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Reader giveaway Carnival plans underway Kaitaia Connect’s giveaway this month is a newborn photography November is a busy month in the top of in the Car Park” carnival are just around session from White Locket Bou- the north if this month’s edition of Kaitaia the corner, on Saturday 15 December. tique Photography. Connect—connecting communities in Te Shine on Kaitaia and the Avocado Trust Valued at $249, the prize in- Hiku is anything to go by. are calling for float entries, stallholders cludes an in-home session with a There are plenty of activities planned for and volunteers to register for what is shap- newborn aged under two weeks the month, from the Great Exhibition Bay ing up to be an exciting event. The activi- and a 5x7 gift print. The prize is fishing competition on the 2nd and 3rd to ties start with the parade at 2pm, continu- valid for six months in the Kaitaia the Art and Craft Fair in Kaitaia’s Dalma- ing with the carnival and concert at the old area (extra travel additional). tian Hall on the 24th and 25th. See inside Pak’n’Save car park from 3.30-8pm. To enter, email your name and for all the details of everything going on. Anyone interested in getting involved daytime contact number, with November is also an opportune time to can contact the organisers through the ‘White Locket Boutique Photo- start thinking about Christmas. The ‘Kaitaia Christmas Carnival’ Facebook graphy’ in the subject line, to Kaitaia Christmas parade and “Christmas page, or call or text 027-733-5791. [email protected] by 20 Nov. ADVERTORIAL Boutique photography for newborns Capturing precious moments is the heart of what White Locket Boutique Photography is all about. Photographer Adele specialises in wedding and newborn photography, recording the most cherished times for whanau. She has spent more than 10 years working as a professional photogra- pher, including commercial photo- graphy for the likes of Pumpkin Patch, Adele brings her own props or can use your precious items, such as this korowai (right). L'Oréal and Overland Footwear. But when Adele moved up to Kaitaia from ments in life are so precious and I love to White Locket Boutique Photography is Auckland at the start of this year, she was capture them before they are gone.” donating a reader giveaway worth $249 to looking for a niche to complement her Adele does her newborn photography at one lucky Kaitaia Connect reader—see wedding photography. the client’s home, eliminating the stress of above for details on how to enter. Newborn photography reignited her pas- travel. Sessions are two to three hours so White Locket is also offering a Christmas sion, not only because of the preciousness there is plenty of time to feed and ensure gift special. Anyone booking a $199 new- of the wee babies but because of the fleet- the baby is settled and comfortable. born photography session who mentions ing time to take the photos. Adele has a wide range of props and Kaitaia Connect will receive a complemen- “They’re under two weeks’ old so you’ve wraps to use in the photos, and she careful- tary 5x7 print valued at $50. For details, really got a short time to photograph before ly swaddles and places the babies before check out White Locket Boutique Photo- they get too big,” Adele says. “Those mo- crafting her photographs. graphy’s website www.whitelocket.com.

3-4 NOV November events Far North Garden Safari: Fundraiser for Kaitaia Rid- THURS 1 NOV ing for the Disabled. Refreshments Create mosaic X-mas decorations: and stalls at Houhora Bowling Club. At Mosaics.Gallery, Peria. 10am- Aupouri Peninsula. Tickets $25, bus 4pm. $50. www.mosaics.gallery or available from Kaitaia for extra $10. ph 0275-047-094. Contact Irene 406-2022. Plunket Te Roopu Arahina: Grand- Make a mosaic garden sphere: Two parents raising grandchildren support day workshop. Mosaics.Gallery, Per- group, Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi o Ngati ia. 10am-4pm. $100. Ph 0275-047- Kahu Office, 21a Parkdale Cres, 094 or go to www.mosaics.gallery. Kaitaia, 11am-1pm. Please bring a plate. Contact Anna 027-579-1143 SUN 4 NOV [email protected]. Mangonui Lions Annual Fun Run: First Home Buyer Information 8km or 6km course, with 2km beach Night: Ray White Kaitaia, Com- run for littlies. Starts at Mangonui merce St, 5.30-7pm. Free entry. School from 10am, finishes at Coop- Open Rhythms Dance: Dance in the ers Beach Reserve with prizegiving. moment. All ages. Mangonui Hall, Entry $10 adults, $2 littlies. Contact Waterfront Dr, 7.30-9pm. Entry $10- Alan [email protected] or Face- $20 (you choose). Ph Zsuzsanna 021- book ‘Mangonui Lions fun run’. 254-9535. Introduction to Healing with Sound: Learn healing sounds with John FRI 2 NOV Haines. Spaces limited. At 25 Braemar Autism support group Kaitaia: Ave, Coopers Beach. 10am-4.30pm. Ministry of Education building, level Cost $54 waged, $39 unwaged ($20 1, 1 Melba St, Kaitaia. 10am-12pm. deposit). Contact John 021-184-8661, Contact Uschi 408-6937 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Race day: Taipa Stock and Saloon Te Wairoa Challenge: Whanau Car Club. challenge, fundraiser for Ahipara School. Starts at Te Rarawa Rugby TUES 6 NOV: Club from 5pm. Entry $20 per wha- Melbourne Cup celebrations: Wear nau, register at Ahipara School or a bright hat and shirt. Far North RSA, [email protected]. Kaitaia. Race starts 5pm. Free entry. Make mosaic pendant jewellery: At Ph 408-0520.

Mosaics.Gallery, Peria. 6-9pm. $35. 6-8 NOV www.mosaics.gallery ph 0275-047- Learner’s licence course: Two-day 094 or [email protected]. course followed by test on the third 2-3 NOVEMBER day. Far North REAP, Puckey Ave. Great Exhibition Bay Surfcasting 9am-1pm. Free course but test costs Competition: $1000+ prizes with $93.90. Ph 408-1380. fish auctioned for Houhora Rural Fire 7 NOV Brigade. Parengarenga Harbour. Transition to school meeting: A Briefing Fri 12pm-6pm, final weigh- chance for East Coast schools, ECE in Sat 11.30am. Tickets $5/$10/$30 services, Kōhanga Reo and other ser- from Te Kao store, Riders Sports vices to discuss effective transitions Depot or Hunting and Fishing, or ph for young children. Taipa Area Sandra 409-7802, Lisa 409-7702. School, 3.30-5pm. Treble T Poker Run: Ride ‘To The Top’ for HEALnz, $2000+ prizes. NR WEDS 7 NOV Clubrooms, Awanui. Registration 8.30- Seniors Linking Together: Final 10am, run 10.30am-5.30pm. Entry $50 meeting of the year, Age Concern includes meals. Phone Bill 406-7619. Kaitaia & District offices, 16 Com- merce St, 10am-12pm. Ph 408-2997. SAT 3 NOV Author Presentation: Mark Cham- Awanui Day Festival: Stalls, raffles, berlain presents his book Whenua. food, entertainment. Awanui main All welcome. Te Ahu Centre, 10.30- street from 8.30am. 11.30am. Free entry. Lifestyle safari: Learn to live with less lifestyle properties visit. Honey- THURS 8 NOV moon Valley, 9.30am-3.30pm. $25, Pay Day Filing seminars: Inland Rev- register with Ian 027-210-0870, enue seminar on new Pay Day Filing [email protected]. process, for all businesses that employ. Genealogy workshop: With the Far Department of Internal Affairs, Mat- North Branch of the NZ Society of thews Ave, Kaitaia, 10am-12pm or 1- Genealogists. Far North REAP, 33 3pm. Free entry. Register through your Puckey Ave. 9.30am for cuppa, 10am My IR account or come along. start. Gold coin entry. Make mosaic pendant jewellery: At Kutai Festival: Mussel festival by Mosaics.Gallery, Peria. 3-6pm. $35. Te Kura o Matihetihe, kai, silent auc- www.mosaics.gallery or 0275-047-094. tion, arts and crafts, stalls, games. Fashion Show & Shop: Far North Eftpos available. Matihetihe Marae. Hospice fashion show with prizes, entertainment and cash bar. Take 2 Alzheimers Northland Carer Sup- Hospice Shop, 165 Commerce St. 5pm- port Group: Hope Christian Centre, 8pm, show starts 6pm. $20, includes Kaitaia. 10am-12pm. Phone 408-1123. one drink. Ph Laurie 408-0148. Excel course: Intermediate-level, Quiz Night: For teams of 2 to 6, three-week course. Far North REAP, held fortnightly at Far North RSA, 10am-12pm. Free. Ph 408-1380. Kaitaia. 6.30pm. $5pp. Ph 408-0520. Housie: Held fortnightly at Far

North RSA, Kaitaia from 1pm. FRI 9 NOV Create mosaic X-mas decorations: THURS 15 NOV At Mosaics.Gallery, Peria. 10am-4pm. Early Years Sector forum: Quarter- $50. www.mosaics.gallery or ly network for the early childhood ph 0275-047-094. education, health and social services Neil Diamond tribute show: Far sectors. Far North REAP, starts with North RSA, Kaitaia. Tickets $25, cuppa at 10.15am for 10.30am start. ph 408-0423. [email protected]. Health promotion: Talk on Self- 9-11 NOV Management of Respiratory Condi- Going deeper, growing stronger: tions, Age Concern Kaitaia & District Three-day mindfulness and yoga re- office at 16 Commerce St, Kaitaia, treat. Tushita Hermitage, Peria Valley. 10am-12pm. Phone 408-2997. Cost $230 + koha for teachers. Regis- BPW Kaitaia: Business & Profes- ter at eventbrite.co.nz. sional Women dinner meetings in SAT 10 NOV Kaitaia, 5.30pm arrival. Set menu Awesome Ahipara Beach Clean-up: $29pp. Booking essential, contact Includes spot prizes and sausage siz- Pam on [email protected] zle. Starts with karakia at 8am, Ahi- or 408-0556. para Domain, clean-up 8.30-11.30am. FRI 16 NOV Ph Jo 026-393-154, [email protected]. Live entertainment: Kim Robertson SPCA Lake Ngatu Walk/Run: at Far North RSA, Kaitaia. 6.30pm. Fundraise for Kaitaia SPCA, prizes Free entry. Ph 408-0520. for fundraising and best dressed. Lake Smashproof: Live hip-hop perfor- Ngatu, Awanui (off West Coast Rd), mance. Collards Sports Bar, Gaming from 9.30am for registration. Go to Lounge & Restaurant, Kaitaia from tinyurl.com/Kaitaia-fun or ph Vanessa 8pm. Tickets $15 pre-sales, $20 door 021-446-456 or Trinda 027-671-6709. sales. Ph 408-2348. Greg Veza Memorial pool comp: Hosted by Herekino Eight Ball Club, SAT 17 NOV $1600 total prizes. Herekino Tavern Wheels of Mayhem: Hot rod show from 1pm (sign-in 12-12.45pm). Entry by Far North Rod & Custom Club $20, registrations close 3 Nov, contact including $1000 spot prize, food Michelle [email protected], 027-465- stalls, swap meet. A&P Showground 9146 or Ria [email protected] Kaitaia, 9am-3pm. Entry free for car 022-370-6691. and driver, $12 family pass, $5 adults, Céilí at Mangonui: Gathering, $2 children, under 5s free. dancing, singing, laughing with local Fortnite Gaming Tournament: $500 musicians and The Honeymoon Val- cash prize for winner, run by Shine on ley Singers. Mangonui Hall, Water- Kaitaia. Te Ahu Centre from 2pm. $10 front Dr from 7.30pm. Entry $3 plus a contestants, gold coin for spectators. plate for supper, children free. SUN 18 NOV 10-18 NOV Race day: Taipa Stock and Saloon Kete Kai Raranga: Learn how to Car Club. make your own kete kai. Karikari Com- munity Hall, Whatuwhiwhi, Saturdays 19-28 NOV and Sundays. Free. Ph 408-1380. Defensive driving course: Advanced driving skills. Far North REAP, Mon- SUN 11 NOV days and Wednesdays 10am-12pm. Joe Henry Memorial pool comp: $160. Ph 408-1380. Open mixed competition, teams of 3. Donna MacMillan 027 226 8421 Kauri Arms Tavern from 9.30am. $75 TUES 20 NOV per team, registration closes 9 Nov. Make your own Advent calendars: Email [email protected]. hands-on course with some digital Armistice Day: 100-year service at learning. Far North REAP, 10am- the Kaitaia cenotaph, Remembrance 12pm. Free. Ph 408-1380. Park, just before 11am. Followed by THURS 22 NOV lunch at Kaitaia RSA. All welcome. Create mosaic X-mas decorations: WEDS 14 NOV At Mosaics.Gallery, Peria. 10am-4pm. Governance Training: Workshop in $50. www.mosaics.gallery or Kaitaia for anyone on the board of a ph 0275-047-094. community organisation. Far North Quiz Night: For teams of 2 to 6, REAP, 9am-3.30pm. Cost $25-$40pp, fortnightly at Far North RSA, Kaitaia. young adults free. Ph 0800-865-268 or 6.30pm. $5pp. Ph 408-0520. go to volunteeringnorthland.nz. P.T.O. for more events November events continued Regular weekly events

FRI 23 NOV Restricted licence course: Kaitaia Memorial Pool: Public Northland’. Far North Sports Awards: Road rules revisit and tutor use Mon-Fri mornings 6-9am, Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts: Train- Top sporting performances assessment. Far North REAP, Tues, Wed & Fri avo 3-6.30pm, ing Mon and Wed at kaitaia Prima- recognised in each code, plus 10am-12pm. Free course only. Sat-Sun 10am-6.30pm. School ry School hall. Seniors (13+) 6- top Sportsman and Sports- Ph 408-1380. holidays Mon-Sun 6am-6.30pm. 8pm. $40 per month. Contact Mor- woman and the overall Su- Parkinson’s support group: preme Award. Held at Te Ahu Christmas lunch, Ramada Re- Corner of Bank St and Eden Tce, gan on 027-235-6935 or Kaitaia. Entry $3; under-5s, spec- [email protected]. Centre, Kaitaia, from 6pm. sort Reia Taipa Beach. Book with Vicki 09-437-6876 or tators and Gold Cards free; 10 con- Far North Foot Fiddlers: Line 23-25 NOV educator.northland@ cession book $20. Contact 408- dancing. Dalmatian Hall, Mondays Te Rarawa Mauri Ora Mai parkinsons.org.nz. 1092 or [email protected]. 11am-1.30pm. Entry $3 members, Tawhito Wananga: Learn Aniwaniwa pools: Quarry Rd. $4 non-members. Phone Jennifer about mauri, local history and WEDS 28 NOV Public openings Mon-Fri 5.30- 406-7043 or Facebook ‘Far North stories, innovative Maori solu- Housie: Fortnightly at Far 8am, plus Mon-Wed & Fri 5.30- Foot Fiddlers’. tions. Waipuna Marae, Panguru. North RSA, Kaitaia from 1pm. 7.30pm. Free for babies, $3 chil- Ukulele club: All ages welcome. Cost $50 (includes T-shirt); free Information and enrolment dren, $4 senior cits/students, $5 Te Ahu Centre, Wednesdays 10am under-16s and 65+. Register at session: Learn about Te adults. Concessions available. Text -12pm. $3 entry. tinyurl.com/mauriora. Wananga o Aotearoa courses in Kaitaia, including Te Reo 022-658-3036 or ph 406-7063. HIPPY: 60-week Home Interac- SAT 24 NOV Maori and business. 24 Mat- Y’s Move Hydro Classes: Te tion Programme for Parents and Christmas in the Park Man- thews Ave, Kaitaia, 5-7pm. Puna Wai (Aniwaniwa). Tuesdays Youngsters, based at Te Rarawa. gonui: Stalls, fun games and Free. Book at tinyurl.com/ 8am and 6pm, Thursdays 6pm. Ph Spaces available in 2019 for wha- rides, raffles, activities for all twoainfo. Yvette on 021-160-9791. nau with 3 and 4-year-olds. Con- ages. Mangonui School field, DIY ladies-only night: Learn Taiji Far North Tai Chi: Improve tact Kate Atkinson 022-657-6369. 11am-3pm. Contact the school basic DIY tips from builder and health, strength and balance. Te Legacy: Sisterhood empower- 406-0182 or Black Fern Aroha Savage. Far Ahu Centre, Tuesdays, 9am. Ph 021 ment. Mangonui: Mon 4pm, Little [email protected]. North REAP, 5.30-7.30pm. -0851-0839. Kitchen, Waterfront Dr. Awanui: 24-25 NOV Free (some materials supplied). Gentle exercise to music: Com- Tues 5pm, Sobieski Consultants, Art and Craft Fair: Arts Far Ph 408-1380. bines Dyna bands and hand 42 Main St, Awanui. Kaitaia: Tues North’s annual event including THURS 29 NOV weights. Te Tai Tokerau PHO, 182 7pm, Kaitaia Community House, demonstrations, live music, HIPPY Graduation Ceremo- Commerce St. Wednesdays Puckey Ave. Facebook ‘Legacy Te sales and food. Dalmatian ny: Graduation from 60-week 11am. Ph Kathy on 021-719-164. Tai Tokerau’ or ph 0800-110-582. Hall, Kaitaia, Sat 10am-4pm, Home Interaction Programme Sit fit class: Gentle exercise. Far Tuesday night markets: Food, Sun 10am-2pm. Free entry. for Parents and Youngsters, North REAP, 33 Puckey Ave, produce, craft and live music. Next TUES 27 NOV based at Te Rarawa. Spaces Thursdays 10.30am. Phone Patricia to Mangonui Hotel on Waterfront From Sad Blokes to Well available in 2019 for whanau Cherrington on 021-0266-8909. Dr, Mangonui. Tuesdays in sum- Men: Workshop on under- with 3 and 4-year-olds. Ph Y’s Move gentle exercise class: mer, 5.30-8pm. Ph Liz 021-781- standing depression and suicide Kate Atkinson 022-657-6369. In Kaitaia, Fridays 9am. Please 700 or Linley 027-484-6791. in men run by TaylorMade Make mosaic pendant jewel- contact to arrange a meet- JC Sessions: Hosted by ODEE1 Training & Consulting. Toka lery: At Mosaics.Gallery, ing. Phone Yvette Lloyd on 021- and DJK9 featuring guest artists Tumoana, 26 Matthews Ave, Peria. 6-9pm. $35. Go to 160-9791. every Friday evening from 2 No- 9am-4pm. Early-bird $172.50 www.mosaics.gallery or phone True North Yoga Northland: vember. Collards Sports Bar, Gam- (by 5 Nov), full $230. Register 0275-047-094. Yoga for beginners to intermediate ing Lounge & Restaurant. Free. at tinyurl.com/sadblokes or ph level. Ahipara Fire Station Tues & Christmas functions: Celebrate 022-470-1852. FRI 30 NOV Create mosaic X-mas decora- Thurs, 6.30pm, $10. Rangiputa your Christmas function at Beach- Make your own Advent cal- Fire Station Mon & Wed, 10am, comber Restaurant with a special set endars: Hands-on course with tions: At Mosaics.Gallery, $15. Contact Emma 021-047-6806 menu. Go to beachcomber.net.nz, some digital learning. Far Peria. 10am-4pm. $50. North REAP, 10am-12pm. www.mosaics.gallery or or Facebook ‘True North Yoga Facebook or call in for details. Free. Ph 408-1380. ph 0275-047-094. Northland carer education. Thai kickboxing comp; Rugby Club Touch Tourney. Well done! Save the date 4 DEC: Music in the Atri- Kaitaia Santa Parade and 26 JAN: UB40 Express Bus Congratulations to 1 DEC: Te Wananga infor- um (Te Ahu). Christmas in the Car Park. (Collards). mation session; 3x3 basket- 5 DEC: DIY ladies-only 22 DEC: Art in the Park 27 JAN: Rust (Ramada Kaitaia Connect reader ball tournament; Cock of the night (REAP). Kaitaia. Reia Taipa Beach). Jadene Harrop who North pool comp (Kauri 6 DEC: Open Rhythms 24 DEC: DJ VENOM 16 FEB: Whangape Wha- won our giveaway of Arms). Dance Mangonui. (Collards). rekai Fundraiser (Herekino $50 off a stay at Beach- 1-2 DEC: KTM NZ Adven- 15-16 DEC: Mosaic work- 27 DEC: Open Rhythms Tavern). comber Lodge & Back- ture Rallye. shop (Mosaics. Dance Mangonui; Fleetwood 16 MAR: Te Houtaewa packers, Kaitaia. 2 DEC: Hen of the North Gallery, Peria). Mac tribute band (Collards). Challenge/90 Mile Beach For this month’s new- pool comp (Collards). 15 DEC: Herekino Christ- 31 DEC: New Year’s Eve Race. born photography ses- 3-7 DEC: Make Christmas mas Parade & Kids Xmas Party (Collards). 30 MAR: Mangonui Water- sion giveaway, please goodies (REAP). party; Beastcoast invasion 2019 5 JAN: Te Rarawa front Festival. see the front page. 3-4 DEC: Alzheimers

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