Sarah Powell is the Northern Advocate's Dargaville-based reporter
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Nanogirl team brings 'Matatoa' show to town
Dargaville hosts Santa, an academic, doctor, nanotechnologist and author. Why?
'Tis the season for carols, nativity plays and parades
Dargaville Christmas parade and Christmas in the Gardens on this weekend.
Multi-cultural festival to bring people together
All funds raised go back into the school of 128 students to support their future learning.
Will the district top last year's fundraising effort?
Reporter Sarah Powell brings an update on events and happenings in the mighty Kaipara.