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The extended community approach replaces a former Kaipara District Council policy of employing outside consultants to determine policy, according to stakeholders in the project.

A steering group involving the Mangawhai Club, the new museum and the golf club, among others concerned, was formed to determine a vision for the area which encompasses the Mangawhai Activity Zone.

“I’d like to mention the level of co-operation we’ve had from the district council. In the past (getting any progress) has been quite hard work, with the council emphasis seeming to concentrate on letting outside consultants do the work. This has now changed,” said steering committee member, Warren Stott.

“We needed to get public feedback on whether the emphasis should be on a more structured development which would include more buildings — for St John’s, the fi re brigade, a medical centre, library — or on a more pristine state — and it was essential the community had a big input.”

Other groups with an interest in the park include the local arts association and Mangawhai Tracks Trust, which is associated with the Mangawhai Walking Weekend organisation.

“The Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association is also very supportive of the community consultations,” Mr Stott added.

There has also been a suggestion

Community to decide future by Paul Campbell

Concept plans are still evolving for the Mangawhai Park project

The development of Mangawhai Park, a 37 hectare complex of walking tracks, cycleways, playground, recreation area, and museum is expected to be clarifi ed within weeks, after being the focus of community consultation last weekend

that a complex be added, centred on the new museum, involving a group of historic buildings.

Concept displays were set up at the Mangawhai Club and feedback and community suggestions are now being assessed by the steering group and representatives of the Kaipara District Council. This will take place over the next couple of weeks with a decision expected by December. The steering group is chaired by Mangawhai identity, Jim Wintle and includes architect David Wingate and KDC representatives, Jill McPherson and John Burt.

This committee says it’s vital park development does not occur on an ad hoc basis. Council will not allocate any land for further development until the community plan is formulated.

However, its understood that St Johns are seeking a speedy answer on the future direction taken, as part of a funding issue. Concern has also been expressed that with the district council now controlled by commissioners, if the local community did not communicate a strong interest in the area, part could possibly be sold to commercial interests.

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For Cynthia Shirtcliffe’s 80th birthday her daughters bought her something ‘very special’, a scenic fl ight across the Kaipara. She shared the experience with (from left) her granddaughter Tara Mitchell, and children Marian Morris, (Cynthia Shirtcliffe in centre), Robyn Mitchell and Michael Mitchell. The group departed from Dargaville airfi eld and fl ew over Kai Iwi Lakes, Maunganui Bluff, continued along the beach then circled back to the airfi eld taking a total of half an hour. Cynthia said that it was ‘very enjoyable’ and a great way to see Kaipara from a different perspective.

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The ceremony was attended by around 150 people including fi re service dignitaries UFBA past president, Lex Calder, Area Manager Kaipara/Whangarei, Mike Lister, along with Kaipara District Council Commissioner, Richard Booth and brigade life members, brigade members and partners.

On behalf of the Dargaville Fire Brigade, Chief Fire Offi cer, Jeff Palmer presented the Gold Star to Peter and a bouquet of fl owers was presented to Pat Ward.

“Peter worked in the Helensville Dairy Company and when it closed in 1988 he transferred to Dargaville where he joined as a fi re fi ghter. He was employed at Morse Mitre 10 where he became manager in 1990,” said Mr Palmer.

“Because of his new managerial responsibilities Peter was unable to attend calls as a fi re fi ghter so transferred to the then fi re police unit becoming Station Offi cer after Doug Snook’s untimely death.”

Mr Palmer thanked Peter for his dedication to the Kaipara district along with his commitment to the wider

Jeff Palmer, Chief Fire Officer presents the Gold Starto Peter Ward

Dargaville volunteer fi refi ghter Peter Ward was recently awarded the United Fire Brigade Association’s Gold Star in recognition of 25 years as a volunteer fi re brigade member along with a lifetime membership of the Dargaville Brigade

Northland area and his service in his current roles as Critical Incident Stress Manager and Station Offi cer.

Long service and good conduct medals were also awarded to DCFO Michael Ross and SO Hamish Watson who both served 14 years.

“The best thing is the teamwork and helping the community — it gives you a real buzz. It’s also great to meet volunteers from other brigades and although I don’t compete anymore, the fi re team competitions were always a lot of fun,” said Hamish Watson.

The Dargaville brigade will celebrate their centenary in 2013.

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“Every year the calibre of entries has been improving — small businesses have to think about how they operate, not just what they do, and large businesses have to understand the dynamics in which they run their business,” says Northland Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Tony Collins.

Dargaville Arts Association entered the creative arts category while Northpine and Silver Fern Farms compete for the title of best large business, while Wai Hou Oma lodge and Wainui Shuttles have entered the owner operated category for small businesses.

Judges for the creative arts section, Christopher Carey and Irene Durham, met with the Dargaville Arts Association recently to help with marketing and promoting.

“Entrants have such courage and ambition to put themselves forward and get their name out there and for them to say ‘here I am’ is really great,” says Mr Carey.

Around eight years ago, owners of the Wai Hou Oma lodge, Ruby and Noel Martin entered the awards under the ‘new business’ category and Ruby said that it was helpful to gain exposure for their luxury accommodation near Kai Iwi Lakes.

Judges for the creative arts section, Christopher Carey and Irene Durham at the Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville

“All us west coasters just want to be recognised more, because it’s so beautiful and it’s not really known about — people are blown away when they come here.”

Although she would love to win, entering the awards has already been benefi cial as businesses have to fi ll in around 30 pages of paper work in order to be nominated.

“It made me more aware of what my goals were and what I want to do for the business,” says Ruby

Silver Fern Farms took away the award for ‘large business’ last year and Dargaville manager, Dean McNaught, is looking forward to this year’s presentation.

“It’s a great measure for us to see how we stack up against other businesses in the region and it’s a fantastic event to be involved with.”

A panel of around 10 judges will look for great execution of good business ideas as well as future goals among other criteria specifi c for each category. To purchase a ticket to the gala dinner visit: http://northlandbusinessawards.co.nz/gala-dinner

Several Kaipara businesses are competing in the 2012 Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards with the winners to be announced at a black tie gala dinner in Whangarei, on October 26

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The Mangawhai community objected to paying far too much for sewage removal. They never wanted the system forced on them, but they had a right to expect it to be managed properly when it was. It was a shambles, and still is. To cover their screw-ups Council tried to increase Mangawhai rates by a huge amount (more than 100% in many cases).

People reacted — they marched and they objected in writing, and they stopped paying their rates.

What did YOUR council do? Please read carefully.

They secretly backed off, and they secretly turned the guns on YOU. Then what did they do? With the minister’s help, they went into hiding. Are you angry about that? Would you like to give them a piece of your mind? You can’t blame the new gang in charge, because THEY didn’t jack up your rates, the elected council did, on August 29, and then they skipped town.

Are you going to take that? Are you going to pay for illegally established debt to fund things that don’t benefit YOU at all? To fund McKerchar’s illegal redundancy package? To fund all the other screw-ups?

The new rates demands are illegal — The Department of Internal Affairs publicly said so on 29 August, and their CEO has subsequently supported that position in writing. Even if you can pay these rates, should you?

You can go on trusting and being obedient, or you can call a halt. By courageously standing up to all this illegality and irresponsibility, the Mangawhai ratepayers got a very temporary reduction in their rates increases, at YOUR EXPENSE. Mangawhai didn’t do that to you, the council did. We have to unite to deal with this. NOBODY is looking after the ratepayers’ interests.

Are you OK with your increase? If you do nothing now, you are deemed to be. Your rates have risen by maybe 30%! Do nothing and it’ll happen again and again. Alternatively, stop paying rates, march in the streets, and OBJECT, until accountability comes back to Kaipara. Democracy is very poorly but it is not yet dead — its survival is in your hands.

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She will complete her practical semester with Kumarani and after she graduates she wants to specialise in circus social work.

“The circus gives people fun things to do and gives confi dence. If someone learns how to juggle then they can feel really positive about it.”

She also says that it involves everyone and teaches trust.

“If you are building a human pyramid then everyone relies on each other, the top person has to rely on the people beneath them for support.”

She has been involved with the circus since she was a girl, and last year she taught hula hoop and acrobatics at a circus in Germany.

“I wanted to see how other circuses worked, and I liked the idea of Kumarani being a community based circus.”

The circus has added colour and vibrancy to the Kaipara since it fi rst arrived in Dargaville nine years ago, performing at festivals and passing on skills to the community and schools but since a change in funding

German social work student and seasoned circus performer, Lisa Fugmann, will spend the next six months interning with Circus Kumarani in Dargaville

it has been feeling the pinch.“There is less funding available

lately and more people applying for it. We often perform free at events, but we still need to pay for equipment, insurance, rent, power and travelling expenses,” says Circus Kumarani manager, Jenny Huriwai.

“It is not just about red noses and clowning around. We have partnerships with many community groups and organisations — we are much more than a circus,” says Jenny.

Photo caption: Lisa Fugmann, 21, displays her hula hoop skills outside the Anglican Church where Circus Kumarani is hosting a school holiday programme.


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For some, it has posed a dilemma. What in fact is a good eating fi sh, and should the big ones be landed at all?

For a keen fi sherman, its often the attraction of showing off a trophy fi sh, and the bigger snapper probably will fi nd its way into the smokehouse, rather than fi llets for the table.

But there is a curlier question. The future of our fi sh stocks.

Kaipara angler, Gary ‘Gravy’ Greaves,

has decided to catch and release if the snapper is just too big for the table.

“I have caught my big fi sh, and now I prefer to release them when they are brought alongside. These are valuable breeding stock, and there are plenty of pan-sized fi sh out there that are better eating.”

It is an attitude that is echoed in research which estimates that large females may spawn up to 60 times in a season, which can last up to three-and-a-half months. Add to that the fact that a hen snapper can be home to literally millions of eggs at any one time. That is

Letting the big one goReports from fi shers around the Kaipara Harbour over the past fortnight have been highlighted by the size of some of the snapper being caught

a lot of future stock chances destoyed when the fi sh is fi lling a chilly bin on board.

It is also interesting to note that once snapper larvae hatch they tend to hang around in much the same stretch of water. They emerge from their transparent eggs spawned in the hundreds of thousands by a single hen at any one time.

After the egg ‘yolk’ is exhausted the fl edgling fi sh dines on plankton before moving to seek sustenance on the harbour fl oor. As the fi sh grows, it moves gradually into bays, estuaries and shallower waters when it reaches about one centimetre in length, and if they survive predation, feed and grow.

In about 30 years, they might make it to ‘mum’s’ size and the process goes on.

As we know, NIWA scientists have discovered that nearly all snapper on the west coast of the North Island come from nurseries in the Kaipara.

“These fi ndings show how fragile some New Zealand snapper and other coastal fi sh stocks could be. It highlights the importance of protecting natural habitats, like Kaipara Harbour,” NIWA ecologist, Dr Mark Morrison, has stated.

“Any negative impacts on the production of juvenile fi sh in the harbour will cascade through into a much larger coastal ecosystem, ultimately having a huge effect on the abundance of fi sh over a 700-kilometre coastline.”

Kaipara Harbour is under threat from human activities — particularly land uses which cause sedimentation, eutrophication, and changes in water quality. These effects can all damage the nursery habitat of snapper.

But, while work goes on to try and improve Kaipara Harbour water quality, there’s a clear signal that fi shers too can help safeguard the future — with a catch and release policy for those big ‘nodders’ out there.


A group of six producers will be tempting the over 24,000 visitors over four days at the “Mangawhai to Bayleys — Coast to Coast Kaipara” stand.

Heralded as New Zealand’s most glamorous food festival, it celebrates the start of summer boasting signature dishes from Auckland’s finest restaurants.

“It’s wonderful to be able to promote boutique food and wine producers from a subtropical area right on Auckland’s doorstep and there’s also the spin off effect of increased tourists,” says stand coordinator, Liz Holsted.

The participants are Lochiel Estate Wines, Millars Winery, Tara Lodge Tamarillos, Chapel Olive Oil, Purple Monkeyfinger Vodka, and the Long Flat Bacon Company.

“We are really looking forward to the event,” said Lochiel Estate Wines director, Gary Cameron, “it’s a very popular show and a great opportunity to showcase our wines.”

Owner of Chapel Olive Oil, Barry Baines said, “we’re very happy to be involved because we are keen to promote the region as well as boost sales.”

The director of the Long Flat Bacon Company, Graham Taylor, believes the show is an excellent chance to put their products in front of thousands of

Kaipara tastes showcased in Auckland

“It will be a very special open day with a number of new events as well as some milestones in the museums history,” said CEO Bet Nelley.

“Staff and museum friends and volunteers have been flat out getting exhibits ready and organising events that are sure to make it a day with a real difference as the museum comes alive.”

Central to the plans are the release of a new museum book, an appropriate 150 pages entitled Pioneering Life and the Kauri Tree.

Compiled by Sarah Charles, it is a combination history and diary with contemporary and archive photographs charting the history of the local area.

Early food preparation is also part of the day’s activities and visitors, with admission free, will be able to try their hand at butter-making, damper and bully tea, along with pioneer activities like rope-making and gum-polishing or even riding a horse side-saddle.

“All this to the beat of not only vintage machinery being started up, but also to a wide range of live music, including the Matakohe Eccentric Uke’s, a ukelele band with a lot of flair.”

Taste of Auckland Festival participant, Lochiel Estate Wines director, Gary Cameron

Red Letter day for museumThe Kauri Museum marks it’s 50th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the northern Kaipara pioneers, the Albertlanders, with a gala Settlers Day on Saturday October 13

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“Organiser, Bruce Alexander, who has colourful history in woodchopping circles and has won many trophies in the sport is helping preserve a lost art that is important to The Kauri Museum because it was originated in the kauri bush camps.”

Another high point on Settlers Day will come with the cutting of a large 50th anniversary cake, with 102-year-old- museum matriarch, Mavis Smith, doing the honours.

Auckland food aficionados are in for a taste experience from the Kaipara. Locally produced food and wine will be showcased at this year’s Taste of Auckland Festival at Victoria Park in the central city from November 15 to 18

Aucklanders and said, “it’s the perfect time of year for us with people thinking about buying their Christmas hams and a great opportunity to collaborate with other foodies in Kaipara.”

The stand is supported by the Kaipara District Council, Mangawhai Business Association, Mangawhai Accommodation Providers Group and Information Centre and Mangawhai Golf Course.

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“If you don’t have a boat or skis it’s a great opportunity to come along and try it out.”

Joining fees will be waived on the day, and family subscriptions to the ski club will come down to $100 for a one year membership.

“That gives you access to equipment – in the summer months there’s pretty much always someone there that can take you out.”

Each year the club competes in water-ski championships with the main one being a Kai Iwi Three Event Tournament in late January and the club coaches those that want to ski competitively.

“We’ve had some of our skiers represent New Zealand in

international competitions,” says Tim. Fifteen year old, Curtis Williams,

has been a member of the ski club ‘since he was a baby’ and recently competed in the Asian Australasian and Oceanian Waterski and Wakeboard Championship held in Korea.

“I did pretty well, I made the trick fi nal which means I’m in the top 12 for Australasia,” says Curtis who will be at the open day to inspire young skiers and in between skiing there will be a bouncy castle, lolly scrambles and a sausage sizzle.

All equipment will be provided including some wet suits. “All you have to do is show up with your togs and towel between 10am and 3pm,” says Tim.

Kai Iwi Lakes Ski Club is set to hold an open day on November 10 and committee member, Tim Robinson encourages families and the community to come along and “give it a go”

The awards dinner was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Auckland with 2122 entries from 13 different countries and a record 224 gold medals were awarded.

Vineyard owner, Ross Millar said it was “very cool” to see the Millar logo blown up when he received his medal.

“It was nice to go up on stage, and when I was walking away, they called me back, to say a few words about the syrah and make a speech.”

In previous awards Millars have received three bronze and a silver but nothing quite compares to gold says Ross and it put them into the running for the syrah championships.

“Crossroads syrah won the championships but we think we were a close second, we haven’t seen the points table yet.”

Millars win goldMillars Vineyard in Mangawhai were presented a gold medal recently for their 2010 syrah at the New Zealand International Wine Show

Whoops, we made a mistake . . .

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Ross says he enjoys producing wine ‘immensely’ and it is a combined family effort with his wife Jennimay their boys, Elliot and Harrison, and even their cat Tin Tin, the rabbit chaser.

They moved up from Auckland, planted their fi rst grapes in 2005 and ‘never looked back’.

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From left, Dr D.C. with the littlest Clown Doctor, ‘Natefodoo’ and Dr Who-Dr-U-Who at Starship Hospital

Clown Doctors are trained performers who entertain and distract sick kids and amuse and relax strained parents with their artistic skills, gags, tricks and improvisation talents, making the hospital environment a little bit less of a scary place to be.

Having spent almost 20 years in theatre as a performer, puppeteer, designer, prop maker and tutor — Jude’s medical clowning career began in 2009 when she heard a radio interview with the founder, Professor Thomas Petschner.

“I thought it was such fascinating work and a fi eld that I’d really like to be involved in,” says Jude.

After an intensive training course she was selected for the 10-clown team at Starship Hospital, Auckland and is now coordinator for the programme.

“When we fi rst started visiting the wards we were nervous and the nurses weren’t sure at fi rst where to put us. Now they’re used to us and it’s good for the staff as well.”

“It’s incredibly fulfi lling to make a

Laughter is the best medicineWhile Kaiwaka resident, Jude Bishop, is not a ‘real’ doctor she is highly trained in the art of medical clowning and when she dons her red nose she becomes a Clown Doctor creating a sort of fun chaos for children, parents and staff at Starship Hospital

difference in an environment where both the children and parents are feeling so vulnerable. We perform in pairs and bounce off each other, we try to distract the children, to make them laugh.”

International research has proven that humour, smiling and laughing can reduce muscle tension, increase hormones produced naturally in the body and lead to anti-infl ammatory and stress-reducing effects.

Jude says the effect of humour is amazing and she sees fi rst-hand the results as they are called on to help patients feel more comfortable during unpleasant treatments.

“One experience I recall was with a child in the isolation ward. They said what the child was about to have ‘was not going to be pleasant’ so we got out our fi nger butterfl y puppets as a distraction and when the nurse performed the procedure the child didn’t even fl inch.

To leave the room with the child and parent smiling is the greatest reward you can ever reap.”

The pool will close an hour earlier each day than previous years and open four hours later on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the hydro/learn to swim pool opening one hour later during the week.

Community Leisure Management are contracted by the pool trust to operate the pool.

“The trust has asked CLM to reduce opening times based on historical data on pool usage captured since the pool opened,” said facility manager, Scott Linklater.

“The new timetable will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6am to 7pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 7pm and weekends 12pm to 7pm.“

“The hydro/learn to swim pool will operate Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm and weekends 12pm to 7pm.”

In October 2011, the pool fl oor bulged and cracked under hydrostatic pressure which lifted the concrete

base and led to the commission of a structural engineering report to investigate the incident.

“There is a report underway into the hydrostatic failure and until complete we’re not going to know what and how it went wrong,” said Kauri Coast Community Pool Trust chairman, Gordon Lambeth.

Dargaville’s Kauri Coast Community pool is set to open labour weekend for the upcoming season with a reduction in opening times


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Forestry is the third-largest contributor to the local economy, almost as important to the growth and prosperity of the North as agriculture itself. Over two and a half thousand people owe their jobs to forestry, and forest owners are some of the most passionate advocates of sustainability, stewarding their land for future generations.

It’s no wonder, when the full scale of the world’s demand for timber is taken into account. Almost fi ve percent of the nation’s GDP comes from the export of forestry products, and this equates to literally billions of dollars. The industry has come a long way since pioneering times, and modern forestry utilises heavy machinery and high technology to harvest logs, along with a skilled workforce putting in long hours in

It’s the ‘hidden’ industry which drives our regional economy — a resource which we’re acclaimed for our acumen in managing and maximising around the world. But forestry in the Kaipara, and indeed all of Northland, is an industry which has very little visible impact on the average person, who may only note the laden logging trucks traversing our roads day by day

sometimes challenging conditions.Forestry built the Kaipara in a very

real sense — early settlers to these shores were amazed by the immense kauri trees which grew all around the Kaipara harbour, and took little time to establish logging camps, turning these forest giants into new homes, buildings and ships.

Shipping was the major use for timber in Europe at the time, for this was the age of sail, and a nation’s seapower relied on a steady supply of good timber. Dargaville and Te Kopuru became centres for kauri milling, and settlers endured a hard life in the bush work camps to bring rafts of logs down to the sea. A thriving

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Nowadays native trees are protected by covenant of law, and the echoes of that pioneering past are preserved in such establishments as Matakohe’s Kauri Museum, along with relics and tools from those times. Many — such as long pit-saws and steam engines — are the forebears of today’s logging machinery, which has grown to stand at the forefront of technological innovation.

Modern logging begins with the right kind of tree, from seed to seedling and into maturity. In New Zealand the most cultivated kind of timber comes from a variation of the Monterey Pine, pinus radiata. It’s ideal because it grows quickly, and produces easily worked, high-

quality wood for the building industry. With forests taking on average a quarter of a century to mature, forest owners are careful custodians of their land, with a sustainable cycle of pines cultivated so that there are always mature trees ready to be harvested. Unlike any other building material, timber will never truly

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Forestry is a challenging but rewarding industry, and one of the linchpins of the local economy. Not only the export earnings of this sector count — there are also a host of local Kaipara businesses dedicated to supporting this vital trade. When logging professionals need tyres, lubrication, hydraulic repairs, or servicing for their chainsaws and equipment there is skilled help on hand from people right here in Dargaville and around the Kaipara.

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run out if our forests are managed in this way.

While there’s still plenty of work for the modern ‘lumberjack’ — now a skilled, safety conscious professional armed with a powerful chainsaw instead of an old-fashioned axe — many trees are now felled and stripped of their foliage by a single machine. A vicious-looking processor head (sometimes termed a Waratah, after a famous brand of such devices) can literally pluck the tree from its stump with a hinged chainsaw, then roll it between spiked wheels to remove excess branches. Attached to a digger arm and chassis, these machines

can harvest large areas in a short time.

In the steep back country, logs are often transported to more accessible ground by wire. A ‘yarder’ — a kind of

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buy Subaru parts for replacements or upgrades from SubLab Whangarei, you’ll drive away with a 12 month warranty — just another way this international brand stands behind their local professionals!

Right now SubLab have one of Subaru’s new and exciting XV crossover vehicles available to test drive — if you love power, performance and pedigree you must take the time to try this stunning new concept in motoring.

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They’ve done so well with previous iterations that other car makers have tried unashamedly to emulate the Camry’s appeal — and steal some of its commanding market share. 2012’s model sets the bar even higher.

Outside, a sportier, more planted stance and crisp lines emphasize the work done by Toyota’s engineers to make the Camry slippery and aerodynamic, with the side effect of giving the car a more kinetic look. Twin chrome tipped exhausts, fog lights and aggressive headlamp clusters emphasize a new, more interesting style. It’s the same within — the cabin is subdued, but exudes an air of quality, with discreet

There are those who would say that the new 2012 Toyota Camry Atara has been a long time coming. Not in terms of the time it’s taken to supersede the previous model, but in terms of just how long the engineers, aerodynamicists and automotive tech-heads at the Japanese auto giant have been sharpening the edges of their top-selling mid-sized sedan

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The original Camry made its debut in 1983, and through seven successive generations Toyota have, surely been honing, fettling and perfecting the concept, with the same precision earlier Japanese engineers would have lavished on a traditional katana sword.

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Adams Trimmer Nauman Ltd97 Victoria Street ...................09 439 8897

Ahlayz Restaurant & Fresh Fish95 Victoria Street ...................09 439 8212

ATS Property MaintenanceMobile Service .....................027 455 7750B R Vincent Ltd52 Beach Road ......................09 439 6395

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Dargaville Salvation Army Family Store42a Normanby Street .............09 439 6802

Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre59 Normanby Street ...............09 439 8540

Davison Electrical Contractors15 Hokianga Road..................09 439 7184

Elfhood Naturals (Thyme For You)138 Victoria Street .................09 439 5697

Health Options116 Victoria Street .................09 439 4379

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Jo’s Home Cookery138 Victoria Street .................09 439 5435

Kaipara Lifestyler107 River Road ......................09 439 6933

Lyndsey Bargh Physiotherapy18 Huia Crescent ...................09 439 1656

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Parkview Motel36 Carrington Street ...............09 439 8339

Plumbing & Heating Centre Ltd102 Jervois Street..................09 439 6124

Randall Architecture Ltd25 Clyde Street ......................09 439 0099

Ray White Jean Johnson Realty6 Pouto Street .......................09 439 7575

Roy’s V8 Shop9 Liverpool Street ...................09 439 5813

Shaolin KempoRiver Road .............................09 439 6226

The Meat Co.63 Victoria Street ...................09 439 8647

Waldens Shoes115 Victoria Street .................09 439 8227

Window & Door Services Ltd32 Gladstone Street ...............09 439 6458

KAIWAKAKaiwaka Cheese ShopState Highway 1 .....................09 431 2195

MAUNGATUROTODreams154 Hurndall Street ................09 431 9199

Kaipara Flooring32 Hurndall Street ..................09 946 9886

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At Sugarbelles you’ll fi nd some of the best coffee ever to grace an espresso cup, plus delicious home made goodies AND some of the nation’s best pies. They’re made just round the corner at Real Town Pies, who back up their baking skills with some serious pizza credentials too — try their chicken delight for a hit of creamy avocado, lashings of cheese and ham all grilled to perfection with succulent chicken.

Travelling down to Ruawai, stop in at Ellecee café for an al fresco lunch, complemented by a creamy cappuccino or velvety smooth fl at white. When you get to Dargaville drop in to the Horseshoe café for a snack or a meal

— pick up some fresh sandwiches for a trip to the beach, or tuck into their famous all day breakfast. As you head out toward Whangarei you’ll discover the Top Shop there on your left — with seriously good home made pies piping hot from the oven, and a selection of sweet treats to entice you.

For a great night out this October, party at Malba’s in Whangarei, where great food meets hot music — it’s the perfect place to enjoy a drink or two and dance the night away.

One thing you must not miss is the Dargaville Club’s swinging 1960s party on the 12th — it’s a time warp back to a funkier era, with a top live band playing all the hits!

The band, made up of guitarists Kevin Jobbitt and Chris Davidson, Saxophonist Stu Stevenson, bass player Dave Ryan and drummer Ned Pukeroa will cover all of their all-time favourites, spanning the Beatles, Cliff Richard, the Shadows and more icons of the 60s. If you grew up with these classic bands it’s time to dust off your fl ares, dig out your platform shoes and party! And for those of you who only know the timeless music of the 60s from old LPs and the radio, it’s a chance to feel what it was really like to be there for Woodstock -without the mud and rain.

It’s the perfect season for a culinary road trip in the spring sunshine, and what better place to begin than Maungaturoto?


“It’s got great prospects, there’s probably around 20 musicians going,” says Joe.

He says that the set list will be informal and musicians will choose time slots they want to perform in on the weekend with a total of 17 hours live music over the two days.

“Musicians will turn up on an adhoc basis, and you get a group together and perform on the day.”

Jazz originated in the south of the United States and owner, Donice Hall-Morris, originally from Texas says, “It’s going to take me right back to New Orleans”

It begins on Saturday at 11am-11pm and

ARATAPU TAVERNARATAPU TAVERNARATAPU TAVERNCourtesy Van: Baylys Beach, Glinks Gully & Dargavillle

17 Hours of live music

Saturday 6 Oct11am – 11pm

&Sunday 7 Oct9am – 4pm

FREE ENTRYAffordable Meals

Seventeen hours of jazz

The Holy Trinity Anglican Church will be hosting a fundraising event with a twist on Sunday, October 14 with a variety concert at the Lighthouse Function Centre at Harding Park, Dargaville.

“We wanted to do something a little different to raise funds — we hope people will enjoy it. It’s also an opportunity for people to show off what they can do,” says co-organiser, Pat Reed.

The audience will be entertained with a variety of 10-minute performances over two hours including solo singers, duets and groups, as well as highland dancers, ballet dancers and Circus Kumarani.

The show will run from 2pm to 4.15pm with afternoon tea provided by the church parish.

“There will be a real variety of music styles, from classical to contemporary as well as comical songs and country and western — something for the whole family. I think children will especially enjoy it as many of the performers are young.”

Tickets are $15 adult, $5 child and $25 family, available from Gloria’s Flowers and Gifts, Walden’s Shoes and Empire Luncheonette.

For more information contact Shirley Geraghty Ph 09 4398309 or Pat Reed Ph 027 5115860.

Joe Carbery and the Swingtets will perform at the jazz party in the weekend: Art Cummins on trumpet and flugelhorn, Joe Carbery on alto saxophone and vocals, Julian Russell on piano, Marty Cullen on bass and Don Hales on drums

Aratapu Tavern is set to hold a jazz party on the weekend, October 6-7, with dozens of musicians, including Joe Carbery and the Swingtets featuring vocalist Carol Power

More than 40 artists feature in the Mangawhai Art Trail over Labour Weekend with 14 venues beginning at Studio 50 in the village and ending at Jeanette Vickers art studio at Mangawhai Heads.

“It’s a great weekend and the last arts trail we did, around Easter, we had around 400 people attend and I sold out of my abstract photographs,” says Jeanette.

Included in the trail is Alene Featherstone who recently won fi rst prize for the painting and drawing category at Gilmore Brown Kaipara Community Arts awards.

It will be showcased in her studio along with a variety of paintings, drawings and pastel works including large drawings of pioneers depicting old bush themes.

“The arts trails keep getting better

and better as they go on” says Alene.

Secretary of the Dargaville Arts Association, Pauline Gough, will also showcase her work in the foyer of the new Mangawhai Museum along with 30 other artists.

“It will be my second time on the arts trail – I exhibited at Easter and I found the Mangawhai Arts Association to be a really nice bunch of people to work with.”

All 14 venues will be open 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday and Jeanette suggests that a good place to begin is at the museum.

Maps can be collected at the Mangawhai Information Centre or any of the venues marked with pink fl ags.

Mangawhai Art Trail

See this story at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz for a full list of venues

Pouto Horse Sports 2012Saturday 20th October and Sunday 21st of OctoberPouto Peninsula

Camping Available

BYO! BYO! BYO!No Glass

Sunday Horse Trek

Gate Entry Under 10yrs free All Others — $5.00 Competitors — $15.00 for all events (Jackpots are extra)

Any additional information required please contact Steve or Kath Nathan

Phone 09 439 6633 or email [email protected]

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Events

A concert for all

continues on Sunday 9am-4pm with a courtesy van provided for Baylys Beach, Glinks Gully and Dargaville.

Entry into the party is free.

Arrive Alive...

Don't Drink and Drive


Kaipara Service Directory

> Salads w Sweets 3 Homemade Piesu Caffe L’affare Coffee o Chowder 7 Kumara Cake a Roasts and more

For a taste of home cooking call in today Open 7 Days – Mon-Fri 9am & 6pm

Sat 11am & 6pm, Sun 6pm138 Victoria St, Dargaville • 09 439 5435

“Come in and try our

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Home Cookery

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Home CookJo’S For a taste of home

Senior CitizenS $12 roast Meal 6pm–7pm Monday & tuesday only

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WEED CONTROL

CROP, GUN & PASTURE SPRAYINGAll Enquiries Welcome

CONTACT STEVE SLACK28 Years’ Experience

All types of Agricultural Spraying UndertakenPHONE 09 432 0181 a/h MOBILE 027 474 3436

AFFCO LIVESTOCKAFFCO LIVESTOCKTerry North

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

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

ProPertyMaintenance

& rePairATS• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks

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

• Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

CHICKEN FERTILISER & LIMEA natural, cost effective all year round N.P.K fertiliser for pasture,

maize crops, market gardens & small blocks.We supply, cart & spread.

Also: • Lime • Wood shavings • Metal • Sand

Phone: 021 724 327 (Neil) Office: 09 299 64 86 or 021 270 6828 (Bruce) www.bennettfertilisers.co.nz

• Engagement Portraits• Weddings • Family PortraitsMike Collins021 22 33 470 [email protected]

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

www.esthetica.co.nz

09 439 6880

8 Portland Street Dargaville

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phone: LocaL DeaLers for:

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

CHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERS

Pick Up & Delivery Service

AvailableConditions apply

Greg BrownieFloor Sanding

Quality workmanship guaranteed

Locally owned and operated•Floorrestoration•Newfloorssandedandcoated

•Prepwork•Concretegrinding

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

HAMMONDSLawyers

PHONE 09 439 7099Hokianga Rd, Dargaville • Email [email protected]

The local law fi rm committed to you and your community

The team at Hammonds provide the highest quality legal service and advice in all areas of law and business

Phone us, we’re here to help

Audio Visual• Domestic Wiring•

Lighting Shop• Security / •

CCTV SystemsHeat Pumps•

Refrigeration• Repairs & • Maintenance

Cowshed Electrical • Systems

Air Conditioning / • Ventilation

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nzwww.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

Lyn’s Cake CreationsLyn’s Cake Creations

Phone Lyn 09 439 0751

Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small

www.lynscakecreations.com

Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)For all your paint and panel repairs

Ph 09 431 8545 After hours 09 431 8547

31 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Neil Carter Trading as

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)All Services & Maintenance Available

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

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)All Services & Maintenance Available

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New and Old FloorsCarpet and Vinyl Preparation

Quality Solvent & Water based CoatingSATISFACTION GUARANTEED

0274 914 091 or 09 436 3929

Quality products | Quality service

227 rodney street, Wellsford 0940Phone: (09) 423 9060

Fax: (09) 423 9061

W i n d o W & d o o r S e r v i c e SSupply, InStallatIon

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Glass Replacement - Insurance • Catdoors • Security Doors & Grills • Insect Doors & Windows • Interior Sliding / Wardrobe Doors • Locks, Stays

Catches • Replacement Windows & Doors

Listen to Big River FM‘Your Community Radio Station’

09 439 [email protected] after your community in so many ways! Dargaville 98.6 FM Ruawai & Aranga 88.2 FM

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For Sale½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.

½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.

½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.

1 ADJUSTABLE DINING table with 4 chairs, can sit 8, for more info please phone 09 431 9074 after 5pm.

BACK 2 WOOD Demolition. For your renovation needs. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors & Ranchsliders. Also Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing & More. www.back2wood.co.nz Phone 09 408 7163 or 0800 109 877.

BRAKE PADS, large range in store, well priced. Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219.

CARPET, SHORT ends $89p/m +gst, 2m wide vinyl from $39p/m +gst. Call Christine at Kaipara Flooring 09 946 9886 or 021 515 415.

DRIVE BELTS, for cars and light commercials. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

FILTERS — Oil, air and fuel filters. Good prices. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

ROWCROP WHEELS — 2x11.2x28s, 2x11.2x32s, 2x13.6x38s. Phone 0274 752 814.

SOLAR POWER — wind generators — grid connected systems — etc. Amak Solutions, Phone Keith 021 240 6764 (a/h 09 439 7448).

Work WantedELECTRICAL & SECURITY (monitoring) CCTV. Minor repairs to full installation. Totally, locally owned for your comfort. Phone Keith 021 240 6764 (a/h 09 439 7448).

SAND 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.

Public NoticesFREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

Situations VacantPERMANENT PART time position available. Are you over 20 years old? Enjoy working sole charge in the evening and weekends and able to fill in extra shifts if required? If you are clean, tidy, honest & extremely reliable with a great bubbly, happy friendly personality; have recent retail experience & customer service experience; Have excellent communication & keyboard skills... If interested please send in a copy of your CV and covering letter to Blockbuster Dargaville, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville. Applications close 15th October 2012.

Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 9 October 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 8 October 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

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Application ForGary He and Lisa He, 64B Hokianga Road, Dargaville has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 73–75 Victoria Street, Dargaville and known as the New Asian Restaurant.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant.

The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 10:00am to 12 Midnight.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville.

This is the first publication of this notice.

Sale Of Liquor Act 1989 - Section (18)3

Dargaville BobcatServices

Ph Bernie09 439 6785

• Siteworks• Metalling • Drainage

• Hedge Removal

• Pole Holes

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

Nick EvansMSF UK

Osteopathfor

Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620021 185 4856

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

Ruawai Homekills

CRANK-UP DAYKaipara Vintage Machinery Club Inc.

Saturday 6th October 2012 – 10:30amHarding Park, Dargaville

Butter making demonstration•Photographic display by members of the •Dargaville Camera ClubLittle horses – come and have a ride in the cart•Try your hand at spinning coloured fleece•Vintage tractors and implements•Billy tea•BBQ•Camp oven cooking•Light refreshments•Home made goods for sale•Sheep shearing•Stationary engines•

Dargavillelions Club

Collecting quality second hand goods for future

auction.Ph: 09 439 4040

or A/h: 09 439 5937

Wanted To BuyCOLOSTRUM & Penicillin milk. Ph: 09 439 0673 or 021 102 1827.

Nurseries & PlantsFRUIT & FARM Trees, Grown in the North for the North. Adams Nurseries, Connell Rd, Waipu, Phone 09 432 0121.

WHOLESALE PRICES direct to the public. Native and coastal tolerant plants are available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Make the most of the spring planting season and purchase in bulk. Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223.

Property MaintenanceATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

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

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 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.

Variety Concertat the Lighthouse Function Centre

Sunday 14th October 2pmAll local artists

Tickets $15 – Children $5 – Family $25Tickets available from

• Gloria’s Florist • Waldens Shoes • Empire Luncheonettepresented by Holy Trinity Anglican Church

The Kauri Chorus will do the finale

Public Notices

DARGAVILLE

RIVERSIDEPRODUCE MARKET

DARGAVILLEDARGAVILLE

RIVERSIDEPRODUCE MARKET

Thursdays 2.00-5.30pm

AD Focus Carpark,

DargavilleFresh & Local

To join our nursing team Min 3yrs Nsg Exp in NZ 3 days per wk- W, Th, F

0930-1800hrs Some shared A/H on-call

Contact: Wendy Norfolk Court Rest Home

Dargaville 09 439 6214 Bus Hrs

Email: [email protected]

RN POSITIONClinical Coordinator

WATER TANKS, PUMPS & SEPTIC TANKS:

Not sure what you’re after? Get the right advice

all at the right price at Plumbing and Heating Centre

– sales and installation –

09 439 6123 0800 326 123102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

PLUMBING FITTINGSFull range of

Plumbing fittings available in store.

Trade/Retail welcome

09 439 6123Plumbing and Heating Centre102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

You will be able to build lasting relationships.

You will have great communication skills.

You can work in a team environment.

You can demonstrate a go-getter attitude.

Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media, PO Box 474, Dargaville [email protected] Ph 09 439 6933

Sales RepresentativeDue to expansion NorthSouth Multi Media is looking for an enthusiastic sales rep to join the team. Your role will involve introducing businesses to the benefits of advertising in our publications.

If this is you come join the team

LIFESTYLERKaipara

Classifi ed Advertising Call

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If you’re reading this, then so are

your customers

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Phone 09 439 6933Advertise today


Jean Johnson Realty

Ruawai 4921 State Highway 12

Must be soldExcellent cropping land almost 5 acres (1.81 ha) plus 2 bedroom 1930’s cottage. Loads of potential here. Live off the land and create your own lifestyle. Let your imagination run wild. Vendors want this property sold. G.V. $155,000.

Well worth considering.

Baylys Beach 7 Sunset Drive

Prime Baylys Beach SectionExcellent location, good size section of 971m2. Sheltered position from westerlies with nice peaceful rural outlook. Build your new beach home now, only a short distance to golf course, Funky Fish Café and beach. Will be sold under the G.V. $105,000. Vendor says sell NOW!!! Great future investment for the astute buyer.

AuctionSat 13th Oct, 1pm at

Ray White Offices,

6 Poto Street, Dargaville

(unless sold prior)

Open HomeSat 6th Oct, 1pm—2pm

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493, 09 439 7575dar20186 rwdargaville.co.nz

AuctionSat 17th Nov, 1pm at

Ray White Offices,

6 Poto Street, Dargaville

(unless sold prior)

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493, 09 439 7575dar20206rwdargaville.co.nz

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Don’t see your dream car here?Call today & tell us what you’d like!

Marcel Motors LTD142 Victoria Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 7399www.marcelmotors.co.nz

Marcel Junior021 504 487

Marcel Senior021 736 125

RMT

Authorised Toyota Parts Supplier

Authorised Toyota Service Agents

We recommend and use genuine parts

W.O.F.Regular Servicing

RepairsBook NOW

AA BatteriesIn-shop Brake Lathe

Top quality parts for all makes & models

Oils & LubricantsExide Batteries

2004 & 2008 Toyota RAV4s ��$16,995 & $24,750both RV-SUV Autos (image of 2008 only)

2005 Holden Commodore SV8 VZ ��$17,995 Ute, 5700cc, Automatic

2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide ��Serious Offers100th Anniversary, Strictly limited edition ��Considered

1998 Nissan Camper��Offers over $60,000Motorhome 7–7�9m, Diesel, Self Contained Certificate

2008 Toyota Hilux��$29,995with canopy and roof rack

2008 Ford Roadster 27T ��$43,000Hot Rod, 5700cc, Automatic, Less than 1,000 miles

1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 ��$6,995Sedan, 118,000km, 2790cc, Automatic

2005 Daihatsu Delta�� Serious Offers $17,000Tipper, 2800cc, Manual

2006 Landcruiser 70 Series Flatdeck ��$37,495Toyota L�C� Diesel

2010 Holden SS ��$39,995Sedan, AFM Facelift model in black

Sedan, 118,000km, 2790cc, Automatic

2000 Nissan Navara 2.7D 4x2 Canopy R/Rack ��$6995

2000 Toyota Hilux 4x4 D-Cab 2.7 Petrol ��$17,495

2007 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Manual ��$19,995Economical and spacious 6 speed, 4WD, diesel

2008 Honda Accord V6 L Sedan ��$21,9953471cc, VCM 5 Speed Auto, Leather Trim

2006 Holden Vectra��$9,995 2�2 CD, Silver (photo indicative only)

2006 Holden Crewman cross6��$21,495Ute, 133,400km, 3565cc, Automatic

Economical and spacious 6 speed, 4WD, diesel

Sedan, AFM Facelift model in black

The new Toyota Camry Altera is hereCome in to view Toyota’s latest flagship mid-sized sedan*See the review on page 11 of this paper

kaipara lifestyler, october 2 2012

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