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November 26 2013
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When history came alive Youngsters enjoy the wonders of nature
A group of Tangowahine school children have experienced the thrill of getting hands-on with exotic creatures …
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Cadets to attend anniversary exercise
p It was an occasion to dress for last Saturday when The Kauri Museum opened the doors of Totara House, the historic home of museum co-founder, the late Mavis Smith. The Matakohe matriarch lived to 102, and bequeathed the home where she was born and lived her life to the museum, with the condition that it was preserved intact. The open day attracted a constant stream of visitors, ferried to the house in vintage and classic cars to admire pioneer trappings and expansive gardens. Seen here, from left, are family connections, Joy Bonham and Lynette Mullins, the latter a niece of Mavis, who cut the opening ribbon. The house will continue to be opened for organised groups to visit. See page 2 for more photos …
Nine Dargaville air training cadets are set to attend an exercise marking the 150th anniversary …
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‘Make your voices heard’ u by Colin Patterson
Kaipara community groups have been urged to make sure their voices are heard when decisions are made about future local government.
Te Kopuru Kiwileles to perform in Waitakere
Te Kopuru School ukulele club is headed to Auckland to take their place at the NZ Ukulele Festival …
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The Local Government Commission has recommended the three district councils and the Northland Regional Council be combined into one Northland council. Public submissions, close on February 14. Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association held a meeting in Dargaville to explain the proposal, with
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