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Christmas spirit returns to Dargaville A quarter century of service
Dargaville physiotherapist Lyndsey Bargh retires at the end of this month, lowering the curtain on a 25-year career.
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Hundreds visit festival Fine weather welcomed a record crowd to the Toi Māori Ōtamatea Festival at Ōtamatea High School last weekend. Stalls featuring artwork …
p Fun was had by all at the Dargaville Lions Club Christmas Parade last Saturday. This year’s theme was A Storybook Christmas, and the floats entered reflected that. The community gathered in Victoria Street to enjoy the numerous floats led by constables from the Dargaville Police. Participants the Lifestyler spoke to said the day was a well-organised celebration, and they had immense pleasure being involved. The crowd was pleased to see organisations, businesses and groups sharing their joyous side. Captured here bringing seasonal joy are the first place school float winners from Tangiteroria School (front from left) Ahkeyleighea Birchall, Levi Drinnan, (rear from left) Lileigh Martin, and Grant and James Norwood. more on page 5 …
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Karakia decision sparks debate u by Andy Bryenton
Controversy has accompanied the decision of Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson to do away with the opening karakia at the Kaipara District Council’s first regular meeting.
Pink ribbon success
Volunteers took the fight against breast cancer to the streets in Dargaville, raising money for the pink ribbon cause and finding a receptive audience …
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The mayor exercised his right to prevent the traditional invocation in te reo Māori, citing his wish to run a secular council, which separates governance from all religious matters. “Above all, we are here to do the business of council,” said Mayor Jepson in an interview yesterday, following a
week of debate on his actions in the national media. “The only way to have a meeting which is fair to everybody is to have a completely secular one. In fact, it’s very prescribed with the standing orders, how you run these meetings,” he said. “My campaign was all about celebrating
and acknowledging all cultures and beliefs equally.” He says this led to his decision to run council meetings formally and without ‘fear or favour’. It’s a stance which has drawn ire from some but support from others, as evidenced by a large volume of continued on page 3 …
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