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   I was surprised. For a start, I      Big Lotto winners often keep it secret from their children. They shouldn’t         money, and I’ve found that
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   But also, I really can’t see a       cheerful for lottery winners and         winning a big chunk of money              knowing about money.
                                                                                                                                                                  to Oakura, including coastal, urban
sudden input of wealth changing         their children. Money does make          would make you a worse person,                Whether you tell them exactly
                                                                                                                                                                  and rural areas in between.
my children into lazy good-for-         a life more satisfying, and the          why would it do so to children?           how much you still owe on the
nothings, and having had a chat         impact on the children is                   If they were horrible and lazy         house, or have in KiwiSaver, is        MISSED DELIVERY?
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their children, and it’s their          in the years following the lottery       diligent children, a dollop of            strategies.                            Or see e-editions at neighbourly.
business what lies they tell them,      and may also reduce obesity              money won’t change that either.                                                  co.nz/whangareileader
but I found myself wondering            risk,’’ said the Swedish                    There is no secret to raising                                                 FEEDBACK
whether science might show              researchers, who had a very              children, no matter what baby                                                    Local paper looking a little
whether they were right to              large and stable bunch of                whisperers and the baby                   CALL TO ACTION                         different? We’re giving readers
worry. I went in search of any          subjects to study.                       industry claims.                          Got a question for Rob or an issue     more of what they want and would
evidence that sudden wealth                 ‘‘The effects on most other             The science is established.            you want him to tackle? Contact        love your feedback. Email us at:
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to be a body of science on the          performance, and skills, can be             Here’s the rocket science list         newspaper into the search bar.         NZ MEDIA COUNCIL
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children of suddenly enriched           interval about zero.’’                   Value them. Love them. Play               from the menu bar and ‘‘message        of the NZ Media Council. To find
people, the Swedes had the                  In other words, it doesn’t           with them. Read to them when              our reporter’’ from the drop-down      out more or complain, visit
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Cheque out ... new training to cope
With banks and government                                                                                                                                                      ‘‘It is exciting
departments refusing to accept
cheques for payment any more, a                                                                                                                                                having a pro-
group is torning Northland in a                                                                                                                                                gramme that I have
special kitted out bus to teach
people about internet banking.                                                                                                                                                 helped design and
   Kiwibank, NZ Post, Inland                                                                                                                                                   implement come to
Revenue and ACC were the first
national organisations to stop                                                                                                                                                 my home town.’’
accepting cheques from the end                                                                                                                                                 Sue Kini
of February.
   Digital banking provides an
alternative, but people do need                                                                                                                                                eloping the digital banking cur-
access to computer devices and a                                                                                                                                               riculum and provides ‘‘train the
reliable internet connection as                                                                                                                                                trainer’’ support for librarians
well as the skills and confidence                                                                                                                                              and others delivering the pro-
to use these technologies.                                                                                                                                                     gramme.
   DORA is a 35-year-old wi-fi-                                                                                                                                                   Di Daniels, who has recently
enabled bus that will be travel-                                                                                                                                               moved to Kerikeri, is the director
ling around the Far North,                                                                                                                                                     of Digital Wings, a unique
Whangarei and Kaipara districts                                                                                                                                                national initiative to divert elec-
during the next five weeks offer-                                                                                                                                              tronic waste from landfills and
ing digital banking training to                                                                                                                                                provide community groups
people who are concerned about                                                                                                                                                 throughout New Zealand with
banks and other government                                                                                                                                                     free quality refurbished com-
agencies closing branches and                                                                                                                                                  puters.
stopping accepting cheques.                                                                                                                                                       DORA is a beneficiary of the
   The training offered on DORA                                                                                                                                                Digital Wings programme; all the
(which stands for Digital On-                                                                                                                                                  on-board computers used for
Road Access) is touted to directly                                                                                                                                             digital banking training were
address the concerns some                                                                                                                                                      supplied through this initiative.
people have about managing                                                                                                                                                        Equipment has also been
their banking online, with a                                                                                                                                                   gifted to community organis-
special focus is on detecting and                     Stepping UP national manager Sue Kini, left, and Digital Wings director Di Daniels are the driving forces behind the     ations in Kaitaia, Dargaville and
avoiding scams.                                       new DORA training initiative.                                                                                            Maungaturoto.
   While the training initiative is                                                                                                                                               ‘‘My goal is to encourage
being supported by Kiwibank, it                       1pm to 3pm every weekday for            nz. People who are interested can           Sue Kini from Whangarei is           Northland businesses to join up
is open to anyone in the North-                       the next five weeks, starting in        contact their local library to sign      the national manager for Digital        with Digital Wings and donate
land community, no matter who                         Kaitaia this week.                      up for a class or they can register      Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa’s           their     surplus    equipment,’’
they bank with.                                          DORA will also be visiting           themselves on the website.               Stepping UP programme.                  Daniels said.
   Local libraries in all three dis-                  Kerikeri, Paihia, Whangarei,               The Northland leg of DORA’s              ‘‘It is exciting having a pro-          ‘‘I am also making a special
tricts are providing trainers for                     Kaikohe and Dargaville and              national tour has special local          gramme that I have helped               effort to ensure that more North-
the digital banking classes,                          parking up outside the libraries.       significance because two of the          design and implement come to            land community groups know
which are scheduled to run                            The detailed schedule has been          driving forces for the programme         my home town,’’ she said.               how to apply for free equip-
between 10am to 12 noon and                           published on www.steppingup.            are Northland residents.                    Kini was responsible for dev-        ment.’’

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Farmers unite to battle drought                                                                                                                           More than
Farmers are joining forces to
                                                                                                                   TALK TO SOMEONE
                                                                                                                                                          70 apply for
share tips on the best way to sur-
vive the effects of the worst
drought in years.
                                                                                                                   If you feel you, or anyone you
                                                                                                                   know, needs to talk to someone
                                                                                                                                                          $3000 NRC
   Northland Inc’s Extension
350 has teamed up with DairyNZ
and Beef + Lamb NZ to pull
                                                                                                                   who really will understand – the
                                                                                                                   Rural Support Trust is available for
                                                                                                                   a confidential chat or they can
                                                                                                                                                          scholarships
together this support.
                                                                                                                   point you in the right direction for
   This is being done by bring-                                                                                                                           Organisers are delighted with more
                                                                                                                   further advice. Call 0800 787 254
ing together a number of North-                                                                                                                           than 70 applications received for the
                                                                                                                   to speak to someone in your own
land farmers who will share                                                                                                                               Northland Regional Council’s
                                                                                                                   region or you can send them an
their responses to the situation                                                                                                                          inaugural Tū i te ora Scholarship
                                                                                                                   email via their website http://www.
via the Northland Inc website,                                                                                                                            programme.
                                                                                                                   rural-support.org.nz/Regions/
with weekly updates on their                                                                                                                                   Council deputy chair Justin Blaikie
                                                                                                                   North-Island/Northland.
current focus and actions.                                                                                                                                says the council is offering four
   ‘‘This sector-wide collabor-                                                                                                                           $3000 scholarships to support
ation creates an overview to                                                                                       had come together under tight          students studying or training in areas
help farmers prioritise their                                                                                      time-lines’’ to assist farmers as      that align with council’s focus and
actions, focus on their farms and                                                                                  the drought continued to bite          mission of ‘‘working together to
manage their wellbeing through                                                                                     deep and the dry weather               create a healthy environment, strong
this extremely stressful period,’’                                                                                 showed little sign of letting up.      economy and resilient communities’’.
said Luke Beehre, Project Lead                                                                                        ‘‘We believe this collabor-              ‘‘These scholarships also aim to
of Extension 350 (E350), the                                                                                       ation leverages the collective         build Māori capacity within Te
award-winning farmer-led and                                                                                       power of our E350 network to           Taitokerau and provide opportunities
farmer-focused programme.                                                                                          improve the support and infor-         for further education, with two ear-
   ‘‘E350 is all about providing a                                                                                 mation offered to the wider            marked for Māori who whakapapa
network for farmers, and to                                                                                        farming community. I’m proud           (share a genealogical connection) to
enable positive things to happen                                                                                   of everyone involved: mentors,         Te Taitokerau.’’
in their businesses and their                                                                                      consultants and farmers, who                Blaikie says an application period
home lives. So, it is vitally                                                                                      have stepped up to help others         for the award (which can also help
important at a time like this that                                                                                 and give more of themselves,           provide financial support to students
farmers keep talking to each         Beef + Lamb NZ extension manager northern North Island, Veronica Gillett,     even when they are under pres-         experiencing financial hardship and
other, to their neighbours, and      said she was "proud to be part of a team that had come together under tight   sure themselves.’’                     difficulties) opened mid-December
make sure they support each          time-lines" to assist farmers as the drought continued to bite deep and the      DairyNZ regional leader             and officially closed on February 14.
other and look after themselves.     dry weather showed little sign of letting up.                                 Tareen Ellis said it was hugely             Final numbers and eligibility were
   ‘‘One thing that we’ve learned                                                                                  important for Northland Inc,           still being double-checked by council
from previously challenging          each other, share their infor-        ers, but I strongly believe in          DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb NZ to             staff. It was the first time the
times is: don’t try to make          mation and stay in touch, we          their resilience. We’ve seen that       come together and ‘‘pool our           scholarships had been offered and,
decisions every day. That way        hope we can ease the burden of        before on a regular basis. I            resources to be more effective in      pleasingly, more than 70 hopefuls had
you’ll dig yourself into a hole.     that pressure.’’                      would say to the farmers: ‘don’t        helping famers with their              applied, roughly three-quarters of
Make decisions once a week and          Northland Inc chief executive      lose sight of how strong you are        decision-making’’.                     whom were Māori and whakapapa to
follow them, unless things           Murray Reade was quick to             collectively’.’’                           ‘‘It is crucial that we all work    Te Taitokera.
change.                              praise the resilience of North-          Beef + Lamb NZ extension             together to deliver a way for-              Judging will take place mid-month,
   ‘‘It’s so easy, when the pres-    land’s farmers.                       manager northern North Island,          ward for farmers, and we make          with winners expected to be
sure is on, to become too insular;      ‘‘Obviously, we’re deeply con-     Veronica Gillett, said she was          sure they are fully supported,’’       confirmed later in the month. All ap-
by encouraging people to talk to     cerned by the issues facing farm-     ‘‘proud to be part of a team that       Ellis said.                            plicants will be informed of the results.

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$10m more for civic centre                                                                                                     LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Whangarei District Council will
increase the scope of the civic
centre construction project.
                                                                                                          Last year,
                                                                                                          Whangarei
                                                                                                          District Council
                                                                                                                               Not in our backyard
    Councillors faced a recom-                                                                            mayoral hopeful      Our community group is extremely
mendation to increase the civic
                                                                                                          Tony Savage says
                                                                                                                               concerned about the Northland           Write to us
                                                                                                          more than 150
centre budget by $10 million,                                                                             people voted         Regional Council’s controversial July
                                                                                                                                                                       We welcome letters to the paper.
taking the total budget from                                                                              "yes" when asked     2019 decision to exclude all pre-
                                                                                                                                                                       Just go online to Neighbourly.co.nz
$38m to $48m.                                                                                             whether $38          cautionary and prohibitive GE/GMO
                                                                                                                                                                       and type the name of our
    The budget includes site pur-                                                                         million was too      provisions from the proposed new
                                                                                                                                                                       newspaper into the search bar.
chase, fit-out, construction and                                                                          much for a civic     Regional Plan for Northland.
                                                                                                          centre. Now, an                                              You’ll see us under Organisations.
all professional services and con-                                                                                                 The NRC is a full member of the
                                                                                                          additional $10                                               Click on our name and then select
sent requirements.                                                                                                             Northland/Auckland Inter Council
                                                                                                          million has been                                             the appropriate topic under the
    Councillors were told the                                                                                                  Working Party on GMOs, and should
                                                                                                          budgeted for the                                             Contact menu. You need to be a
budget increase allows for the                                                                            work.
                                                                                                                               act accordingly.
                                                                                                                                                                       verified Neighbourly member to
size of the civic centre to in-                                                                           DENISE PIPER/STUFF       As the over-arching environ-
                                                                                                                                                                       submit a letter.
crease from 5000 to 7000 square                                                                                                mental protection authority for
metres.                                                                                                                        Northland, the NRC must protect
    The recommended scope                     ance to be housed within the            the 2021-31 Long Term Plan.              Northland’s biosecurity, farmers and        Again, we commend the WDC
change comes as a result of a                 Whangarei District Council civic           Mayor Sheryl Mai is in sup-           existing valuable GE-free status. We    and FNDC for lodging a joint appeal
detailed analysis into district               space.                                  port of the scope change, believ-        applaud the decision of the new NRC     to the Environment Court against
population growth, and the staff                 The location of construction         ing it to be a necessary step to         Council not to defend the ill-advised   the NRC’s poor July 2018 decision.
headcount required to service                 remains unchanged, with site            ensure the Civic Centre is fit for       GE decision of the previous NRC.            It is offensive to see Federated
that population with future                   preparation in Rust Ave sched-          purpose.                                     We recently wrote to the Kaipara    Farmers yet again trying to interfere
growth in mind.                               uled to begin at end of 2020.              ‘‘It’s the right decision to be       mayor asking if the Kaipara District    in local democratic processes and
    The new scope also allows for                Debt funding for the addi-           made, to ensure we’re future             Council had conveyed to the NRC         basically act against the interests of
the Northland Transport Alli-                 tional scope will be included in        proofed.’’                               that the KDC intended to align itself   all New Zealand farmers, orchardists,
                                                                                                                               with the other Upper North Island       foresters, beekeepers and communi-
                                                                                                                               Local Authorities, including the        ties. We believe that New Zealand

Mill Rd repairs finally under way
                                                                                                                               Whangarei District Council/Far North    “Life” Sciences’ attempts to block
                                                                                                                               District Council Operative GE/GMO       local councils from protecting their
                                                                                                                               excellent Operative GE/GMO Plan         farmers and we ratepayers from the
                                                                                                                               Changes. We want to see all our         risks of outdoor use of GE/GMOs is
The Whangarei District Council has            both directions during the road         of residents to the road,’’ says         councils united in acting to protect    abhorrent. In our opinion, they are
started road repairs on Mill Rd.              works, however there will still be      Whangarei District Council capital       their primary producers and other       attempting to bully councils into
    The $2 million roading project            some delays as traffic management       works and procurement manager            ratepayers from the risks of outdoor    submission.
begins with kerb, channel, and                and a 30kmh speed limit will be in      Greg Monteith.                           use of GE/GMOs.                             Thank you, WDC and FNDC, for
drainage improvements as well as              in place.                                   ‘‘The Mill Rd roading project is a       The KDC has advised, on behalf      yet again showing clear leadership
new footpaths, on the section of                  Drivers should consider using       significant investment on one of the     of our mayor, that Dr Jason Smith       and acting to protect Northland
Mill Rd between Brighton Rd and               alternative routes or allow for extra   main arterial routes into the city.      has provided the NRC with detailed      from those who would attempt to
Whareora Rd.                                  time to complete their journey.         We are also taking the opportunity       information about the KDC’s inten-      use this region as a testing ground
    This is expected to take three                ‘‘Some service relocations and      to renew old infrastructure, future-     tion to address the GE/GMO issue in     for risky experiments, whilst refusing
months and once complete work                 road crossings will be done at night    proofing the road, ready to serve us     the context of the upcoming review      to accept liability when it all goes
will begin on the section of Mill Rd          to minimise disruption to drivers       well for the next 25 years.’’            of the District Plan. This means that   pear-shaped.
between Nixon St and the Bank St/             but the majority of the work needs          He says rebuilding and resealing     Auckland and the three northern         Beverley Aldridge/Kathleen
Manse St intersection.                        to be done in daylight because of its   the road is scheduled for later in the   councils are united in opposing the     Pattinson
    Traffic will still be able to travel in   complexity and the close proximity      year.                                    proposed NRC decision.                  Otamatea Grey Power
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                                                            OUT & ABOUT

                                                                                                                                   Andrea and Carleen Still
                                                                                                                                   (pictured with Suki the
                                                                                                                                   rescue dog) celebrate
                                                                                                                                   the success of an
                                                                                                                                   Afternoon of Country
                                                                                                                                   Music at Kamo Club,
                                                                                                                                   which ‘‘Thank you so
                                                                                                                                   much to Carleen and
                                                                                                                                   Jan, all of the amazing
                                                                                                                                   artists, sponsors,
                                                                                                                                   volunteers and
                                                                                                                                   everyone who came
                                                                                                                                   along and helped raise
                                                                                                                                   the money for the
                                                                                                                                   animals.’’

                                                            Mum Danielle and her two girls Lexi, 7,
                                                            and Jorja, 9, were among the students
                                                            at Whangarei Primary School to receive
                                                            bikes and helmets from the Bikes for
                                                            Kids programme of Variety – the
                                                            Children’s Charity. And they’ve got a
                                                            fancy foxtrot and wow waltz to thank.
                                                            Well, more specifically the bikes are
                                                            due to the footwork of Newshub
                                                            anchor Mike McRoberts who took part
                                                            in last year’s Dancing with the Stars,
                                                            where he successfully raised more than
                                                            $40,000 for Variety, which funded 170
                                                            bikes and helmets. Every year, Variety
                                                            raises funds for its Bikes for Kids
                                                            programme to benefit kids who are
                                                            nominated by people in their
                                                            community – such as teachers who may
                                                            select a student for their commendable
                                                            efforts throughout the year. Variety
                                                            chief executive Lorraine Taylor said:
                                                            “For many Kiwi kids, riding or owning a
                                                            bike is a rite of passage, and part of a
                                                            normal and happy childhood.”
                                                            McRoberts said: “It’s the opportunity
                                                            for these children to have a bike, and to
                                                            have that active, sporting sensation of
                                                            riding around on a bike, the
                                                            independence that comes with it, the
                                                            sense of confidence. It’s just fantastic -

         Teaching that                                      you see the look on their faces when
                                                            they get their bike and put their
                                                            helmets on and they’re ready to go -
                                                            what a great start for them," he added.

         changes lives                                                                                       Meet the Pukenui Western Hills Forest Trust’s
                                                                                                             newest arrival. This is Sayyad’s chick. Trust
                                                                                                             members had been monitoring Sayyad closely
                                                                                                             as they knew he was sitting on his second
                                                                                                             clutch for close to 70 days, when he suddenly
                                                                                                             abandoned his nest a few weeks back. In an
         The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards                                                    attempt to save any eggs that may be in the
        recognise inspiring work from across New Zealand.                                                    nest, trust members employed a bit of handy
                                                                                                             hatchet work to get into the hollow log the
            Teaching that benefits children and young                                                        nest was hidden within. Once in, they
                                                                                                             discovered two eggs, both of which were cold,
             people, whānau and entire communities.                                                          not a good sign. All they could do was take the
                   Teaching that changes us all.                                                             eggs to the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery
                                                                                                             Centre and place them into the incubators.
                                                                                                             Unfortunately, only one egg made it. The trust
                                                                                                             has no idea what caused Sayyad to desert the
                                                                                                             nest but do wonder if the current climate and
                                                                                                             all the feeding struggles kiwi can experience
                               OS                                                                            during such events played a part. Haere mai to
                                                                                                             one lucky little chick.

                     Share your team’s best practice.
                   Enter the 2020 Awards now at
                   pmawards.education.govt.nz

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have made to getting fit in prep-    in the coming months and is con-                                                                                             FROM
aration for the two-day work-        fident that they will do well. She                                                                                           ROTORUA
shop last week.                      said the stunt industry is more                                                                                              CENTRAL
   Grant said the whole team         than just performing – there is                                                                                              ‘‘My kind neighbour
have the makings of good stunt       action acting, rigging for those                                                                                             is my dad’s older
performers because they are          who are good with heights and                                                                                                brother Manahi,
quick to pick everything up, are     knots, stunt driving and horse                                                                                               who takes pots of
well co-ordinated and naturally      riding.                                                                                                                      home-cooked
good at doing stunts.                   ‘‘Because it’s such a small                                                                                               meals and cakes
   ‘‘It’s been incredible. They      industry, once they get a step in                                                                                            over to my parents’
have all come out of the shell       the door and people get to know                                                                                              house at least once
since the first workshop – and       them, there will be plenty of                                                                                                a week.
are more confident, fitter and       work ahead.’’                                                                                                                    ‘‘He checks on
healthier. It seems to have             Group leader Toby Kaipo,                                                                                                  them and shares his
changed them a lot,’’ Grant said.    who also works for the trust,                                                                                                goods with them.
   ‘‘What we do as stunt per-        says Team 19 are determined to                                                                                                   ‘‘Uncle is 84
formers is jump off waterfalls       make the most of this oppor-                                                                                                 years old and still fit.
on set – these guys do that          tunity and get themselves                                                                                                        ‘‘Uncle has been
already. You don’t need to go to a   noticed on set in the hope it will                                                                                           caring for his wife,
high diving pool to learn that.      lead on to more work.                                                                                                        my aunty, for the
   ‘‘Most of these guys ride            ‘‘We will go to set early, offer                                                                                          past 10 years too. I
horses, and they’re good in the      to help clean up and spend our                                                                                               really don’t know
water.’’                             days off observing Dayna,’’                                                                                                  where he gets all
   She said a good stunt per-        Kaipo said.                                                                                                                  his energy from.
former is an all-rounder, a team        ‘‘She has shown faith in us,                                                                                                  ‘‘As well as
player and someone with guts         and it’s inspired us all to work                                                                                             looking after his
who is excited about learning        harder.’’                                                                                                                    immediate family,
new skills.                             Three of the original work-                                                                                               uncle goes over to
   Seeing the group’s progress       shop attendees have already                                                                                                  the marae next
has proven to her that they are      gone on to get permanent work                                                                                                door and
worthy candidates to put for-        since December. Two of whom           KIND NEIGHBOUR                                                                         participates in all
ward for roles and she is pre-       had been unemployed for more          We’re looking for the kindest neighbours in town. Nominate someone in your             sorts of events.
pared to support them all the        than 15 years. Colvin said this       ’hood – and your special neighbour could feature in community newspapers                   ‘‘He really is a
way because they are so eager.       proves if you throw people into a     around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, you’ll both receive a $50        trooper for a
   ‘‘I love being able to teach      job just for the sake of it – it      Prezzy® card! A Kind Neighbour is someone who has helped make a                        neighbour! The pic
people who want to learn – these     won’t make a difference. If you       difference in your life – or the lives of others. Let us know why your neighbour       is of my dad, his
guys have a lot of drive, and I’ve   find out what they are interested                                                                                            other brother Peter
                                                                           is so kind by sharing a few words at neighbourly.co.nz/kindneighbour
got all the time in the world for    in, that is when they get                                                                                                    and uncle Manahi
people like that.’’                  motivated.                                                                                                                   on the far right.’’

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What do you want                                                                                                     Trying to inspire new events
                                                                                                                     Do you have a new and innovative          potentially attract visitors to the

rates money spent on?
                                                                                                                     idea for an event that celebrates         district during quieter months.
                                                                                                                     unique local experiences?                     ‘‘Having a calendar of events
                                                                                                                        Or maybe you’ve been to an             stretching through the whole year,
                                                                                                                     inspiring event elsewhere and want not just the peak of summer,
                                                                                                                     to bring it to Whangarei?                 supports our local retail and
Public feedback is wanted on a         ‘‘As always, our work                 risk – would require additional            The Whangarei District Council         tourism providers.’’
range of proposed spending of rate-                                          financial support from ratepayers.      has launched a new fund to foster             She says the idea for the new
payer dollars over the next year by    overall is made poss-                    Blaikie says the council had         and celebrate new events in our           fund came out of work done last
the Northland Regional Council.        ible by the feedback                  foreshadowed this with the LTP          beautiful district and want to get        year as part of the Whangārei
   The council says it has                                                   already, signalling an intended         the word out to as many local             Events Strategy 2019-2024.
increased its long-term focus on
                                       and support of our                    rate rise of four percent in the        event makers as possible.                     ‘‘We brought together different
helping native life flourish, caring   communities’’                         2020/21 year.                              The Whangārei Event                   community stakeholder groups,
for water and protecting com-          Justin Blaikie                           ‘‘We’re now proposing to in-         Development Fund will provide             event makers and business owners,
munities from flood risk.                                                    crease this by another 4.6 per cent,    one-off grants to community               and brainstormed what we needed
   Council chairwoman Penny            toring stations ($435,000).           for a total increase of 8.6 per cent.   groups,                                                         to grow and
Smart says a formal consultation          There will also be extra support      ‘‘Over a year, this extra 4.6 per    organisations                                                   nurture events
period on the council’s Draft          for    pest    plant    prevention    cent works out to an average of         and individuals                                                 in the
Annual Plan 2020/21 runs until         ($110,000), a climate change adap-    $13.60 per household, for a year-on-    to deliver new                                                  Whangarei
Friday, March 27.                      tation strategy ($105,000) to scope   year average increase of just over      events.                                                         district. This
   ‘‘It’s an opportunity for our       out the best way to approach this     $30 and will take the average              ‘‘The aim is to                                              identified the
communities to review the next         challenge, expanding the council’s    estimated rates bill for the year to    foster and                                                      need to have a
financial year’s budget and ensure     poplar nursery ($78,000), extra       around $390.’’                          develop diverse                                                 better
we’re on track to deliver the third    staff member to support council’s        Blaikie says the regional coun-      and innovative                                                  framework to
year of our 10-year plan, the Long     hydrology team ($73,700), new         cil had taken increased rates           events for the                                                  support events
Term Plan (LTP) 2018-2028.’’           investment in the way the council     income from regional growth into        district, which                                                 which help
   Smart says with work towards        supports its relationships with       account when considering its            have the                                                        locals and
a new plan in 2021, the council        Māori ($142,700), new investment     proposed new spending, as well as       potential to          Do you have any bright ideas for an       visitors
needs to ensure it’s thinking ahead    in the way council engages with       investment income that subsi-           become self-          event that celebrates unique local        ‘Experience
and putting in some elements of        its communities ($44,700) and         dised its activities.                   sustaining in         experiences?                              Local’.’’
future-proofing. ‘‘We also need to     replacing the engines of the mari-       ‘‘However, as always, our work       future years,’’                                                     ‘‘Different
check we’re able to keep up the        time vessel ‘‘Ruawai’’ ($35,000).     overall is made possible by the         says Whangarei District Council           types of events offer different
momentum on the vital work                The proposals outlined com-        feedback and support of our com-        manager, venues and events,               opportunities – to taste our local
that’s already under way.’’            prise both operating and capital      munities and the community              Carina de Graaf.                          flavours, explore our natural
   Deputy chair Justin Blaikie         spend. ‘‘The operational spends       groups that we work alongside,             She says the fund has been             environment, connect with our
says intended council spending         are those that we need to fund        and we want to check in with you        specially set up to fund new events       culture and play and participate in
over the 12 months to June 30 next     from rates income if we’re going to   as we make changes to our plans.’’      which may develop into annual             local recreation and sports – and
year includes changes to infor-        complete them’’.                         Councillors and staff genuinely      events, as well as support one-off        this diversity is reflected in our
mation technology and data man-           Blaikie says councillors con-      wanted to hear what the com-            events. Once an event is                  selection criteria for choosing
agement ($592,000) and investment      tinually work to achieve the best     munity thought of its plans and         established, it may be eligible to        which events will receive funding.’’
in water quality and quantity          value for money and trying to pro-    how they could be improved – and        apply for funding through the                 ‘‘Events contribute so much to
science to provide high-quality        vide the best service to the com-     paid for. Blaikie says.                 Council’s Community Fund.                 our community – not only in terms
data to aid future decision making,    munity while keeping its rates as        More detail on the proposed             ‘‘It could be for a sporting,          of economic benefits but also by
including a freshwater quality         low as possible. However, continu-    spending over the 2020/21 finan-        cultural, business or creative event      instilling local pride and building
accounting system, modelling           ing the momentum of the LTP –         cial year and how the council           – as long as it provides an authentic healthy and connected
highly allocated aquifers, Aupouri     and the associated extra spending     plans to fund them, can be found        local experience – then we want to        communities where our unique
groundwater analysis, a national       entailed to help native life          in its supporting information           hear about it.’’                          cultures are celebrated.’’
wells database, lake level sen-        flourish, care for water and better   document at www.nrc.govt.nz/               De Graaf says preference will be           Apply online for funding at
sors and continuous water moni-        protect communities from flood        annualplan2020.                         given to off-season events that can       www.wdc.govt.nz/funding.

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Automotive Services               Garden Maintenance               Public Notices                                         Financial
GAS Struts Office chair, van      HEDGE shaping and tree
door,hatchbackwon’tstay up?       trimming or removal, lawn-
Recharge or new. Gas struts.      mowing, weedeating, section                       Public Notice of application for
Ph 027-451-9476, 4389780          clearing, waterblasting. Ph or                             On-Licence
                                  txt Haydn for free FIXED
                                  PRICE 022 0633 914                                Section 101, Sale and Supply
                                                                                         of Alcohol Act 2012
Bricklayer                                                                          Batra and Sons Limited, has
                            LADY Gardener available for
                            all aspects of gardening. Ph                            made application to the
BRICK & Block layer (LBP) Brenda 027 2395815.                                       Whangarei District Licensing
Available now, competitive                                                          Committee for the issue of an
rates. No job too small. Ph                                                         on-licence in respect of the
027 290 3775.               House Cleaning                                          premises situated at 4 South
                                                                                    Road, Waipu and known as
                              WATER        blasting/  house                         Rose and Thistle Hotel.
Builders                      washing, moss & mould roof                            The general nature of the
                              treatment. Free quotes. Ph                            business to be conducted
                                                                                    under the Licence is: Hotel.
A      LICENSED      Building Vaughan & Tanya:021517881.
Practitioner, 35 years exp.,                                                        The days and the hours during
available for renovations, Lawns                                                    which alcohol is intended to be
decks, fences, all building                                                         sold under the Licence are:
requirements. Free Quotes.                                                          Monday to Sunday 8am to
Paul 021737711/094340523. 027 201 2886 Reliable, Honest,                            1am.
                              Owner Operator. Ph/txt Peter                          The application may be
                              for a free quote 430 8336                             inspected during ordinary
BATHROOM           additions,                                                       office hours at the office of the
decks, ramps, verandas etc.                                                         Whangarei District Council,
Phone John 021 878 320.       Pet Services                                          District Licensing Committee,
                                                                                    Walton Plaza, Albert Street,
CARPENTER / BUILDER.              DOG Boarding rooms, Cater                         Whangarei.
Qualified, with extensive         for all you dogs requirements                     Any person who is entitled to                                         Board
experience. Phone Lance           for long/short term stayovers.                    object and who wishes to
09 4364072 or 027 7516633.        petminders.co.nz 438 0590.                        object to the issue of the
                                                                                    licence may, not later than 15                                        RIVERVIEW Guest House,
                                                                                    working days after the date of                                        Rooms with meals available.
LICENSED Building Prac- Plaster/Wallboard Stopping                                  the first publication of this                                         Ph 0274 716377.
titioner. Over 40 years                                                             notice, file a notice in writing of
experience. For additions,                                                          the objection with the
alterations, bathrooms, fences, GIB stopper, 25 yrs exp, new
decks and more. Ph Roy on and reno work, skim coating,
                                                                                    Secretary of the District                                             Readings
                                                                                    Licensing       Committee        at
09 436 4004 or 0274 902 757 free quotes 027-666-2768
for a free quote.                                                                   Whangarei District Council,
                                                                                    Private Bag 9023, Whangarei                                           READINGS help to point and
                                INTERIOR plastering, good                           0148.
                                rate. Free quote, 20+ yrs exp.                                                                                            shape the way for your future.
                                                                                                                                                          Phone Chrissy for more info.
Cleaning Services               Ph Wati 021 1611828.                                No objection to the issue of a
                                                                                    licence may be made in                Tuition                         027 290 3776.
                                                                                    relation to a matter other than a
HOME Office and window Plumbing                                                     matter specified in section           MARTIAL ARTS Taekwondo.
cleaning. Personalised srvc.                                                        105(1) of the Sale and Supply         Self-defence & confidence.      Firewood
Regular and one-offs. Ph VIP PLUMBER reg. certifying                                of Alcohol Act 2012.                  Whangarei & Maungatapere.
0800 846484 for a free quote. craftsman,                                            This is the first publication of      Steve ( 3rd Dan ) 0276145776.
                                           prompt.   Very                                                                                                 BLACK Wattle $120 m3. Gum
                              good rates. Ph Richard                                this notice.
                                                                                                                                                          $140 m3. Free delivery city
Concrete Services             09-434-0622/021-531-009                                                                     Public Notices                  limits. Ph Dane 027 521 1768.

                                  Roofing                                                                                                                 BLACK WATTLE firewood,
      Concrete Services                                                                                                                                   hot and long burning, $120
                                                                                                                                                          per cube, Ph: 021 306 257
  •   Driveways
                                   CHAPMAN
  •   Drainage                    ROOFING LTD                                                                                                             CAROL’SFIREWOOD
  •   Excavations                 LONG       run    roofing,
      Patios                      spouting and leaks. Free                                                                                                SPLIT & dry mix. $90 m3
  •
                                  quotes. Ph 021 336 624.
                                                                                       Purua School - Board of Trustees                                   or $130 for 1.5m3 inc de-
  •   Paths
                                  lewi.lc71@gmail.com                                 Casual Vacancies for elected trustees                               livery. Ph Jim 433-9726.
        No job to small
      Ph: Harley or Carol                                                             Two casual vacancies have occurred on the
                             WHANGAREI ROOF Painting                                  board of trustees for elected parent representa-
          0800427139
                             & repairs. Leak repairs, Rust                            tives.
                                                                                                                                                          For Sale
       30 MPA Limited        treatment, Lichen removal,
                             Roof & spouting repairs, Roof                            The board has resolved under section 105 of the
                             painting, Commercial wall                                Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancies by                         CARPET & Vinyl Bargains!
DRIVEWAYS, patios, paths, painting. Ph 436-4004 or                                    selection.                                                          Deans Flooring 2B Herekino
concrete cutting. Small jobs 0274-902757                                                                                                                  Street. Open Sat 9.30am-
also welcome. Free quote.                                                             If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the                    3.30pm. Phone: 027 667 0183
Call Tony 021 518 901.                                                                school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this
                                  Sewing Services                                     notice being published, to hold a by-election to
                                                                                                                                                          FISHING TRIPS. Catch fish
                                                                                      fill the vacancies, then a by-election will be held.
Drainlaying                                                                                                                                               guaranteed! Birthdays, special
                        SEWING Machine Repairs                                        Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to                   occ, gift vouchers available.
                        34yrs Exp & Qual. Domestic &                                  hold a by-election should write to:                                 4336877 or 0274 625872
                        industrial. All makes &
★DRAINFAST★             models. Ph Robert Weenink
                                                                                      Chairperson, Board of Trustees
                                                                                      Purua School                                                        HUSQVARNA ride on mower.
24/7 UNBLOCKING. All 432-9590 or 0274-531-048
drainage  requirements. r.weenink@xtra.co.nz                                          20 Irvine Road, Purua RD 6, Whangarei. 0176                         0 turn. Immac cond. Ful ser-
CCTV. Ph 021-0893-3947                                                                                                                                    vice. Complete with add grass
                                                                                      By: 8th April 2020                                                  catcher. No use for it. Good
                                  Stone Masons                                                                                                            offer would be nice. Ph Dave:
                                                                                                                                                          021 947 710 or 09 432 0011.
Driveways
                              PARADISE QUARRY
                              Stonemasons. Specialists in                                                                                                 MOBILITY Scooters. New
DRIVEWAY        A    Mess?? stunning stone for the                                      NOTICE OF                                                         with 3yrs free servicing & 3yrs
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Let us sort it by re-shaping 021-972-139 or 09-432-2722                                                                                                   at Scooterworks on 433 8085
and rotary-hoeing cement into                                                           SERVICE                                                           or 0508 472 6683.
the surface. Phone Wals
Diggers Holes and Bobcats 09 Tree Services                                              To Anne Elizabeth Mary Grigson, formerly of 33
437 3936 or 021 932 225.                                                                                                                                  SCAFFOLD planks, 3m $69.
                                                                                        Kakariki Road, RD 3, Whangarei 0173. Take notice                  Scooters Plywood 438 6565.
                              ALL tree work Fell-Trim-Chip-                             that Whangarei District Council has filed a notice
LOW COST Driveways & Remove. Ph Alan 435-0399 or
surfacing needs. Concrete or 027 227 5095. Treeguyz Ltd                                 of proceeding, statement of claim, plaintiffs list of
                                                                                                                                                          SHIPPING containers for sale
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We have the next best result                                                            District Court under CIV-2019-088-818. This notice
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Paradise Quarry Contractors                                                             advises you that unless, within 25 working days
Phone Geoff 021-972-139 or                                                              after this notice, you file in the registry of this
09-432-2722
                                      Tree Removal
                                                                                        court a statement of your defence to the plaintiffs
                                                                                        claim, the plaintiffs may proceed to a hearing
                                                                                                                                                              Going on
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                                                                                        the Registrar of the District Court at Whangarei.
                                  Water Tank Services                                                                                                           hold.
Fencing and Decks                                                                       M L Boyce, authorised officer of the plaintiffs.
                                  WATER TANK filling, vacuum                            Note: Would anyone knowing the above-named
FOR all your fencing, gates,      cleaning, sanitizing, plastic                         Anne Elizabeth Mary Grigson please bring this                                 VISIT
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Contracting 027 475 1156.         09 437-3936 or 021 932-225.
14 WHANGAREI LEADER, MARCH 11, 2020                                                                                                                                                                   neighbourly.co.nz

                                                    CARAVANS, boats, out-
                                                                                     WHAT’S ON
                                                    boards, horsefloats, quads,
 Antiques & Collectibles Wanted to Buy!!            trailers, any cond, anywhere.    THUR, MAR 12
   Gold & Silver - Top Prices Paid!                 Steve 027-622-0011               Kerikeri Croquet Club: Kerikeri                                                            How to list
                                                                                     Croquet Club – 9.15 for 9.30 start. All
 • Quality used sets of Golf Clubs                                                                                                                                              Do you have a community event you
                                                                                     welcome. Mallets available. Flat-soled
 • Gold and Silver                                  Situations Vacant                shoes please., 122 Landing Rd, Kerikeri.
                                                                                                                                                                                want to share in your local newspaper?
 • China - Royal Doulton, Shelley, Moorcroft,                                                                                                                                   You can submit your event by heading
                                                                                     Waiting for God: Based on the British
   Clarice Cliff, Carlton Ware, Royal Worcester,                                                                                                                                to www.neighbourly.co.nz/whats-on -
                                                    WANTED - Good old school         TV sitcom, two spirited residents of a
   Crown Lynn and other makes of early N.Z          mechanic to do some part                                                                                                    choose the newspaper you require and
                                                                                     retirement home spend their time
   pottery, Beswick, Lladro, Royal Albert and       time work on old tractors and                                                                                               input your event details. You will need
                                                    landrovers. Hours and times      running rings around the oppressive
   other quality makes of China.                                                                                                                                                to be a Neighbourly member in order to
                                                    to suit you. All equipment on    management and their own families.
 • Collectibles - Military Medals and related       site in Oakleigh/Whangarei. If                                                                                              list your event. Please submit your
                                                                                     For details see www.octagontheatre.nz.
   Military items, Fountain Pens, Old Signage, AA   interested please ring 021                                                                                                  listings two weeks before your event.
   Badges, Cameras, Scientific Equipment,           947710 or 09 4320011.            7pm, Octagon Theatre, 13 Aubrey St,
                                                                                                                                                                                Listings must be no more than 30
   Sewing items, Sporting items including                                            The Regent, Whangarei.
                                                                                                                                    Head out for a fabulous, fun night on       words. Low-cost/free community events
   Badges, Medals and Programmes, Early               EXPERIENCED                                                                   Monday, March 16, at 8pm, Tina, Simply      only. Publishing your event is at the
   Crocks and Bottles, Postcards, Early Tin Toys,                                    FRI, MAR 13                                    The Best is a full-stage production
                                                       CONCRETE                                                                                                                 editor’s discretion.
   Teddy Bears and Dolls, Old Tools, Shipping                                        Waiting for God: Based on the British          bringing anelectrifying concert experi-
   items and Nautical items. Māori Artifacts,          LAYERS                       TV sitcom, two spirited residents of a         ence of Tina Turner and is brimming with
   Jewellery, Ivory and Jade, Coin Collections,
   Bank Notes, Early Books.
                                                      WANTED                         retirement home spend their time
                                                                                     running rings around the oppressive
                                                                                                                                    her hits from the 60s to the 90s. Turner
                                                                                                                                    Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.             TUES, MAR 31
                                                          Our company is
 • Collections of Vintage Toys including Fun          looking for experienced        management and their own families.                                                         The Big Bike Film Night: Lock this in
   Ho, Matchbox, Dinky, Corgi and any other               concrete layers            For details see www.octagontheatre.nz.         1pm. St Johns Hall, 357 Kerikeri Rd,        Kerikeri! We’re riding into town on a
   related items.                                      The pay is $30 per hour       7pm, Octagon Theatre, 13 Aubrey St,            Kerikeri.                                   mission - sharing the best cycling short
 • Quality items of Crystal, Particularly                                            The Regent, Whangarei.                                                                     films from around the world. Tickets
   Waterford Crystal & Swarvoski Crystal.              Please contact                                                               WED, MAR 25                                 and more details, visit www.
      Call Sarah on 021 0247 4025                     Mark Royals:                   SUN, MAR 15                                    Yuan Qigong: Moving and still               bigbikefilmnight.nz. 7.30pm, Cathay
                                                       0274 433 130                  Waiting for God: Based on the British          meditations suitable for all.Strengthen,    Cinemas, 27 Hobson Ave, Kerikeri.
    Email us macsgold1958@gmail.com                                                  TV sitcom, two spirited residents of a         relax, nourish the body, heart and mind.
              We Come to You                                                         retirement home spend their time               Relieve pain, increase energy levels,       WED, APR 1
                                                                                     running rings around the oppressive            improve digestion, sleep, awareness         Yuan Qigong: Moving and still
                                                                                     management and their own families.             and creativity. Victoria, 027 4968 295.     meditations suitable for all.Strengthen,
                                                                                     For details see www.octagontheatre.nz.         6.15pm, The Studio, Apotu Rd, Kauri.        relax, nourish the body, heart and mind.
                                                                                     1pm, Octagon Theatre, 13 Aubrey St, The        World Poetry Day in Whangarei:              Relieve pain, increase energy levels,
                                                                                     Regent, Whangarei.                             Celebrate World Poetry Day. Share your      improve digestion, sleep, awareness
                                                                                                                                    poetry alongside some of the regions        and creativity. Victoria, 027 4968 295.
                                                                                     MON, MAR 16                                    finest poets. World Poetry Day supports     6.15pm, The Studio, Apotu Rd, Kauri.
                                                                                     TINA, Simply The Best: Get the                 linguistic diversity through poetic
                                                                                     electrifying concert experience of Tina        expression, free entry, family friendly.    SAT, APR 4
                                                                                     Turner with this full stage production         4pm, Geoff Wilson Gallery, Gate 3,          Exit Summer – Stage Right!: Say
                                                                                     brimming with Tina hits from the 60s,          Northtec, Raumanga Valley Rd,
                                                                                     70s, 80s & 90s. A fabulous fun night                                                       goodbye to summer at a rib-tickling
                                                                                                                                    Whangarei.                                  comedy revue presented by The Stage
                                                                                     out! 8pm, Turner Centre, 43 Cobham
                                                                                     Rd, Kerikeri.                                                                              Door theatre company, in aid of the
                                                                                                                                    THURS, MAR 26                               Mid-Northland Hospice. $20 tickets.
                                                                                                                                    Treaty of Waitangi seminar: Know            7pm, Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd,
                                                                                     TUES, MAR 17                                   your history. Registrations contact
                                                                                     Yuan Qigong: Moving and still                                                              Kerikeri.
                                                                                                                                    Kathryn 027 2766957;
                                                                                     meditations suitable for all.Strengthen,       kathrynmckenzie468@gmail.com. $50
                                                                                     relax, nourish the body, heart and mind.                                                   SUN, APR 5
                                                                                                                                    ($20 unwaged), includes booklet, lunch.     Aroha Music: Villani Piano Quartet: A
                                                                                     Relieve pain, increase energy levels,          9.30am-4pm. Declaration of
                                                                                     improve digestion, sleep, awareness                                                        dynamic ensemble in the New Zealand
                                                                                                                                    Independence, difference in two Treaty      chamber music scene. Programme
                                                                                     and creativity. Victoria, 027 4968 295.        texts, colonisation, settlement process.
                                                                                     6.15pm, The Studio, Apotu Rd, Kauri.                                                       contains the elegance of Mozart’s G
                                                                                                                                    Experienced Pakeha facilitators. St         Minor Piano Quartet with the
                                                                                                                                    Johns Church, 153 Kamo Rd, Whangarei,       monumental scale of Brahms C minor
                                                                                     WED, MAR 18                                    Kensington.
                                                                                     Over My Dead Body: An Adam NZ                                                              Piano Quartet. 10am, Turner Centre, 43
                                                                                                                                    Whangarei Film Society: Sorry We            Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.
                                                                                     Award-winning play by Jason Te Mete
                                                                                                                                    Missed You (UK). Ricky and Abbie both
                                                                                     that blends mythology, waiata and
                                                                                                                                    struggle with the ‘‘gig economy’’ as they
                                                                                     black comedy touching on the mental                                                        WED, APR 8
                                                                                                                                    do their best to provide a home and a
                                                                                     health epidemic in our community.                                                          Yuan Qigong: Moving and still
                                                                                                                                    better life for their son. 6pm, Forum
                                                                                     7.30pm, ONEONESIX, 116 Bank St,                                                            meditations suitable for all.Strengthen,
                                                                                                                                    North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei.
                                                                                     Whangarei.                                                                                 relax, nourish the body, heart and mind.
                                                                                                                                    Whangarei Film Society: The
                                                                                                                                    Farewell. An Asian family in America        Relieve pain, increase energy levels,
                                                                                     THURS, MAR 19                                                                              improve digestion, sleep, awareness
                                                                                                                                    plans a fake wedding in China as an
                                                                                     Whangarei Film Society: The                                                                and creativity. Victoria, 027 4968 295.
                                                                                                                                    excuse to all visit their grandmother
                                                                                     Farewell. A family in America plans a                                                      6.15pm, The Studio, Apotu Rd, Kauri.
                                                                                                                                    who has not yet been told that she’s
                                                                                     fake wedding in China as an excuse to
                                                                                                                                    dying. 8pm, Forum North, 7 Rust Ave,
                                                                                     all visit their grandmother who has not                                                    SUN, APR 12
                                                                                                                                    Whangarei.
                                                                                     yet been told that she’s dying. 6pm,                                                       Classics at the Cove: Enjoy a chilled
                                                                                     Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei.                                                        out afternoon over looking the Beautiful
                                                                                     Whangarei Film Society: Fisherman’s            FRI, MAR 27
                                                                                                                                    Stage Door Wizard of Oz: Come and           Bay whilst listening to local and invited
                                                                                     Friend (Comedy, UK). While in a Cornish                                                    guest artists singing Classic Opera and
                                                                                     village, a music producer happens upon         join the youth members of the Stage
                                                                                                                                    Door Theatre Company in this beloved        Musical Theatre songs. Tickets $25
                                                                                     a group of talented shanty-singing                                                         eventfinda. 2pm, Waipu Hammer
                                                                                     fishermen and tries to sign them up to         and magical adventure. With familiar
                                                                                                                                    songs, fun, laughter and even a few         Hardware, Tahamoana Angora Goat
                                                                                     sell their music. 8pm, Forum North, 7                                                      Farm, 566 Cove Rd, Waipu.
                                                                                     Rust Ave, Whangarei.                           flying monkeys. 7pm, Turner Centre, 43
                                                                                     Kerikeri Croquet Club: 9.15 for 9.30           Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.
                                                                                                                                                                                SAT, APR 18
                                                                                     start. Mallets available. Flat-soled shoes                                                 Exit Summer – Stage Right!: Say
                                                                                     please. All welcome., 122 Landing Rd,          SAT, MAR 28
                                                                                                                                    NZSG Bay of Islands Branch: You are         goodbye to Summer at a rib-tickling
                                                                                     Kerikeri.
                                                                                                                                    invited to a presentation by guest          comedy revue presented by The Stage
                                                                                                                                    speaker, historian Kaye Dragicevich,        Door theatre company, in aid of the
                                                                                     FRI, MAR 20
                                                                                                                                    Pioneer Dalmatian settlers and gum          Mid-Northland Hospice. $20 tickets.
                                                                                     Jazz Club Touch of Latin: The Turner
                                                                                     Centre Jazz Club presents Trudy Lile           diggers in Northland, at 10am. For          7pm, Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd,
                                                                                     featuring alongside Alex Griffiths, Eli        further details contact Robin 09            Kerikeri.
                                                                                     Moore and Dylan Kalev. Food and                4077260. Kingston House, 123 Hone
                                                                                     drinks available. $10 at the door. 6pm,        Heke Rd, Kerikeri.                          TUES, APR 28
                                                                                     Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.         Stage Door Wizard of Oz: Come and           Aglow Whangarei: Friendly cross
                                                                                                                                    join the youth members of the Stage         denominational meeting with powerful
                                                                                     SAT, MAR 21                                    Door Theatre Company in this beloved        preaching from minister Pastor Tawhiri
                                                                                     Kororipo Heritage Park Festival:               and magical adventure. With familiar        Littlejohn of Kaiwaka. Come and hear
                                                                                     FREE family outdoor festival fun               songs, fun, laughter and even a few         one of God’s Kingdom movers with an
                                                                                     celebrating Kerikeri’s 200th birthday          flying monkeys. 2pm and 7pm, Turner         international ministry of reconciliation
                                                                                     down at Kerikeri Basin. Two stages,            Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.             and healing. 7pm, Tikipunga Baptist
                                                                                     headline artists, local talent, food, craft,                                               Church, cnr Kiripaka Rd and
                                                                                     culture, history, children’s playground,       SUN, MAR 29                                 Heretaunga St, Whangarei.
                                                                                     art, talks, and more. www.                     Stage Door Wizard of Oz: Come and
                                                                                     tuhonokerikeri.nz. 10am, Kororipo              join the youth members of the Stage         SUN, MAY 24
                                                                                     Heritage Park – Kororipo Pā Kainga,           Door Theatre Company in this beloved        Heath Franklin’s Chopper, The
                                                                                     Kerikeri Rd, Kerikeri.                         and magical adventure. With familiar        Silencer: Chopper cordially invites the
                                                                                     Have You Had Spiritual Experience:             songs, fun, laughter and even a few         world to shut the f... up for a change.
                                                                                     Explore dreams, visions and divine love.       flying monkeys. 2pm, Turner Centre, 43      Welcome The Silencer, Forum North, 7
                                                                                     Workshop presented by Eckankar. 11am-          Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.                        Rust Ave, Whangarei, 7pm.
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