July 18 2023
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The sounds of Matariki weekend Aerodrome upgrade may take flight
Speculation on upgrading Dargaville’s aerodrome has taken wing after parliamentary candidate Shane …
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p The rising of the Matariki star cluster has heralded a new year, and the second observance of this occasion with a public holiday was cause for celebration and contemplation across Kaipara. Friday evening in Dargaville saw musicians gather for a special jam session at the Dargaville Club; the fortnightly melting-pot of sounds and styles rocked with rhythm and blues from Whangarei band Blue On Black, among many others.
Vintage machinery and history on show
Billy tea and an impressive display of bygone machinery and transportation on both land and sea are on offer to …
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What matters most to Ruawai u by Andy Bryenton
A survey of Ruawai locals has confirmed that the citizens’ biggest priority is protection from flooding, along with the cultural and community connections which give the town its character and resilience.
Raising funds for the animals
After a comprehensive fit-out and remodelling, Dargaville’s new SPCA opportunity shop is now open to …
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The survey is part of the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways plan, addressing climate change-driven sea level rise. While this programme was instigated well before February’s cyclone, flooding at that time has put the pathways plan at the forefront of public attention. Led by co-chairs Matua Ben Hita and previous deputy mayor Anna Curnow, the panel is using the community’s feedback to guide a plan to help Ruawai prepare for and respond to the changing climate. To
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focus on what locals wanted to protect, a survey was taken, identifying flood protection, whānau, the environment, farming and local business as priorities. “The panel is made up of Ruawai residents, and we already knew Ruawai is a strong and close community,” said Anna Curnow. “The survey results reflected this. This data confirms the panel’s assumptions. Now we can focus on making sure the plan addresses what matters most to the community.”
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The panel will now move from thinking about ‘what matters most’ to planning ‘what can we do it about’. Ruawai is already protected by a century-old canal and stopbank infrastructure, which may need a boost to hold back future sea levels. The panel is made up entirely of local citizens but welcomes a Kaipara District Council observer. Councillor Pera Paniora will fulfil this role after being appointed at June’s KDC general meeting. ¢
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