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Supported in pink Water supply emergency strikes Dargaville
A major water leak caused a ‘geyser’ in Mamaranui last week, and concerns that the town supply for Dargaville …
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Legal expert says no to boat ban
The Kaipara District Council does not have the power to ban boats from Kai Iwi Lakes, even under threat of the …
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p Registered nurse Fiona Richards (head of table) informed the ladies at the Tinopai Pink Ribbon High Tea about how to care for their breasts and encouraged them to get checked. Tinopai women came together, 45-strong, to support the Breast Cancer Foundation with the Pink Ribbon High Tea recently. Lynda Cooper organised the event that featured 12 raffle prizes, guest speakers and an abundance of food from local cooks. “The community generously supported the cause,” said Lynda. “The Tinopai Hall Committee supported the event by allowing us to use the community venue. The organised activities brought a lot of laughter and, hopefully, increased awareness about breast cancer. Together, we raised $1,575 to support education, patient assistance and medical research.”
Museum targeted rate fate decided u by Andy Bryenton
The Kaipara District Council has made a decision on a targeted rate to support the three major museums of Kaipara, following extensive community consultation and deliberations.
Health service concerns addressed Concerns articulated by citizens, patients, medical professionals and most recently the mayor of …
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Also on the table was the forgiveness of a $100,000 loan to the Mangawhai Museum, which was drawn down when that institution was initially constructed but has proven burdensome to service. A clear majority of 64 per cent of ratepayers voted for the targeted rate;
a turnaround considering the antipathy to previously proposed targeted rates for other purposes. A fair share of the $185,000 in funds garnered from the targeted rate will be disbursed to the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, the Mangawhai Museum and the Dargaville Museum.
It was thought that the imposition of this $14 per annum rate on every property in Kaipara would blow out the council’s projected 8.9 per cent rates rise. Through savings made by council, rates increases will be held to 8.3 per cent, even with the targeted rate levy. continued on page 3 …
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