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LEAD STORY
Honeymoon for Humanity
Take an empty section, add a volunteer engineer, animator, contractor and designer, mix with a couple of retired gentlemen, then throw in North American accents and some kiwi slang and what do you get? read the story...
OTHER STORIES
Support Swings Behind Kaipara District Council
Kaipara’s rejection of a suggested two unitary authorities replacing Northland Regional Council and Kaipara, Far North and Whangarei District Councils, has been endorsed by Farmers of New Zealand. read the story...
Selling Our Ears
John Key is proving himself to be a master in the art of flying ‘consensus kites’ and his ministers are catching on fast. His latest disciple is the Minister of Broadcasting, Dr Jonathan Coleman, who has launched his own commercialisation of public radio kite into the parliamentary breeze. read the story...
Yorkshire Visitors Attracted by Field Days
British visitors to the Kaipara, Marcus and Magaret Crossland, were greeted with a hug and ‘a big welcome home’ when they arrived at Matakohe House last week. read the story...
An Informative Kaipara Grey Power Meeting
Reminded by price-hike conscious members of National’s pre-election pledge to be better off under National, the minister faced a barrage of price increase questions related to ACC, GST, electricity, rates and food. read the story...
Andrea Comes Home
After traveling and working abroad, former pictorial archivist, Andrea Hemmins, has returned home to Northland and to The Kauri Museum where she is now the Collections Manager. read the story...
MP Allegations Disputed
Allegations that controversial MP, Hone Harawira, at a Dargaville meeting, advised people opposed to the Crest turbine project they should drop chains and anchors into the harbour to protest, have been refuted by honorary Kaipara Harbour master, Des Subritsky. read the story...
Interfitness Work-out
Interfitness is the place to go for a great work-out, with Swiss Ball and Circuit Classes available along with the Four Week Challenge. read the story...
Innovative Treatments Available
The addition of Equine therapy and Japanese-style acupuncture are innovations that have been added to services at Two Waters Physical Health, previously Ruawai Physiotherapy. read the story...
Direct From The Farm
Support for farmers markets in the Kaipara is being promoted by Ngati Whatua for the quality of produce and the social benefits they provide. read the story...
This Town in Twenty–Ten
• Did you notice Whangarei pile driving firm GHK working in Parenga Street recently? They were driving foundations for the first new Dargaville waterfront building since ‘The Warehouse’ was built in Victoria Street. read the story...
Home Design Reality
Whether building a home or renovating an existing dwelling, the reality world of computers makes life very easy, eliminating mistakes and bad choices before the first hammer blow is struck. read the story...
A Waste Water Natural
“Since moving to Opua, we have established NaturalFlow Northland and work with the original design engineer plus a local plumber and drainlayer.
Customers receive first class attention and quotes and can expect us to assist with council, design and installation, with no surprises other than
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A Blueprint for Cow Care
The furore over the care of pigs has made plenty of headlines, and in fact the care issue is on-going. But there has been a quiet step forward in farm animal welfare that has been made without attracting much media attention. It certainly seems a case of ‘bad’ news being ‘good’ where a big sector of the media are concerned. read the story...
The Dog’s Tail . . .
Billy Border Collie here, and what a weekend it’s been. Boss got back from the Field Days looking a bit ragged around the edges, even though he had his skoolteacher girldfriend ta keep an eye on him ina beer tent. read the story...
Women’s Cars of Choice
The first-ever Women’s World Car of the Year awards were prresented in London last week — with Kiwi racing driver, Paul Radisich, as a guest of honour — before an audience of media, the motor industry, the British events industry and diplomats from the countries of the judges. read the story...
A Dangerous Age
Moves by the government to cut teenagers from drinking and driving completely, while also raising the driving age to 16, are to be applauded, with the reservation that the driving age could perhaps be taken out a bit further. read the story...
Teens Shoot for Stardom
Four Kaipara teenagers have their eyes firmly fixed on stardom, and the school talent-seeking Rock Quest in Whangarei next month. read the story...
Date at The Lighthouse
A third Annual Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends will be held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on Sunday, March 21st read the story...
Mangawhai Art Trail Beckons
Fitness and art combine in the 11th Mangawhai Walking Weekend being held on Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14. read the story...
Celebrating Senior Independence if you are aged over 65, join Rural Women and St John’s at a free luncheon in the Dargaville Town hall from 10.00am till 2.00pm. Listen to guest speakers with ideas to remain safe in your own home. Call 0800 858 566 by 26th February to register
13 Mar 10
Ruawai Lions Club Annual Auction
Kaipara Kumara Forecourt View Goods: 9.30 am AUCTION STARTS: 10.00am Antiques, furniture, electrical appliances, bric-a-brac etc, Food and refreshments available, Trading table Contact: Jim and Dorothy Simpson Phone: (09) 439 2557
21 Mar 10
An afternoon with Kevin Friedrich & Friends
Dargaville Museum Invitation The Dargaville Museum Presents ‘An afternoon with Kevin Friedrich & Friends’ Where - Lighthouse Function Centre Harding Park Dargaville When - 1pm Sunday 21st March 2010 Featuring Accordionists Kevin Friedrich and Lionel Reekie with The Martin Sisters on violin, vocalists Karam David, Cindy Randall, and Whiskey Business Prices: Adults $15 - Under 16 years $5 - includes afternoon tea Tickets available at the door or Dargaville Museum phone (09) 439 7555
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