Essential First Aid Training — 15 July, 9am–4.30pm, Dargaville Museum. Bookings essential register at volunteeringnorthland.nz/events. $60 per person. Phone 0800 865 268.

Whare Awhina Community Law — Wed 15 July 10am–1pm. Free legal advice clinic. Drop into Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria St for more information. Bookings essential 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

Craft Market — Friday 17th July, 5pm–7pm. Empire Luncheonette, Hokianga Rd. New, homemade and upcycled crafts for sale. Stalls available. Contact Yvette for more details 021 0810 3848.

Southern FRC Fundraiser Night! — Friday 17 July. Free Community Dinner 6pm.

Matakohe Community Potluck Dinner — Saturday 18th July, 5.30pm. All welcome.

ACC Te Ara Tuhono — Mon 20 July 10am–2pm. Te Ara Tuhono are here to help you process your claim and support you through the process. Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria St. 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

Family Court Navigator — Tue 21 July 10am–2pm. Josephine provides support and guidance to help individuals understand and prepare for Family Court processes. Drop into Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria St. 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

Best Practice Grants Workshop — Wednesday, 22nd July for Community Organisations. A morning workshop, bookings essential, $20 per person. Learn best practice processes, further expectations, application writing tips and have a clear plan on where your community organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success. suec@dcdb.nz.

Trivia Night — Saturday 25 July, 5pm for dinner, 7pm for Trivia. Northern Wairoa Boating Club fundraiser for Coastguard North Kaipara. Teams of 2–6 players, $10 per person. 

West Coast Midwinter Swim — Sunday 26th July, 9am at Baylys Beach. Surf Life Saving, Sausage Sizzle, Warm Drinks. Are you brave enough?

Inland Revenue Clinic — Tue 28 Jul. Bookings Essential! Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria St. 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

SPCA — 5th August, 10am–11.30am cnr SH12 and Victoria St parking.

Look for the Flag! Flea treatment $10, worm treatment $3, pet care advice, emergency pet food.

SPCA — 5th August, 12.30pm–1.30pm Ruawai Village Green.

Look for the Flag! Flea treatment $10, worm treatment $3, pet care advice, emergency pet food.

Governance Workshop — Thursday, 6th August for Community Organisations. A full day, bookings essential, $20 per person. Great for new committee members as well as a refresher for those more seasoned. suec@dcdb.nz.