Podcasts about dargaville

So far in 2025 Northland's been battered by record-breaking rain, a cyclone and even a tornado. But the region has also had to contend with a long-running drought, and nowhere was that more keenly felt than in Dargaville. Peter de Graaf reports from the nation's kumara capital.

Dargaville residents are being asked to conserve water after maintenance teams have worked for hours to patch major breaks in the system. At one point the towns reservoir was down to 10 percent full. Water trucks from Whangarei, Maungaturoto and Ruawai have been pumping water back into the town supply, but have been struggling to keep pace. Kaipara District Council CEO Jason Marris spoke to Lisa Owen. 

There's concerns over extreme staff shortages in rural hospitals - as the Government announces funding to help urgent and after-hours care. Patient Voice Aotearoa has revealed more than 20 rural hospitals across the country are looking for one or more locum doctors. The Far North's Dargaville, Bay of Islands, and Kaitaia hospitals are doctor-less - and relying on telehealth. Chair Malcolm Mulholland says it's unclear how we can staff extra services - and we have to do more to keep doctors here. "This is the problem that we've got - whether we're looking at GPs or specialists who operate within our hospitals, we simply don't have enough." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Act List MP is a dairy farmer from Ruawai (just down the road from Dargaville) and has lived and farmed in the Northland region for 30 years. Today he's on the ground on day two (of three) of the Northland Field Days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Documents released under the Official Information Act show just how close health officials came to shutting down Dargaville Hospital. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has been looking at the documents and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Dargaville Little Theatre has been selected to represent New Zealand in the World Amateur Theatre Festival in Monaco this year. Troy Matich reports.

The family of slain Dargaville dairy farmer and mother of eight Jo Sione-Lauaki believe their mum was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Daughters Jashana and Sharnie spoke to Mata Reports presenter Mihingarangi Forbes.

So many women just brush off their gut health as ‘it's just how it is' or “it's just menopause” or allllll the other hormonal reasons why women might feel bloated. I wanted to put an end to the confusion after all, and chat with a Nutritionist to find out what's really going on in your gut.  In this episode, I'm joined by Fran Dargaville, Functional Nutritionist, to uncover why women's gut health has been ignored for way too long… and how it's quietly messing with your hormones, mood, and more. You'll learn: How healing your gut can ease perimenopause and menopause symptoms The #1 mistake most women make when it comes to gut health (and what to do instead) 4 simple changes you can make today to start feeling better Advice for anyone constantly dealing with bloating and digestion … and SO much more. Connect with Fran over on her IG @frandargaville or visit her website at www.frandargaville.com Listen to her podcast High Vibe & Healthy Podcast on Apple or Spotify. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson 

Eighteen new police in Northland won't provide any immediate relief to a crime wave in the town of Dargaville, locals say. 

The founder of Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate and the Whatever with Wiggy Charitable Trust salutes his new patron Barbara Kuriger, who along with Slade McFarland was supporting farmers and locals at the King Country Rams rugby home game at Te Kuiti last weekend. The Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate campaign will be hitting Kaitaia, Whangārei, Dargaville and Kerikeri on the 21st to 24th October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Thomas Hinz, founder and CEO of Circability Trust, to Purposely Podcast where he shares their mission and his founder journey. Thomas Hinz's journey to founding Circability Trust is fascinating, born in Rostock, East Germany, Thomas grew up in a town where the circus was a constant presence. A large touring circus and a smaller community circus tent were fixtures in the central park, sparking young Thomas's imagination and leaving a lasting impression. Despite this early fascination, Thomas's journey to the world of social circus was far from direct. After school, he pursued an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner, working in factories. However, he always felt a pull towards more creative pursuits and a desire to help others. This led him to work with people with disabilities, where he found a profound connection and a calling to make a difference. In the late 1980s, Thomas studied Rehabilitative Pedagogy in Berlin. Following the reunification of Germany, he saw an opportunity to address the severe lack of resources and support for people with disabilities in his hometown. Together with friends and colleagues, he founded a trust that offered a wide range of activities, from sports to music, art, and theatre. It was through this work that Thomas rediscovered circus as a powerful tool for social change. In 1995, Thomas set up 'Circus Fantasia'™ in Rostock, complete with its own circus tent. This project combined his passion for circus arts with his commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. The circus became a place where people of all abilities could come together, learn new skills, and showcase their talents to the community. Thomas's journey eventually led him to New Zealand, where he founded Circus Kumarani in Dargaville in 2003. Building on his experiences in Germany, he has spent the last two decades developing and promoting community circus throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. His efforts culminated in the establishment of Circability Trust, an organisation dedicated to using social circus as a tool for personal growth, social inclusion, and community building. Circability Trust's mission is encapsulated in its vision: "All ages, all abilities, all cultures - better together." The organisation delivers classes, workshops, and community events that use circus arts to develop personal confidence, physical and emotional literacy, and overall wellbeing. Circability's programmes are designed to be inclusive, welcoming participants of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. One of the trust's key focus areas is developing inclusion programmes for people with disabilities, creating pathways for creative career employment options. Their work has been recognised through Arts Access Aotearoa's Creative Spaces Excellence and Partnership Awards, highlighting the impact and quality of their initiatives. At the heart of Circability's approach is the emphasis on collaborative processes. They strive to create safe spaces where inclusive social circus arts practices can flourish in diverse communities. This methodology not only benefits the participants but also contributes to broader social change by challenging perceptions and breaking down barriers. Thomas Hinz's journey from a curious child in East Germany to the founder of a transformative social circus organisation in New Zealand is a testament to the power of following one's passion and commitment to social good. Through Circability Trust, he continues to spread the magic of circus, proving that when people of all abilities come together, extraordinary things can happen.

The health of a Northland river is in the spotlight following the discovery of so-called zombie fish and high levels of an unexpected pollutant. Peter de Graaf went to Dargaville to hear from worried locals.

We end the week with a bit of good health news.  We have been weighed down this week with the scrap over 14 layers of management, no doctors in Dargaville at certain times of the day, four new CEOs in four regional operations that will allegedly sort the mess out, former board members snapping back at criticism from the Prime Minister, and a myopic media trying their best to out Shane Reti on what may or may not be some sort of semi-scandal around his interpretation of the need to sack boards.  But there is good news. It's the removal, or the cancellation, of the ethnic diversity equity adjustor.  You'll remember it. It was a massive scrap under the last Government, who tried desperately to explain that using race was a good way to work out who to put at the front of the non-urgent surgery line.  Five indicators were used, things like age and location. But race was the one that got most of us upset, given we thought we lived in a fair and open country where race was not an issue when it comes to publicly funded services.  It was predicated on the idea that Māori are not well served by health, and in some respects that is true. But poor, old Chris Hipkins got himself woefully tied up in knots over an example of a person who lived rurally, many of them Māori, and how because you were rural you didn't have the same access to doctors as you would in a city, which is true.  But then neither do you if you live rurally but aren't Māori. That particular piece of logic seemed to elude him.  When faced with the example of the two people with the same conditions and the same need fronting, except one was Māori and one wasn't, why was it fair that race then made the difference? They couldn't quite offer an explanation that made sense.  Ironically, some in the health service who reviewed it defended it. But people also seem to be able to defend Māori seats, Māori wards, Māori funding and services and entitlements that are purely race-based.  No wonder they are so angsty about David Seymour's Treaty bill. When the scales are tipped that far your way an injection of balance and fairness and open democracy must be a bit worrying.  So in health the race equity adjustor is going. A reason, if not to celebrate, at least to be relieved about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chronic doctor shortage is being felt across the country, but it is those in the regions and rural areas that are feeling the most pain. In Dargaville - on-site emergency doctors at the local hospital have been replaced by an overnight telehealth service, while Emergency Departemnt doctors in Rotorua have been told they need to cover the Taupo region because of shortages there. The Prime Minister said he is "reassured" the Dargaville hospital is a safe operating practice. Christopher Luxon has fronted his weekly post-Cabinet media conference, where he was asked - several times - if he was comfortable with the Dargaville Hospital remaining open overnight with no doctor present.

Desperately worried doctors in the Far North fear people are dying as a direct result of critical workforce shortages in hospitals. Ruth Hill reports.

The region's three rural hospitals are short of 10 full-time staff, meaning they're having to cut back services, and close the Dargaville emergency department overnight. Minister of health Dr Shane Reti spoke to Corin Dann.

Dargaville's dental clinic will finally see it's first patient after a long, arduous, and international hunt for a resident dentist. Clinic owner Rodney Cotton talks to Lisa Owen.

It's the last day of the kumara harvest at Dunsmore Gardens, a farm on the outskirts of Dargaville. It's also time to celebrate after the grower lost 99 percent of his crop last season.

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Brandt's Northland sales manager on the ground on day two of the Northland Fieldays at Dargaville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find Rabobank's senior animal protein analyst on day one of the Northland Field Days at Dargaville, where we discuss the bank's latest Q1 Beef Quarterly Report and outlook for New Zealand beef. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did you feel waking up this morning?  For most of us after the Silly Season, our bodies feel a little bit run down and full of a few too many serves of potato bake

A farming couple outside of Dargaville are so fed up with the lack of health services in the area they have purchased a building with plans to set up a health clinic. Dargaville has no dentist, optometrist and the local medical centre is so stretched for staff, locals need to drive an hour to Whangarei if they need medical attention on a Sunday. Pouto farmers Julie and Rodney Cotton say for many in their community there are huge barriers to making the two hour round trip for basic health care. Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson and Julie Cotton join Kathryn to discuss the issue and what can be done about it.

Fran Dargaville is a Functional Nutritionist with a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition, specialising in Gut Health. She aims to empower people to take control of their health with real food and lifestyle shifts. She believes you're not stuck with your symptoms - they are simply messages from the body that something is out of balance. She does the detective work to get to the root cause of frustrating symptoms like bloating, burning and belly pain, to bring the body back into balance for life. In this episode we cover...-The 'diet culture' mindset of restriction -Why do women experience twice the amount of gut issues compared to men-How does stress impact our digestion and gut health-How tracking your menstrual cycle can support your gut health and minimize symptoms such as bloating-When is gut health testing needed-Do artificial sweeteners trigger gut issues? And what are some alternatives?-How does a plant based diet impact our stomach acid and gut health-Why protein intake is important for gut health and tips to reach your daily protein intake -Three simple things you can do daily to support your gut health ...and so much more!You can connect with Fran on Instagram @frandargaville or via her website www.frandargaville.com As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

The blockbuster film Barbie has racked up more than a billion dollars US at the global box office, with the craze even reaching small town New Zealand. Less than a month after release, director Greta Gerwig's film has made $1.03 billion according to Warner Bros. estimates, making her the first solo female director with a billion-dollar movie. Vernon Woods, the manager at ANZAC Theatre in the small Northland town of Dargaville, says despite picking the film up about a week later than the bigger cinema chains, he's sold out every screening. He says it's been so busy even he can't get a ticket. Woods spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Six people have lost their lives on the roads overnight. Two cars crashed on the Waikato Expressway killing both drivers near Rangiriri. While three people died after a campervan crashed and burst into flames near Geraldine, Canterbury, and a driver died after hitting a tree in Dargaville, Northland. Our reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The police are investigating three separate crashes which killed six people overnight. One person died in a single car crash in Dargaville. Two are dead following a crash on the Waikato Expressway after a head on crash at Rangiriri at about four o'clock this morning. Police say it appears a car was travelling the wrong way. And on State Highway 79, just out of Geraldine, three died when a campervan rolled, struck a barrier and caught fire. The Timaru District Council mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Corin Dann.

One of the biggest news stories emerging in Northland over the past week has been a series of extremely divisive talks held opposing co-governance. At one of the meetings in Dargaville, police had to ask people to leave when arguments broke out. And there are more talks to come. Also Sam talks to Kathryn about the sudden liquidation of the company running a big-cat sanctuary and the risk of the animals being put down. And investigations are wrapping up one year on since the Enchanter fishing charter sank off North Cape.

Police had to break up arguments and ask people to leave when protesters turned up at a Dargaville meeting organised by opponents of co-governance. Organiser Julian Batchelor tried to give a one-hour talk - also opposing Māori MPs, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and iwi organisations. But he was mostly drowned out by those who turned up to say he was wrong. Sam Olley was there.  

Kumara growers are facing a double whammy, covering the cost of harvesting already rotten crops and the risk any salvaged vegetables could go the same way. The exact losses across the industry aren't known yet, but some estimate 90 percent plus of kumara could be ruined after being soaked for days in lakes of rain water. The harvest season is just getting underway, but some growers can already see and smell what's going on underneath the soil. Then there's the problem of fixing the soil too - with it flushed of nutrients. Warwick Simpson grows Kumara in Ruawai South of Dargaville. He's lost at least 30 percent of his crop, probably more and that's going to mean a talk with the bank.

Assessors are getting through a long list of building checks in Te Tai Tokerau - where red stickers have been issued across all three districts. Sam Olley spoke to some of those cleaning up.

Hundreds of Northlanders are still having to get by without electricity more than week after Cyclone Gabrielle hit. In the Kaipara district alone - there were 300 properties still cut off yesterday- some first lost power nine days ago. Sam Olley reports from Dargaville.  

Michelle Hill lives on a farm in Waiotira, just 45 minutes from Dargaville. Her family has been completely alone since Monday, with the radio being their only connection to the world. Her cellphone reception was restored last night. She spoke to Kim Hill.  

Michelle Hill lives on a farm in Waiotira, just 45 minutes from Dargaville. Her family has been completely alone since Monday, with the radio being their only connection to the world. Her cellphone reception was restored last night. She spoke to Kim Hill.  

Late yesterday the Kaipara District Council warned residents who live along River Road, and Victoria and Logan Streets, as well as side streets and Finlayson Park Avenue to leave there homes, as high tide loomed. Some arrived at one of Dargaville's evacuation centres - the Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Reverend Frank Nelson says people are welcome in, even if they just need some company.

Returning north to Dargaville now, to the swamped town of Kaipara, where some residents spent a third night in evacuation centres. The call was made yesterday evening for people who live near the Wairoa River, in the centre of town, to evacuate again last night. The head of Runanga o Ngati Whatua, Antony Thompson, says a large swathe of town was flooded yet again, though it wasn't as bad as previous nights.

Some Dargaville residents are being urged to evacuate their homes. The Kaipara District Council says people who live along River Road, and Victoria and Logan Streets, as well as side streets and Finlayson Park Avenue are strongly advised to leave. Shelter is available at the Anglican Church in Hokianga Street. It's been one of the worst hit towns, and despite the fresh evacuations - some in other areas of town have been allowed to return home. Felix Walton reports.

Heading North to Ruawai, near Dargaville now. Yesterday Nine to Noon talked to the devastated owner of Kaipara Kumara, Anthony Blundell whose total crop could be ruined. The District's former mayor and Ruawai farmer Jason Smith  has been driving across the Ruawai plains this morning .

Thousands of people are still out of their homes - from Tairāwhiti to Hawke's Bay and Tararua on the eastern coast and Dargaville, Muriwai, Piha and Karekare in the west - as Cyclone Gabrielle leaves our shores. Hastings was one of the areas hit hard by the storm. Mayor of Hastings Sandra Hazlehurst spoke to Kim Hill.  

Hundreds of people have evacuated in Dargaville with the Awakino River bursting its banks. Most are staying with family or friends, but 160 people from the small town slept in evacuation centres last night. Craig Jepson is the mayor of the Kaipara district - which encompasses Dargaville. He spoke to Corin Dann.  

"The most significant weather event this century." That's the way Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has described the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle. Communication and physical access to many communities, particularly in Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti, remain difficult, with power outages adding to the strain. Hipkins said he is particularly concerned about Wairoa, where the Wairoa River has burst its banks, inundating 10-15 percent of the town which is home to around half of the town's 8000 population.  Communication was only partly restored late last night through the use of a Star Link terminal. Hawke's Bay Civil Defence said Wairoa has only one day's worth of food, and enough drinking water for two days. They have made a request to NEMA for enough food and water to supply the district for seven days. Travel between Napier and Hastings is not possible. SH2 is out due to flooding, with the Ngaruroro River Bridge closed due to flooding. SH51 is also closed due to severe weather conditions".  Further north, Wairoa is cut off as State Highway 2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki and Napier to Gisborne is closed as is State Highway 35 Gisborne to Hicks Bay A Tokomaru Bay business owner said the highway through Tairāwhiti has sustained incredible damage.  Peter Cunningham of Highway 35 Cafe spent last night sheltering at an uphill marae along with most of the town's population.  He said Tokomaru Bay has been flooded - but Uawa/Tolaga Bay appears to be the worst-affected.  Gisborne residents are being asked to urgently conserve water after a break in the city's main supply, somewhere between the dams and the treatment plant.   The Government estimates roughly 2500 people have been displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle so far. This includes 1000 people in the Far North, 400 households in Auckland, 93 in Bay of Plenty, 75 in Waikato and roughly 1000 people in Hawke's Bay.  But with communication sparse, officials have struggled to get an idea of the damage caused throughout the country. Northland Civil Defence said hundreds of people were evacuated in Dargaville yesterday after the Awakino River burst its banks.   Further south, hundreds of people were rescued from raging flood waters in Hawke's Bay after rivers burst their banks. Hawkes Bay civil defence reported late last night that a woman in Putorino had died after a bank collapsed onto her home. Police visited the property following a missing person's report and undertook rescue efforts but were unsuccessful. And a body was found on the shore in Bay View, Napier shortly before eight-PM last night. It is not yet known if the death is connected to the flooding. Kevin McCormack spent most of the day on his roof with his wife and two neighbours after the Tutaekuri River in Napier burst its banks. In Muriwai, near Auckland, Fire and Emergency will resume the search today for the volunteer firefighter missing in a landslide. Dave van Zwananberg is a vet at Vets North in Kumeu. He is trapped in the wreckage of a house that collapsed. A person is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a a falling tree fell in a Kohimarama playground yesterday afternoon. AT's Executive General Manager of Safety, Stacey Van Der Putten said: "Aucklanders should be prepared for delays and disruption to travel today as flood damage, sea conditions, power outages and fallen trees continue to affect our roads and public transport network." Work is well underway to assess and repair damaged roads, with over 500 crew members working across Auckland. While dozens of roads have been reopened, there are currently more than 100 roads closed or partially closed. Many thousands of people still don't have power this morning and face extended outages. Power outages have been reported for 60,000 customers across Hastings, Havelock North, Napier, north along east coast to Tūtira and south to Waimārama. It is expected to take some time before power is fully restored across the region. At its peak earlier yesterday, across the country close to 225,000 people were without power, authorities said.  

Dargaville and Whangarei were the Northland towns worst affected by ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle. Evacuations and road closures continued yesterday as the storm's tentacles moved away from the region. Soumya Bhamidipati reports.  

Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson said the town of Dargaville had been cut off by floods as a high tide met heavy rain on Tuesday morning.

Kaipara Kumara Anthony Blundell runs his business at Ruawai near Dargaville, where the power is out and the land is rain-soaked. He says it's been a tough 24 hours.

Officials are considering declaring a national state of emergency -- as Cyclone Gabrielle continues to cause severe weather across the North Island and upper South. In Auckland, a volunteer firefighter is missing and another is in a critical condition in hospital, after an early morning emergency evacuation in Muriwai. In Northland, homes have been evacuated in low-lying parts of Dargaville, following evacuations in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Gisborne and Hastings. Hawke's Bay is now in a state of emergency, alongside the entire Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions. Director of Emergency Management Roger Ball told Mike Hosking the next step is deciding whether a national declaration is needed. There are widespread power outages and road closures across the North Island, with a number of communities cut off. People in affected regions are asked to stay home, avoid travelling, and only call 111 if life and safety is at risk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A roaring crowd has rallied outside the Kaipara Council building today - calling on the mayor to quit. Craig Jepson has courted controversy after stopping a councillor from opening a meeting with a karakia. While a compromise has been reached, hundreds are calling for him to go. Sam Olley reports from Dargaville. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6317198048112

Close to 400 people have gathered in Dargaville to protest the Kaipara mayor, who shut down a councillor from opening a hui with a karakia two weeks ago. Craig Jepson has since backed down from the controversial ban, allowing the blessing before a meeting but not during one. But protesters aren't satisfied. Reporter Sam Olley spoke to Kim Hill.

Meet Fran Dargaville, a nutritionist with a specialty in gut health. What started as an interest in her own health journey turned into a desire to help others, too. In this episode we dive deep into how gut health affects your business and your body. Fran breaks down what gut health means, how you can improve yours and why it is important as business owners. Grab a pen and some paper because Fran is spilling it all! Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/063We are thrilled to be partnering with the world's largest wedding photography summit! On November 21st and 22nd people from all over the wedding industry will be coming together to hear groundbreaking education from 10 different industry leaders. The summit is for photographers, videographers, vendors, and creative entrepreneurs across all niches. For just $7 you can attend the online photography event of the year. What are you waiting for?! Check out all the details here.Are you a photographer who loves the art of capturing moments and creating art but you need a hand when it comes to creating the perfect website and booking system? If so, Focal was made for you! Focal comes alongside you to craft a logo, website, and an entire backend system that best suits your photography business. The best part? It's risk-free! You can view an entire preview of your site by focal before launch, and you're eligible for a refund at any time! Read more about Focal and start the process of an easy-to-use photography site HERE! 

Over my last three years in business I've really let my health fall to the wayside and I'm sure many of you might be in the same boat.That's why on the podcast today I interview Fran Dargaville, who is a functional nutritionist with a Masters degree in Human Nutrition. Fran's zone of genius is gut health and I was super keen to learn and refresh my knowledge on this topic.In this episode we run through the symptoms that might indicate your gut is out of balance, the main factors that impact gut health and why entrepreneurs are often the worst offenders when it comes to health.Digestive symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, difficulty sleeping, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions are all messages from our body that something is out of balance. Fran gives helpful, prescriptive steps we can take to help get our gut health back on track. We cover the importance of sleep and her tips around how to get your body clock back on track. She also covers the importance of protein, dietary changes and supplement recommendations, her recommendations around alternative milks and how much coffee is too much.Fran also gives some helpful insight on how she works with clients and the kind of tests she runs for valuable insights into what is going on in our bodies.Fran emphasises that having a good time, and living our lives is important - it's all about doing the best you can, as much as you can. She also takes us through how she runs her business to have the lifestyle she wants and the boundaries she keeps in order to achieve long-term sustainability.This episode is like a bite sized gut health boot camp. Get your notebook and pen out to capture all of her wisdom.LINKS: BLUblox Wayfarer Sleep glassesFran's course - High Vibe & Gut HealthyWhere to find Fran Dargaville:Website:https://frandargaville.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frandargaville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frandargavillePodcast:https://frandargaville.com/the-podcastWhere to Find Bec:Website:https://straightupbookkeeping.com.au/ Instagram: @straightup_bookkeepingFacebook: @straightupbookkeepingLinkedIn: @straight-up-bookkeeping

A Northland council is calling for a national crackdown on the sale of vapes, which it says is an epidemic infiltrating the community and causing problems at schools. In downtown Dargaville there are 13 vape retailers in the space of one kilometre. Kaipara District Council says it cannot do anything on its own - and wants to see a national guidelines to control their sale. Anei te kai ripoata a Katie Todd.