

The Council has the goal of “working with the people and businesses of Kaipara to encourage community and economic development”.

Darlene Lang

is certainly the right word. From the seaside holidaymakers and bach owners of Mangawhai to the farmers of the Kaipara’s rural heartland (and all kinds of groups, organisations and societies in between), it’s the job of Council to reach out, to metaphorically build bridges and to help make things happen.

Darlene is determined to get stuck in. “I’ve already got a lot of contacts in the community. I want to do what I can to help people to achieve their goals. It’ll be a learning curve for me. But if people are prepared to go on the journey then I’m prepared to help them.”

A move from the heart“It was August 2010 when we first noticed Waipoua Lodge for sale and ventured north for our first encounter with the grand old lady.”

Lodge owner Fran Farrant and her husband Ian had an affinity with the Waipoua Forest and Dargaville having spent a couple of “wonderful breaks” there at Kauri House Lodge. “Our priorities for our move were a low maintenance, small dwelling which we could open up onto decks in summer and close down in winter, with enough land to be self sufficient in vegetables and perhaps run a few animals. Our guests often ask us how we came upon moving to Waipoua Lodge and we have to respond that it did not fit the criteria from any perspective.

What Waipoua Lodge did do was to open a door through which our hearts walked — we fell in love with the beautiful old homestead, the history and of course the natural environment. But with sound business hats on, we took off the rose coloured glasses.

“We moved in and had our first guest just five days later. Neither of us had seriously been in the hospitality business before. Ian had worked at the Hotel Intercontinental to fund himself through University and we both enjoyed cooking and entertaining. These skills coupled with our strong corporate,

financial and customer service backgrounds were pretty much all we had in our toolbox!

“In three years we have hosted over 1,300 guests, had an exponential learning curve, maintained our Qualmark 5 Star status, plus added the Qualmark Enviro Gold Award, TripAdvisors’ Travellers Choice Award for Best Luxury Hotel, Best Small Hotel and Best Service, plus been a finalist in the Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards. Hard work? You bet! It is a 24/7 business and you have to love it to be able to survive in the aftermath of the global economic recession.

“The market is highly competitive and if you are not delivering the best you possibly can then someone else will get the business. Today’s environment is definitely online and without a strong and professional online presence you will not be found plus you will be judged on what you present.

“We have achieved great accolades, amazing guest feedback and bookings growing each year. However the Kauri Coast is to some extent a hidden gem. Our involvement in the Kauri Coast Tourism Development Trust is

our way of supporting tourism as part of the economic growth for the area which clearly could provide some great opportunities for those looking to come and live and work in tourism based businesses. Our own future plans include next year reinstating the various

restaurant and online licences which will once again see Waipoua Lodge open to the local non-guest community to allow this historic homestead to again be the venue for special celebrations and functions, including a new garden marquee setting for weddings.” ¢

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As part of this year’s Save Kiwi Week, the Department of Conservation and Kiwis for kiwi hosted seven guided night walks at Trounson Park. The impressive turnout was a coup for the conservation groups and they are urging more people to take an interest in native bird life in the Kaipara.

“We were rapt with the turnout and there were lots of local people, which is what we wanted — that engagement with the community,” says DOC kiwi ranger, James McLaughlin, of the kiwi night walks.

“However, people don’t need to wait for a guided tour — they can go for a walk around the track at Trounson Park any night. It’s important for people to remember to stay on the track, because of the risk of transferring kauri dieback, and we ask that people use lights with a red light filter and observe the kiwi rather than chase them down!

“Seeing kiwis can be a bit hit and miss, par ticularly during breeding season, but you’re almost guaranteed to hear them on any given night.”

It is recommended that people walk in small groups of four or five and take a slow stroll around the track, listening for kiwi movements and calls. Torches with red cellophane over them make an excellent light for the occasion.

“We are one of the few areas that have a healthy kiwi population and that is down to a lot of hard work from DOC,” says Kiwi for kiwi Western rep, Tracy Hayward.

Perhaps a lesser known but equally special bird is the kokako and the Kaipara’s West Coast boasts the only two surviving populations in Northland.

“The Mataraua and Waipoua Kokako Block population is in 800 hectares, up near Tutamoe village on the Waiuku Coach Road. Four kokako pairs were discovered in the Mataraua Forest in 1984 and now, due to rat, stoat and possum control, that number is up around 50 pairs. Since the kokako rose above that really low population density,

they have started to grow exponentially.“The track on Waoku Coach Road is

a tramping track and people can walk along it, take their tents and camp out, then they can hear the kokako first thing in the morning.

The best time is during September or just post the breeding season, around February.”

The walking track has an easy gradient and runs through the middle of plenty of kokako territories. It is a public track but for courtesy reasons people are asked to contact Toni Browne on 09 439 5097

for access through their property. Toni also has backpacker a c c o m m o d a t i o n available in an old farmhouse.

The second Waima Kokako Block population is smaller — about ten pairs covering roughly 160 hectares at the end of the Taita Bridle Track.

“It’s a two to three hour walk up the

Oraora saddle where a rough campsite is found, so bring a tent.

“The track is tough in places but well marked and the best time to hear kokako is early morning during spring and late summer.”

Due to the success of the Mataraua/Waipoua kokako population, five kokako pairs have been transferred to the Puketi Forest, where the Puketi Trust has its own intensive pest control programme. There are plans for another five pairs to be transferred in the Puketi Forest in 2014.

The kokako is the bird on the $50 note and they are renowned for the clarity and volume of their song, which carries far across the forest.

In the early morning, a pair may sing a duet for up to half an hour with other kokako joining in to form a ‘bush choir’.

p Nurturing kiwis — with DOC’s ongoing trapping and governance of Trounson Park, it can now boast a healthy kiwi population of 30 to 40 breeding pairs

In Maori myth, it was the kokako that filled its wattles with water and brought it to Maui as he fought the sun.

His thirst quenched, Maui rewarded the kokako by making its legs long and slender, so it could easily bound through the forest in search of food. ¢

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p North Island Kokako — their haunting and evocative call may be heard in the Mataraua Forest and through the Oraora saddle

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Every weekend it’s no surprise to see flat-deck utes carrying serious off road machines to and from the trails, and when a local school in this part of New Zealand needs to think of a fund-raiser, many turn to a trail ride for the family instead of the more traditional bake sale or sausage sizzle.

All this dirt-riding action needs a place to call home — a top-quality track to hone racing skills for the big leagues, and a springboard for learning new skills and confidence.

In 2010 that home was established in Redhill, and the Dargaville Motocross and ATV club was born.

Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of every month at the custom-built Redhill track, the club boasts eight categories of riders, from mini-track novices still in primary school, all the way up to racers who compete with the nation’s best.

The club is dedicated to building riders’ skills, fostering competitive prowess, and above all, having tons of fun! ¢

A home for off-road actionThe Kaipara district is renowned for outdoor activities, and perhaps few more so than motocross and ATV trail riding.

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A warm welcome in sunny AratapuThe Pouto peninsula is a playground of outdoors pursuits — from horse treks to motocross, fishing to beachcombing and so much more.

With locations such as Kellys Bay, Pouto Point and the magnificent Ripiro Beach coast, this unspoiled gem of the Kaipara is only a few minutes’ drive from Dargaville, and a world away from the stress and bustle of the big city.

The little town of Aratapu sits at the gateway of the peninsula — it’s name in Maori translates to ‘sacred path’. Nowadays the township itself is small, even by comparison to neighbouring

Te Kopuru, but there was a time when this area was part of a thriving timber trade, sending logs out to sea for the merchant and naval fleetsof Britain.

However, as local wisdom has it, no town is too small to have a great tavern, and Aratapu’s ‘local’ is among the best in the business.

Owners Donice and Richard Morris have worked hard to make this traditional

p Classic cars make a rally stop at the hotel

rural pub something truly special. From the roaring open fireplace in the taproom which welcomes travellers in the chill of winter, through to the sunny garden bar which beckons in warmer weather, attention to detail is the key to this unique hotel, bar and restaurant’s charm. With historical workmen’s tools on the walls in the lounge, chili-pepper party lights adorning a row of shady umbrellas out on the deck and well-appointed facilities for overnight guests, welcomes don’t come much warmer anywhere!

A quick look at the menu from the Aratapu’s excellent restaurant also highlights another point of difference. As Donice hails from the US state of Texas, there are many regional delights to be sampled which have a distinctly Texan or New Orleans theme.

Next to mouthwatering lamb shanks and lasagne you’ll find such fusion favourites as a homemade kumara bread muffaletta — salami, ham, cheese and olive chutney New Orleans style, but with a Kaipara twist. The Texan ribs are also a surefire winner! ¢


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Lampona cylindrata are a social spider and they really like the company of humans. Did you know they eat other spiders? this may explain their toxicity. They are now widespread throughout NZ. They love to live inside in our clothing, blankets, papers and even shoes at the front door ; you can also find them under bark, rocks or leaf litter. If you get bitten you may experience burning at the site with localized swelling, itchiness at the bite site, the bite may develop into an ulcerous sore, you may develop flu like

symptoms, or it can develop into a necrosis. Can homeopathy help? Lampona cylindrata is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the spider itself and this relies on the central principle of homeopathy which is that ‘like cures like’ and ‘that which causes a disease can also cure it’.

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The skilled medical care some take for granted, is one more good reason for living in Kaipara.

“Our community has always been passionate about our hospital and primary healthcare services and will do what it takes to retain services locally,” says the chief executive of the Kaipara Community Health Trust, Debbie Evans.

“We are an active group. The Town Hall has often been overflowing with members of the public expressing their opinions on health services — we’re happy to jump on a plane to Wellington if that needs to happen — and we are also just as happy to put our hands in our pockets and collectively fundraise and purchase ‘gold star’ pieces of medical equipment to ensure our rural community has access to the latest technology.”

“For New Zealand Residents it currently costs $17.50 to see a doctor for a normal consultation when you are

registered with the Dargaville Medical Centre. Our blood tests and X-rays are also usually free and these services are based in the same building. If people are in need of more intensive care the hospital is down the corridor, staffed with highly trained nurses with all the equipment and resources they require. In the event of an emergency, the Rescue Helicopter is only a phone call away.”

Ms Evans adds that Dargaville health services are often show-cased at conferences as a preferred ‘model of care’ in rural health.

“Jen Thomas our Dargaville Hospital manager also is the chair of New Zealand Rural Hospital Network. On July 4 she completed 20 years of service at the hospital and says an important element of her work is ensuring that the hospital is a place where people feel supported and want to work which in turn provides a stable workforce that benefits the community.

“A patient can visit a doctor or physiotherapist, have blood tests or x-rays, and if necessary be admitted to a twelve-bed hospital without ever leaving the premises. But in the same building is a hospice room, a maternity ward, occupational therapy facilities and an outpatients area. Nearby are community health services including public nurses, mental health services, social workers and Maori health care under Te Ha Oranga. Through video conference links, a patient can have a consultation with a specialist in Whangarei or Auckland.”

“So while in Kaipara, we may be living rurally, we have the best health care services at our fingertips. Dargaville has a satellite clinic operating in Ruawai while the Wellsford-based Coast to Coast health service provider runs medical centres in Maungaturoto and Mangawahi and an additional clinic in Paparoa.”


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Boutique Kai Iwi Lakes holiday retreat, Wai Hou Oma Lodge is set in picturesque surroundings and has received a wealth of appreciative reviews during its ten years in existence. The seven acre ‘paddock’ has evolved over time to include four self-contained lodges, a large pergola and a conference room.

When Ruby and Noel Martin decided to purchase the property in 2004, the idea was to have a base from which they could pursue water skiing.

“We bought a paddock with a wee pond and have developed it from there,” says Ruby. “We were living at Maungatapere at the time and planned to build a bach, as we were tired of trudging the boat over to the lakes every weekend.

“However, the land was more than we expected and we both had home-based businesses, so we decided to move over. I was growing roses hydroponically at the time but I’d had enough, so we came over here, built two lodges and grew from there.

“Now, I do a lot of cooking for guests — even though the lodges are all self-contained. Overseas visitors, in

particular, are really keen to have a sit down and chin-wag with us because it gives them a chance to interact with the natives!”

Noel is a designer by trade and still designs buildings, and Ruby is an artist — when time allows — and she has recently started branching out into sculpture.

The transformation of their bare landscape into a lifestyle business was a natural progression.

The process involved intensive landscaping, removal of soil and excavations for the building sites, the small watering-hole became a lake and the property has been planted extensively.

The gardens help mitigate the westerly winds and provide privacy between the lodges. Wai Hou Oma

Lodge is now four separate, various sized lodges and one couple’s guest room with ensuite situated in the main house. A more recent addition is the 13-seat conference room and a dedicated art studio for Ruby.

Apart from the continuous availability of nature’s attractions, amenities include a spa gazebo, newly constructed home

theatre, mountain bikes and a helipad in the middle of the lake.

“The highlight for me is meeting all the different people and seeing the whole place grow. We’ve probably reached our limit in terms of what we can do with the place but designing and maintaining the gardens is a never ending story.” ¢

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WE WISH ALL OUR CLIENTS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR

2013 Christmas Hours

OPEN:30th December - 31st December

9am - 3.00pm6th January - 10th January

9am - 4.00pm

We hope you all have a wonderful year. Enjoy the Christmas Break!Take care and we look forward to seeing you all in 2014.

Office hours during the holiday periodare as follows:

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• Friday 10am – 4pm • Saturday 10am – 1pm

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ART GALLERY

Featuring ArtistsPatricia Mortensen - ‘Glass as my canvas’

Jen Crundwell - Jewellery

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Volunteers at the gallery required - please contact Robyn 09 439 6959

Mini Exhibition

This Bill will be effective from 1 April 2015. The main changes to the treatment of employee allowances are as follows:

Accommodation allowancesAccommodation allowances paid

to employees will be exempt from income tax;

For up to two years when there is an expectation the employee will be working away for no more than two years;

For up to three years when the employee is involved in a capital project;

For up to five years when the employee is involved in a Canterbury earthquake recovery project.

Meal paymentsMeal allowances paid to employees

will be exempt from income tax:• If they are paid for a period of less

than three months and are linked to work related travel.

• Payments of allowances to cover meal expenses for lunches at

Accommodation, meal and clothing allowances explainedA bill has been introduced to Parliament that will change the treatment of employee allowances.

conferences or training courses will be exempt. The expense will only be exempt if the employee attends the meal because of the nature of the duties of the job.

• The meal expense will not be exempt if it is provided as a salary trade-off.

Clothing allowanceLump sum clothing allowances paid

to staff who do not wear a uniform are taxable income to employees.

The information provided above is intended as comment only and should not be relied upon or used as a

substitute for professional advice. Professional advice should be sought in relation to any particular situation or circumstance. ¢

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PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250

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

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As me reglar readas no, I’m a werkin’ Dog, ona sheep an’ beef farm up the backa Rooawhy. I sorta run tha place fer the Boss, an’ his gerlfren’ Sharlene, an’ there baby dorter, Sophy.

Acterly this manely involves keepin’ Boss outa trubble, what’s been a big ask sinse I arrived up hear from Horks Bay a few yeers ago, afta Boss spotted me ona sheep run ina Ruahinees.

I no I cost him an arm ana leg, cos he keeps tellin me. Well enyway, I soon settild in hear ona proppity, an me ana Boss git on pretty well. Sharlene’s a skool teacha, down atta local skool, but she’s on leeve now cosa Sophy.

Well, I’m an EYE dog of course, but Bos reckons I also am a handee dog, witch meens I hava helluva lotta jobs to do roun’ the place. Not tha leest, is keepin’ an’ eye on wot an’ hoo comes ova tha kattil stop ata farm gate.

Cos this time of tha yeer, it gits pretty busy. This las week, we had Craka, an’ Plumba, an Chippa an

Summatime, ana livin’ is eesyA dog’s tail…

Crabby — orl the Boss mates froma pub, fer Krissmiss drinks ina woolshed.

An, woodint ya no it, them distant cussins of Boss arrived too.

Bluddy hell Dog,” Boss sed ta me wen we was chekin tha water lines to tha troffs.” Them 42nd cussins must smell tha barbecue from Orkland. Soon as I knock ova a mutton for the barbie, they commin up the road.”

Well, I herd this, an’ I give tha Boss the EYE. He looks at me wen I do that, and before yer no it, he’s readin’ me mind.

“That’s a bluddy good idea Dog. Hear we are ina Kaipra, an’ we gotta great harbour, an we gotta great beech, ana big forest, an Kai ewee Lakes.

“Wot we kin do is hitch up tha boat ona ute, an shoot down tha holiday house at Potoo. Sharlene an Sophy an’ her Mum can come down ina Falcoon. Wen they git there we shud

hava feed of scollips, ana snapper or gernid or two. We’ll take tha fone off tha hook, stick our feet up an’ chill out.

The farm managa can intercept the cussie bros, an’ tell ‘em we gone ta Orklind, eh? An’ fer Krissmiss dinna, we’ll grab a terky outa tha freeza. An cos yer me mate wot cost

me a armanaleg, ya kin hava drumstick too!

Whatta good Boss! Yep folks, commin’ to the Kaipra was a

bluddy good move. Hope ya’s enjoy it. Merry Krissmiss all — see ya nek year.

Cheers — Billy

Gidday, keeora. It’s me Billy Border Colly with me last kolum of tha yeer. An’ cos The Boss sez this is a speshil idition of the paper, I shud let youse visitas and sekind cuzzins comin’ here ina Kaipara for holidays no a bitta about tha place.


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Closing date for classified advertising for the 14 January 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 13 January 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

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09 439 1505027 614 6309

DENISE CLARKToenail & Fingernail

Cutting Service

Phone 09 439 6068

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HOSPICE KAIPARA TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE KAIPARA

COMMUNITY FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT

AND DEDICATION THROUGHOUT 2013

Raffle 1: Dreadon Kelliher/Boys/Girls hampers1st prize: Ticket No 5 Jayne Smith2nd prize: Ticket No 61 Mandy Fowlie3rd prize: Ticket No 11 Petra

Raffle 2: Mens hamper packs1st prize: Ticket No 35 Norm V2nd prize: Ticket No 53 Tubby3rd prize: Ticket No 7 M Waru

Raffle 3: Ladies hamper packs1st prize: Ticket No 107 John Duder2nd prize: Ticket No 121 Gillian Robinson3rd prize: Ticket No 161 Karey Pulman

Raffle 4: Voucher plus hampers1st prize: Ticket No 170 63 River Rd2nd prize: Ticket No 13 Cerise Selkirk3rd prize: Ticket No 153 A Black

$100 Note Raffle drawn 18th November 2013Winner was Gwyn Seymour Ticket No 97

Raffles were drawn at the Dargaville Police Station on Friday 13th December 2013.

We would like to thank everyone who supported our fundraiser over the last month, especially our sponsors who kindly donated goods for the raffles. The proceeds will be used to purchase ICT equipment.

Family Link Childcare Centre Raffle Results

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Mobile: 021 985 108Phone: 09 439 8651Fax: 09 439 6500Res: 09 439 7425Email: [email protected]

Representing and other leading companies

CERTUS Financial Group

Poto St PO Box 300

Dargaville New Zealand

TE HANA TRACTORS

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

308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558Mike Thomas 027 598 9496 ∙ Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852

Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors.

GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE

Nurseries & PlantsPLANTS FOR sale. Hydrangeas & Bromeliads etc. Pap-aroa Markets, 14th December or call 09 439 0389.

WHOLESALE PRICES for native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants available now. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or else by appoint-ment. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223. Please note: the Nursery will be closed Saturday 28th December and 4th January, except by appointment.

GOT2GO PLANTS, 5000 shrubs and trees, shelter, hedging, landscaping from $1.00. Open over Xmas, 55 West Coast Rd, Te Kopuru – 9am to 4pm. Phone 09 439 5556.

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

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL

WANTEDWe buy and remove

Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors

- Trucks - Roofing Iron - Batteries, Copper - Brass

- Aluminium etc.

Little River Transport Ltd Beach Road Dargaville

Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

Phone 09 439 4940Work with your local

licensed dealer

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

Available XMAS & NEW YEAR!Cheapest Quotes in Town

GLASS & GLAZINGPhone Ray 09 439 5377

Glass DR“We’ll fix your pane”

Work Wanted

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.

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

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

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 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.

Public NoticesACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert — STARTING AGAIN THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6th 2014. First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee.Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.FREE & Confidential NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.LOVE, OVERWHELMING pure love for you... Look to Jesus.RUAWAI LIONS Club Xmas Raffle Results: 1st – Shane Lardner, 2nd – Lorraine Littler, 3rd – Fay Reid. TE KOPURU SWIMMING CLUB – Learn to Swim and Stroke Development. Holiday Programme. Starting January 20th 2014. Enrol now to save your place. Phone Kaye 09 439 1530 or Barbara 09 439 5520.Qualified Coaches.

Public Notices

For SaleGOOD QUALITY HAY, conventional bales, off bailer, Tangiteroria. Phone 09 433 2787 or 027 316 7647.

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

To LetBELL AND Church Street Rentals. If let before January, no letting fee. Only 5min trip to town, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage. Phone Peter 09 439 7575.

Property For SaleRUNOFF/LIFESTYLE. 74 acres, AWESOME KAIPARA HARBOUR VIEWS, hay shed, spring water, good access, Matakohe, $480,000 + GST. Phone Owner 09 946 5652 or 021 430 086.

120 ACRES, 5 mins from Dargaville. Phone Alan Breckon 0274 992 622.

LivestockHENS, BROWN Shaver Rhode Island Red Cross. Point of lay Pullets. 16 wks old, $25 each. Phone: 09 423 8726.

3 BIG, well grown wether lambs, ready for Xmas now, $120 each. Phone 021 140 3438.

Situations VacantSCHOOL BUS DRIVERS. We require drivers for school bus runs. Start at end of January 2014 — you will need Class 2 with P endorsement, or class 2. We will help with the endorsement. Please phone Leabourn Passenger Service, 09 423 7416 — Business hours.

Kaipara Branch

KDC ROAD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT NOTIFICATION

Roadside vegetation spraying will be performed during January/February 2014 in the Kaipara

District area wide.Anticipated start date 7th January

2014 subject to weather conditions. Noxious weed spraying will also be

attended to in selected areas.

For all enquiries please contact: Transfield Services Ltd Phone (09) 439 5871

ARANGA PRIMARY SCHOOLBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Casual Vacancy for an Elected Trustee

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

The board has resolved under Section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:

Chairperson – Hinerangi HimionaBoard of TrusteesAranga SchoolPhone 09 439 8738 or 021 143 7827by 17th January 2014.


roperandjones.co.nz110 Victoria Street, Dargaville143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto 0800 311 322 Licensed under

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JILL WILSON021 505 712

MICHELLE TOMLINSON027 339 5937

JOHN POWELL021 439 555

RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691

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RACHAEL DE VRIES021 943 900

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23 Jervois Street21 Walker Terrace

Spacious character home, 3 large bedrooms. Modern kitchen/dining. Excellent garage & outdoor living.

$282,000

Near new 3 bdrm home, master with ensuite. Corner section overlooking river. Heat pump, large covered deck, well fenced. Currently rented. $250,000

Lot 1 41 Jumna RoadLot 2 17 Jumna Road

4.0854ha in quiet subdivision.Only minutes from Maungaturoto township. This is a very attractive lot. Gentle rolling contour + mature trees.$169,000

4.3958ha in quiet subdivision. Only minutes from Maungaturoto township. Flat to rolling contour with mature trees and a small stream.$169,000

19 Clean Street196A Awakino Pt East Rd

Elevated 1980s’ 3 bdrm house, in need of some work. Great size section with stunning views. Quiet no exit street and close to the local school. $159,000

On town boundary, 3 bdrm home plus family/rumpus room. Open plan living set on 2.5ha. In ground pool.

$289,000

1122D Whakapirau Rd215 Pahi Road

Large Section 1782m2 a few minutes walk to wharf and beach. North-facing aspect. Build for the waterview here. Selling… selling…$77,000 and it’s yours!

Large house on 2.9ha, set privately down by the water’s edge. Grazing/fruit trees/bush. Idyllic, rustic, relaxing.CV $556,000$499,000

Mountain Rd – Maungaturoto13ha Whakapirau

Amazing building site on 9485m2 enjoys panoramic country view. Includes remains of limestone quarry.

$42,000 – yes, only $42,000!

Interesting 13ha with spring water, mixed contour, grazing, mature bush, scattered trees, wetlands. Power meter & phone handy.$185,000

Lot 12 Emay Crescent7 Blakey Road

One of 6 sections available. Power & phone to boundary. 1940m2. Pahi all-tide wharf & boat ramp just down the road.

$110,000

Great starter home. 2 bdrms, double garage, located on a flat section in a cul-de-sac, 2km (approx) from Maungaturoto and 15km for Whakapirau.$179,000

Your Tinopai Seaside Selections…

28 Sandy Beach Road. Very tidy beach house with large shed, great views off deck, short walk to beach. This is your best value here!$220,000

30 Ngatoto Road. Retro bach on 1017m2 site, 2 bdrm, 2 sleepouts plus caravan, sleeps 15. Easy flat section. Includes most furniture.$159,000 – not a misprint!

More Tinopai Seaside Choices…

162B Komiti Road. 3 bedroom beach bach. Opposite boat ramp & wharf! Renovated half site. Furnished plus extras.$269,000

130 Komiti Road. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home fantastic outdoor living, boat shed, orchard, wide water views. 50m to the beach.$375,000

91 Awakino Pt East Rd204 Victoria Street

Low maintenance 4 bdrm home. Modern bathroom, open plan living. Good sheds, plus storage space. Close to town on 1 acre. Sealed road, town supply water.

Tidy 3 bedroom home in handy location. Modern kitchen & bathroom, separate lounge. Double garage, fully fenced & level section. Good first home or investment.

205 Hokianga Road90 Bee Bush Road

2 bdrm weatherboard home, ideal for first home buyers. Modern kitchen with open plan living. Large back yard.

$135,000

5 bdrms and 3 bathrooms. Set on 6634m2 of landscaped gardens. Extensive decking & panoramic views. Large double garage with internal access.$460,000

85A Jervois Street41 Jervois Street

• 3 bedroom home• Private fenced backyard• Sunny living • Double garage• Handy to town pool$150,000

• 4 bedrooms• Open plan, separate lounge• Wet area bathroom• Single garage & workshop• Handy to all amenities.$185,000

Bassett Street627 Aranga Coast Rd

$30,000 Price ReductionVendor motivated. Sheds in outstanding order with recent work completed. Fenced with road access from two streets.$138,000

Kiwi bach, built in the 1950s with a lifetime of memories. Large living, original kitchen. Great views. Off street parking.

$179,000

38 Awakino Road112 Awakino Road

Character 1910 brick bungalow. Original panelling, high stud & plaster ceilings. Spacious open plan living/dining.$239,000

Classic 30s, 3 bdrm villa with lovely period features. Large rear deck for entertaining. Landscaped section. Handy to schools, doctors & local shop.$290,00

43 Marine ParadeSunset Drive

Modern bach/home 2/3 bedrooms, plus balcony upstairs with sea views. Private backyard with smoke house and single garage.

704m2 section at Baylys Beach. Power, phone, water at boundary. Walking distance to shop, café & beach. Selling $40K below valuation.

6824 SH12 – Turiwiri26 Cobham Avenue

3 double bedroom home on 4 acres (approx). Large lounge, good decks plus a spa pool. Plenty of garaging & close to town. Great lifestyle block opportunity.

Elevated great family home on quiet street with great rural/town views. 3 bedrooms plus large 4th or family room. Modern throughout. Enquire today.

11 Bell St – Aratapu31 Heawa Rd – Aratapu

Little beauty, 1950s’ concrete block home. Work’s all been done, new kitchen, bathroom, carpet, drapes, roof & painted both in & out.$169,000

Character 3 bdrm cottage on 2056m² site. Large veranda with rural views. Garage & workshop.

$218,000

68 Ranfurly StreetColville Road

Spacious 3 bedroom home on 2570m² elevated section. Open plan living 2 bathrooms, plus 3 car garaging. Great views over town

Spacious 4 bedroom home on approx 7 acres. Open plan living, 2 bathrooms, rumpus & office. Established grounds plus in ground pool.

19 Mariner Cove

4 bedrooms – 3 upstairs, 1 down. Open plan living, 2 water tanks. Single garage with plenty of storage. Large section with vegetable garden, some mature fruit trees. Beach life at its best.

$300,000

4 1 1

Be your own boss – Matakohe

Holiday park set on 1.2ha. Owner’s residence is a spacious 4 bedroom home with reception office, half round shed and ample parking. Camp includes 7 units of various sizes plus camp kitchen, toilets and showers, swimming pool, 24 powered sites. There is huge scope to increase the potential of this property.$780,000 GOING CONCERN

Whaka Street – Maungaturoto

Excellent family living. Spacious 3+ bedroom home with a gorgeous native bush backdrop. Huge garage. Handy to primary school and shops. Needs some TLC.

$265,000

3 1 1

43 Devich Road – Mangawhai

This property offers a 1000m2 poly house, in full production. Private & peaceful. Gorgeous 3 bedroom family home with spectacular stunning views over Mangawhai. Financial records on request. Vendor would consider partial swap.

3 1 1

Dairy Farm – Mitatai

Dairy unit, 62.1633ha (153 acres) 21km from Dargaville on the seal. Currently milking 190 cows (not included). 16ASh shed, implement shed, calf shed, calf shed, good water supply, well raced (no shares included). 4 bdrm home. Great starter farmRegistered valuation available on request.$975,000 +GST IF ANY

4 1 1

Kumera/Maize

Located on Pouto road and just 3km from Dargaville, at least 16 acres of tiled drained river flat. Currently planted in kumara this property would make an ideal supplement maize block. It has a small set of yards. Call me now.$215,000 +GST IF ANY

3 1 1

Sections

Maungaturoto – View Street.Elevated Corner Position.45 minutes to Whangarei/Dargaville/Warkworth.Join a wonderful community.$72,000

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900




RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

JOHN POWELL 021 439 555

JILL WILSON 021 505 712 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087

JILL WILSON 021 505 712

JILL WILSON 021 505 712

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668




SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651 SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937




SOLD

JILL WILSON 021 505 712 JOHN POWELL 021 439 555

POA $265,000

$67,500

REDUCED

WATERFRONT

$198,000 $269,000

$159,000 BEST VALUE

SOLE AGENCY

$389,000

$325,000$310,000

NEW LISTING

Kaiwaka – State Highway 1.Full size section. Handy to Wellsford and Mangawhai.Handy to Kaiwaka primary.

$68,000

SOLE AGENCY

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