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Maungaturoto, A Real Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’ Issue 57 April 2006

Although unable to attend, I did hear that the Congratulations to:-

Open Day at the St. John’s Ambulance Station was well attended. Well done Maungaturoto! Alan and Bernice Flower celebrated their 55th Well, the clocks have gone back and we head Wedding Anniversary on March 31st. into winter, let’s hope it’s not too long and cold Couples reaching milestones like this are usu- As you know I am going to take a three month ally asked what their recipe is for such success. (well deserved????) break, and it would ap- Well in this case we might wonder!! pear that nobody was really prepared to take Alan has been seen with his left arm in a sling, on the job of the ‘Matters”. and more recently with two black eyes! Fortunately George Lewis (I believe with the And now Bernice is getting around with a ban- aid of Rae Roadley) has come to the rescue daged shin! and will be looking after the Matters Otherwise they say “Let’s grow old together”

So folks please can I ask that you do get all Great achievement best wishes from the your ads and articles in by the deadline. It Maungaturoto Matters. Here’s to many more would really help them. happy anniversaries. They are going to try and use the usual e-mail address ([email protected]@[email protected]), but I More congratulations on page 3 personally think there may be a wee bit of a problem. So if you have trouble getting your e-mails through then I suggest that you send them di- rectly to Gale Albert who is secretary of the Maungaturoto Business Association, at BROOKS [email protected]. There is, of course the Red Box at Tony’s MOTORS LTD where you can leave your written copies, and I

will be checking the Matters e-mail address to see if anything has arrived and not gone 153 Hurndall St through to it’s new destination. Maungaturoto I will be back to do the August Edition, but our

relief editors may decide that they enjoy doing the job so much they may want to keep it. Ph /Fax (09) 431-8059 So I would just like to thank everyone for their support and their wonderful contributions that would like to remind all motor- help keep our lovely ‘Maungie Matters’ going ists to please be on the lookout to press. for children walking to and from Being a local publication, we do rely on you, school AND hopping on and off our readers, to keep us informed of local our SCHOOL BUSES events and news. Have a wonderful Easter and take care out there Please slow down when passing a bus that has Until you hear from me again. stopped to drop off or pick up children

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Non-profit organisations are urged to send in articles to promote themselves, especially those that have paid up for the year and are entitled to a free quarter page space. We would love to hear from you! If you have an item you want mentioned in the “Matters” you can either contact me at the address below or drop it into the RED BOX in the window at Tony’s Stationers in Hurndall Street. If it is an advert the fees are printed on the top right of Page 1. Please note we do not usually accept photographs as they do not copy very well and the effect is often lost; and we do not accept “Letters to the Editor” as we do not have enough room to print them.

Editor Payments to Eve Tinsley Maungaturoto Business Association 81 Gorge Rd P.O. Box 47, Maungaturoto or Ph: (09) 431-8624 Contact E-Mail contributions to:- Gale Albert, Ph: (09) 431 8232; maungie.mtrs Fax: (09) 431 8292; Mob:0274 855572 @clear.net.nz E-mail: [email protected]

DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE Advertising and Editorial: THURSDAY 20 APRIL

The Community Health Days

CAR SEAT That’s every Thursday 4pm to 5pm RENTAL SCHEMES Homebuilders House Infant, Child & Booster Seats Available Maungaturoto . Long or short term hire We also have for purchase Child Harnesses, Locking Clips and Ext. Straps For rental details Ph Kathleen Rich (09)431 8505

PARENT SUPPORT COFFEE MORNING MAUNGATUROTO Held on the first Thursday of every month BUSINESS ASSOCIATION At the Plunket Rooms on Hurndall St in Maungaturoto From 10am to Midday. Please come along for a coffee and meet other IMPORTANT MEETING parents and caregivers. Wednesday 5 th April Toys and books are available for the children. The discussion topic for April 6th will be Child Community Centre Hall Nutrition, led by Rixt Botello. 5.30pm Details for each month's Parent Support Group meeting can be found on the notice boards at the (To discuss Real Town uniting with Doctor's Surgery, Tony's and 4-Square . the Business Assn) For further details Ph Jennifer (09) 431 6343. Enquiries: Gale Albert 431 8232 Maungaturoto Matters Community Page 3

“Least We Forget ” MAUNGATUROTO BUSINESS/ COMMUNITY REPORT ANZAC DAY is on Tuesday 25th April. So far we have not had a good response to our SOS in finding help to run the matters for a couple To date I haven’t been advised of any services of months, if we don’t get enough volunteers we locally apart from the Kauri Museum. may be unable to publish the matters. Can you help? Please give Gale a call on 4318 232. Their service normally starts at 10.00pm with We are upgrading the Maungaturoto Business di- a gathering outside the Memorial Hall and a rectory, would your business or community group walk through the church cemetery to the gun like to be listed? , if so please fill out the form en- replacement, where wreaths are laid. closed in this matters report (or if you were sent a form in your matters minutes please use that) and Followed by the service at the Hall in remem- send it with your payment to the address provided, brance of the soldiers from the Otamatea Dis- the cut off date is Thursday 13 th April 2006 so get trict that went to war them in ASAP. I have noticed the small notice board is being well On the same day the Anzac Exhibition used but the message about dating all notices is displaying memorabilia and images of the not getting through, I will be cleaning out the board soon, items are allowed to remain for one month Otamatea soldiers commences at the Museum so items without a date will most likely be removed and continues through until Sunday 25th May. (this allows space for new items to go up). Finally groups that would like to advertise up- Check with your local RSA for times of ser- coming events on the large notice board opposite vices in Maungaturoto the St Johns can contact me and I will endeavour to get your event noticed.

Till next time Terri Donaldson 4318 599

More Congratulations

To Rose Quaife who celebrated her 80th birthday at Redwood Lodge Resthome in Rotorua. A long time resident of our area who left four years ago. Many people will remember her and Lionel who owned the Opal Apuries in Huarau. Her three sons and their wives help Rose celebrate along with her family and friends. Amongst those friends were Linda and Bill Horimea who travelled to Rotorua to attend.

To Vikki Smales and Matthew Gould who exchanged their marriage vows in Hammer Springs, fol- lowed by a reception at Hammer Springs Lodge. Proud parents Karen and Mike Smales had trav- elled down earlier for the wedding.

To Jim Duffy in finally achieving a Gold Medal in the N.Z. Masters Games Dunedin February 2006. Jim attained gold in the Men's Long jump - 60-64 age group. Jim has been carrying a nagging injury to his shoulder but still managed to obtain 4th placing in the Men's 55-69 age group Indoor Rowing 500 metres. Jim being very competitive also entered the Swimming and competed in the 5 km walk with Sharon - Good On You Jim!!

Jim and Sharon are also proud to announce the safe arrival of their first granddaughter and grand- child delivered on 5th March 2006. Here’s hoping for more. Mum, Dad and baby all doing well.

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Girl’s Indulgence Evening Total Fire Ban It’s back. The Girl’s Indulgence Evening is return-

ing to Maungaturoto Friday May 12th Due to the high fire risk which has persisted dur- ing the summer months, a PROHIBITED FIRE Like its predecessor in August 2004, organisers of SEASON has been declared for the whole of the this event – Maungaturoto Primary School – are hoping for a repeat performance. , with effect from midnight on 2

March 2006 and will remain in force until such How does it work? Well, for a reasonably priced time as weather conditions and fire indicators war- entrance fee, lucky ticket holders are invited to in- rant its uplifting, at which time public notification dulge in the free services of 30-50 exhibitors on will be given. site. Everything of interest to women – like mani-

The lighting of any fire in the open air in both ur- cures, pedicures, facials, massages, foot rubs, is on offer thanks to the services of volunteer profes- ban and rural areas, is prohibited. sionals. Items for sale, such as lingerie and jewel- Commercially manufactured barbecues and incin- lery may also be on display. Freebies are also ex- erators may be used during the prohibited fire sea- pected to be on offer thanks to a range of spon- son subject to the following conditions: sors. ∗ They are used under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Ticket sales are limited to insure minimum queues ∗ and maximum enjoyment. While the last evening A supply of water is close at hand. was decorated in a romantic Arabian nights theme, ∗ The fire is completely extinguished as soon this year’s “look” is a surprise. as the task has been completed. ∗ The device is located at least 10 metres from The Maungaturoto Primary School is looking for any readily combustible material. anyone who might be interested in offering their In addition hangi fires may be lit subject to the services free of charge on the night in exchange above conditions. for word of mouth publicity. Any service of special interest to females will be considered... hair and All barbecues, incinerators and hangi fires must be nail specialists, masseuse, photographer, etc. extinguished at the request of any warranted Fire For anyone hoping to increase business, this is a Officer. wonderful opportunity to put yourself out there to

This notice is issued under the provisions of the the local community.

Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977. Penalties of up to 6 months imprisonment or a $2,000 fine exist for Please call Leigh Knightbridge at 4318 290 or any person who commits an offence against this 4318 106 for further information notice. or email [email protected]

All permits previously issued are now cancelled

Blair King Principal Rural Fire Officer Kaipara District Council

The Maungaturoto Primary School Parent Annual Meeting Teacher Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on The 2006 annual meeting of the Otamatea Tuesday April 4th at 7PM, High School Board of Trustees will be held at th Maungaturoto Primary School Staff Room . 7.30pm on Thursday 27 April in the school staff room Dessert Evening and monthly meeting to follow. Agenda: Receipt of 2005 Financial Statement Everyone welcome Board Chaiperson’s Annual Report Principal’s Annual Report

For further information, please contact Dan- All welcome to attend. ielle Williamson at 09 4318 251 G. McCallum, Chairperson Page 6 Community Maungaturoto Matters

Thinking of selling your property? Call Sally Steiner today ! Do you want to achieve the best possible price for your home? Do you want to be informed every step of the way? Do you want an under- standing of the current market?

If you are planning to sell your property, it’s likely that you have been thinking about when you want to put it on the market, how you want to sell it and who may be able to help you make the sale.

No two real estate salespeople are the same. You need to examine your options carefully and choose the best one for YOU.

If you would like to discuss marketing your property, give me a call. I would be happy to chat with you. Sally Steiner 021 412 500 Office 09 431 5820 Email: Maungaturoto Matters Community Page 7

MAUNGATUROTO BUSINESS/COMMUNITY GROUP DIRECTORY 2006

If you would like your Business to be included in the 2006 Directory, please fill out details you want included below, along with your payment to: Maungaturoto Business Association P.O. Box 47 MAUNGATUROTO

Name:

Telephone/Mobile:

Fax/Email:

Payment Details : $40 first line – Name,Telephone/Mobile

Extra $20 for second line - Fax/Email Address

th Closing date – Thursday 13 April 2006

EVERYONE PAYS FOR THEIR Working Bee RUBBISH You will all have noticed a huge difference in appearance to our town after the Working Bee EVEN THE ANGLICAN OPPORTUNITY held on 25 th February. Thank you to all those SHOP. people who turned up to help – what a transfor- mation!! Also, a big thank you to Kauri Park DO YOU WANT YOUR DONATIONS Nurseries who very kindly donated all the plants TO BE SPENT ON RUBBISH REMOVAL for our troughs and to ITM Maungaturoto who OR BE USED TO HELP WITH MISSION donated paint etc. The beautiful Red Cabbage WORK OR COMMUNITY SUPPORT. Tree planted in the middle of the big troughs is

PLEASE HELP BY PROVIDING US Kauri Park Nursery’s own development- wouldn’t WITH ONLY CLEAN AND TIDY it be a nice gesture for each of us to buy one of CLOTHING/LINEN AND UNBROKEN these Cabbage Trees for our own garden and ITEMS help promote our area. i.e. TOYS, CROCKERY, APPLIANCES. If all business’s could please help keep our town tidy be sweeping regularly and generally making sure their frontage is clean and tidy. This town Thank you, Margaret Marquet belongs to all of us who live here so please help Anglican Op Shop keep it looking nice. Thank you. 51 Gorge Road Maungaturoto Gale Albert Secretary Maungaturoto Business Association Page 8 Community Maungaturoto Matters

Kaipara’s Future – Working Together – so says the Draft 10 year Plan adopted by Kaipara District Council today. Now is the time for the community to let Council know if they agree. There are lots of projects contained in the Plan that people will want to have a say on between now and when submissions close on 21 April 2006. Kaipara District Council has made available as many ways as they can think of to make it easier for people to make their views known. The long term Plan has been developed around two themes ‘working together’ and ‘the integrity of the community’s assets’ and includes major initia- tives such as the Mangawhai EcoCare wastewater project, Coastal Care community wastewater initia- tives, the Dargaville swimming pool, Mangawhai stormwater improvements, management plans for key reserves and of course roading, roading and roading. Huge increases in construction costs caused by unprece- dented demand in Auckland show up in the proposed 9.3% general rate increase for 2006/07 however the fol- lowing years' increases are at around the rate of infla- tion. The oversupply of work for contractors is also reflected in increases to user charges for water and wastewater. Council needs everyone to become involved. Only through active participation by the community in Kai- para’s Future can Council be sure it is providing activi- ties and projects that will make Kaipara a better place to live, work and play. Forums will be held throughout the District and people are welcome to call in anytime dur- DREAMS ing the scheduled hours. PH; 431 8950 Monday 3 April 06 Pouto Hall 9 - 11 am Kaihu Hall 2 - 4 pm MAUNGATUROTO’S Dargaville Town Hall 5 - 7 pm

Ways to make a submission are by letter, fax, DRY-CLEANING DEPOT email, or on-line at Council's web site, or you can phone and tell us, we must receive submissions by FOR NU-TONE DRYCLEANERS 5 pm Friday 21 April 2006 . APPARELMASTER KAIRPARA DARGAVILLE SITUATIONS VACANT PH: 09 439 7139

Casual Cleaner - start May

Casual Caregiver - immediate start A TWICE WEEKLY Hours will include some night shifts and short shifts TUESDAY: THURSDAY: TUESDAY Phone: The Manager SERVICE Maungaturoto Rest Home 431-8696 Maungaturoto Matters Community Page 9

Homebuilders Community House

Well hello again and here we are in April, unbelievable isn’t it, how the months fly by. Day- light savings is over, we are all busy getting in our firewood readying for the colder eve- nings…Well some of us are, I would just like to mention that our Kids Big Day Out at Pahi was a great success with Many families attending and all had a great day, we intend to do it again next year so if you missed it , make sure you don’t miss the next one. Our workshops are going great guns with our first parenting workshop over and a great success it was. Many of our attending parents have been trying out some of the new ways to work with their children. I know of one mum and dad that are very appreciative of a few hints and now have their 3 year old daugh- ter sleeping not only in her own bed but sleeping all night. Good on you parents, it makes your life and your child’s life a whole lot better if you all get a decent nights sleep. We have another Marie Flavell’s Parenting programme starting th Mondays April 24 and Monday May 1st. These workshops start at 9.30am and finish 2.30pm. A crèche is provided free and lunch and morning tea is also provided. You must register for these workshops and be in quick as there are limited places. Phone Homebuilders 09 4319080 Next workshop that may be of considerable interest is in May Treaty of Waitangi … Course runs over two Wednesdays. May 16 th and May 23 rd …9.30am to 2.30pm The Facilitator will be Susan Da Silva who has many skills and experiences as a facilitator. Same rules apply be in quick to register, this course is a must for many working as a service provider and does not come to our town very often so make the most of this opportunity. A new exciting outing for our Good Old Days group this month we are taking you all out for a lovely drive to Mangawhai, On the way there we will be having a mystery morning tea and then we will be visiting the garden center for a bit of an explore, followed by lunch then the trip home and if I have anything to do with it, we will have to have a good old sing song on the way home to Maungy. Those of you that come to our lunch on a regular basis will get a call from Ann. If you are not a regular but would like to join in please phone us on 09 4319080 and register your interest. Don’t forget our new Community Health Plan Every Thursday at 4pm to 5pm at the Homebuilders Community House. We have some great speakers lined up this month to talk about some interesting health topics, reme- dies and general good healthy hints, please come along and join us. That’s about it for now, remember we are there if you need to share a problem or need some advice, we have a great team of support people to help you to get through those hard times. Call us on 09 4319080. Page 10 Community Maungaturoto Matters Dargaville Swimming Pool

A proposed new pool for Dargaville? This is one of the major items in Kaipara’s Future, the Draft 10 year Plan that Kaipara District Council is seek- ing feedback on.

Council thinks that a family-friendly facility that provides healthy recreation options, a safer place for kids to swim, a visitor attraction and a training ground for future Kaipara medal winners, is an ex- cellent idea. What do you think?

“The current pool is reaching the end of its useful life and is becoming increasingly difficult and ex- pensive to maintain," says Councillor Wendy Salter, “it is also very basic with no surrounding landscaping."

The design of the proposed new pool allows for greater use as a health and recreation resource. The landscaping and space around the pool makes an attractive area for groups to gather and mingle. The modern design and high-build quality would attract greater numbers of visitors to the facility, which would bring financial benefits to the area.

The facility could become a focus and icon for the community. All of which will result in health, so- cial and economic benefits that will be felt beyond the boundaries of the pool site.

It is proposed that the project be funded through applying a targeted rate to Dargaville in conjunc- tion with forestry revenue. The major feature of this system is that rating is only on properties in Dargaville.

The downside is that this would limit the amount of money available for other community projects nor- mally funded from the forestry.

The proposed rating for Dargaville is $50.00 per rateable property per year.

For further information contact: Claire Lichtwark-McInnes Communication and Services Manager 09 439 7059 Maungaturoto Matters Community Page 11 Maungaturoto Community/Business Awards 2006 to celebrate excellence in our community

Maungaturoto’s retailers, farmers, trade businesses, employees, community workers, hospi- tality providers and home gardeners could be in line to win praise from the community and an award. The Maungaturoto Business Association has launched the Maungaturoto Commu- nity/Business Awards 2006 to honour local individuals and businesses. The Award categories are: Retailer, Trade Business, Local Farmer, Employee, Garden, Community Worker and Hospitality and Entertainment Enterprise of the Year. The seven winners will then become eligible for the Overall Supreme Award of the Year. The winners will be announced at a glittering black-tie function at the Maungaturoto Centen- nial Hall on Saturday, June 24. Maungaturoto Business Association President Mike Forbes says the Awards are designed to recognise the high standards people set in business and in the community, and encourage people to shop locally. “We want to build community spirit and celebrate the best of the best. Plus the Awards night will give everyone the opportunity to get really dressed up and have a night out with great food and entertainment.”

Nominees who meet the following criteria are being sought: Retailer of the Year: Efficient and friendly staff, appealing and effective product display, clean and tidy shop - it’s a joy to shop there. Trade Business of the Year: Completed your job to a high standard, on time, within budget. Pleasant to deal with. You’d use them again. Local Farmer of the Year: A farmer who runs the farm as a business, farm kept neat and tidy and well maintained, and stock well provided for. Employee of the Year: Committed and dedicated worker for whom going the extra mile is routine - someone an employer would aspire to have on staff. Garden of the Year: Garden is attractive, creative well laid out, easy maintenance, and the creator shares ideas, cuttings and plants. Community Worker of the Year: Compassionate selfless person who makes a difference in the community and for individuals and families. Inspires young and old and demonstrates commitment to bettering and enriching the community. Hospitality and Entertainment Enterprise of the Year: Warm and friendly atmosphere, good food, clean and tidy - you’d be proud to take your friends there.

Locals are asked to each nominate a contender per category and explain in up to 50 words why they should win the award. The nominees should have impressed you with their level of service and commitment. The top five nominees in each category will be selected by an independent panel, then the winners will be determined by an anonymous judge who lives outside the area. The Overall Supreme Winner - the best of the very best - will be chosen by a guest judge, also from elsewhere. The winners will be presented with certificates and trophies in recognition of their success. Profits from the gala dinner will be donated to local non-profit organisations that need assis- tance. Every nominator will go into a draw to win a grand prize. Nomination forms are available from local businesses and can be mailed to “Awards Event”, P O Box 47, Maungaturoto. Nominations close on May 31, 2006. Tickets for the gala dinner cost $50.00 per person.

If you’d like more information or have any questions please contact: Jan Schimanski, 09 4318 950 or Gale Albert, 09 4318 232 Page 12 Community Maungaturoto Matters Maungaturoto Matters Community Page 13

REST HOME NEWS

We are all enjoying the last of the summer sun this month, and already planning for next summer when we will have more out- door furniture and hope to be able to have picnic lunches. We have been very spoilt this year as we having been given lots of grapes and vege- tables, and even some beautiful flowers. Some of the gardens in Maungaturoto must be really wonderful. Our new recreation lady will be starting in April and we are all looking forward to seeing her ideas put into action. If anyone in the community would like to help out with this please contact the Rest Home. Well that’s all for this month, however we all want to say a big thank you to the peo- ple who gave our town its facelift, it looks lovely. From all of us at the Rest Home.

MAUNGATUROTO PLAYCENTRE

On Saturday 29th April, Maungaturoto Play- centre will be having a silent mystery auc- tion. If you would like to donate something new CALL IN TO SEE US FOR ALL or second hand your name and/or business YOUR SURVEY & SUBDIVISION name will appear on our sponsor’s board. INQUIRIES We would like sponsors to tag their own OROROR items: “Donated by (and how they want PHONE US ANY DAY AT PHONE US ANY DAY AT their name to appear on the sponsor’s 431 8750 431 8750 board). OROROR Tags and signs can be any size you like but MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BY please make sure they are firmly attached. CONTACTING SANDRA AT THE Items can be dropped to Playcentre or to OFFICE the auction on the night. Playcentre is open

Monday 9am-12 noon; Wednesday 12noon- FIRST WEDNESDAY IN THE 2.30pm and Fridays 9am-11.30am MONTH IS OUR VISITING DAY If you would like to have your items col- lected, please phone Joy Robinson on 431- 9113 or Julie Underwood on 431-8334 HOBSON CHAMBERS Ph (09) 431 8750 143 HURNDALL ST Mob (021) 723 284 Thank you for your support. MAUNGATUROTO Page 14 Maungaturoto Matters Maungaturoto Matters Community Page 15 Page 16 Community Maungaturoto Matters

WHERE CAN I GET ALL THESE??

••• Beds ••• Bedding ••• Bedroom Furniture ••• Bed Settees ••• Blankets ••• Blinds ••• Bunks ?

••• Carpet ••• Candles ••• Cork tiles ••• Curtains and Accessories ••• Drawers

••• Duvets ••• Giftware ••• Guitar Strings ••• Haberdashery ••• La-z-boy Chairs ••• Linen ••• Mats ••• Mattresses ? ••• Mirrors ••• Pictures ••• Pillows ••• Photo-frames • Pottery (fabulous Robert Gordon) STEPHEN M JAQUES • Sewing Thread CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT • Sheets ______• Shower Curtains • Souvenirs • Teatowels 123 Hurndall Stret • Throws Maungaturoto • Toppa Pads ______• Towels Phone: (09) 431 8733 • Tracks and Tapes Fax: (09) 431 8736 • Vinyl Flooring

INTERIOR FURNISHINGS 145 MAIN STREET MAUNGATUROTO Walker’s Native Plants

674 Mangawhai --- Kaiwaka Road

Please phone 431 8206 or 0800 852 363 or you are welcome to call in to our ECOSOURCED WILD SPECIES unique shop OPEN: Casual Hours Free measure and quote service and Or by Appointment finance available T.A.P. Ph. Julie 025 209 7073 A/h (09) 432 0058 Maungaturoto Matters Community Page 17 Otamatea Avenue of Trees 1990 Newsletter 2006

The vision of the 1990’s continues. The current committee met on 7th March to being matters up to date. As you will have seen, Northpower has pruned those trees they found would be danger- ous to the power lines. Growth since then has seen the trees fill out and they have all looked great over the summer period.

It is planned to carry out the following work in the coming months. 1. Trim the trees to keep their shape and out of the power lines, trees that are within 4 metres of the lines will be trimmed by Northpower. It is hoped to keep this to a minimum as each tree can cost up to $200.00 tyo trim. 2. Repair the frames and wire around the trees. 3. Spray the ground area within the frames to keep weed growth to a minimum 4. Replace trees where necessary with similar trees. Up to 20/25 trees will need to be planted. Working bees will be held and their dates advertised in the Maungaturoto Matters or on the local advertising boards in town. The committee welcomes all help available on the day and in the future.

For more information please contact any of the following people: Dave Oxford; Tom Clark; John Albert; Alistair Banks; Normal Dalebrook; Eileen Parsons; Alan Flower and Paddy Thornton.

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Dinning Furniture, Loose Covers, CONTACT ELAINE 431-8317 Fabric Protection, Free Quote, Or RUTH 431-8491 Pick up & Delivery, Mike Dawson supported by 431-7116 87 Te Pahi River Dr Maungaturoto Congregational Church ($2 donation per family please) Page 18 Maungaturoto Matters

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OET NEWS –Day care update

On March 15th I had the opportunity to attend the Ministry of Education Funding Hui for Early Childhood Centres. As the community is aware, for a number of years groups have tried to set up a daycare centre for children under 5 years of age in Maungaturoto. Although the community feels that such a service is needed the Ministry of Education has concluded from statistical data that such a service will not be feasible nor have long- term survival potential within this community. This is because the data from the last cen- sus predicted a decline in population in the Kaipara area.

The second factor is that there is currently a ministry funded Early Childhood Centre in the community, namely the Playcentre which is not being fully utilised and therefore no more government funding will be put into the ECE locally unless the Playcentre is operat- ing a substantial waiting list.

The position that OET is in now is to decide that, with the deadline being the end of April, whether we want to once again conduct a survey that will show that there are 30 chil- dren not attending another Early Childhood facility locally but ready to start in 2007, and that we have a population of children in this area that will sustain the service for a mini- mum of 10 years. Simply put, this means, will there be 30 children full time available to use the facilities over the next 10 years? We are not able to use information gathered from the previous survey data, as the data needs to be current at time of application.

The other option is to find alternative solutions and these will need to be researched. All else failing we may need to revisit the issue towards the end of this year/early next year and conduct surveys again so we are in time for funding applications in 2007. This will only be realistic if the census data projects that there will be an increase in popula- tion in Kaipara over the next 10 years or that the survey shows sustainability.

If there are strong feelings supporting the provision of such a service in Maungaturoto and the community is prepared to help to meet the very short time-line by filling in survey forms and returning them immediately please let me know now. We want to hear from parents who would use this service within the next 5 years and also from intending par- ents who are likely to be in need of a full-time daycare within the next 5 to 10 years. Yes this means forward planning!

Survey forms are available at all school offices. Forms can also be obtained by phoning me –09 431 8230. Some businesses and public services will also carry the forms. Also forms are printed on the next three pages of the Maungaturoto Matters. All survey forms need to be returned by Friday 31 st of March so that it may be processed for the funding applications.

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SOME USLESS INFORMATION From the desk of the Editor

History Lesson Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was in- vented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.

In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"

Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs - Alexander, the Great Diamonds - Julius Caesar

If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes. Page 24 Community Maungaturoto Matters COUNTRY CLUB CATERERS KID’S MEALS CHICKEN NUGGETS & chips $5.50 FISH & chips $6.00 HAMBURGER & chips $6.00

SNACKS: OPEN STEAK SANDWICH & salad $9.50 OPEN CHICKEN SANDWICH & salad $9.50 THE COUNTRY CLUB BIG BURGER lamb or beef $9.50 MAINS: all main meals come with salad or vegetables chips or potato TERAKI pan fried in herbs & butter sauce $18.00 TERAKI deep fried in a garlic & herb batter $18.00 RUMP STEAK $18.00 SCOTCH FILLET $19.50 STEAK DIANNE bacon, mushroom, white wine sauce $19.50 HALF ROAST CHICKEN with all the trimmings $19.00 LAMB SHANKS withwithwith roast veggies & mint sauce $19.00

EXTRAS: SIDE SALAD $3.50 ROAST VEGETABLES $3.50 CHIPS $3.50 POTATO WEDGES $3.50

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STARTERS: GARLIC BREAD $3.50

FRENCH ONION SOUP $6.50

PRAWN CUTLETS half a dozen prawns pan fried in butter With Greek seasoning $7.50

CALAMARI pan fried with a chilli sauce $6.50

VENISON meat balls in a plum sauce $6.50

MAINS: all mains with salad or vegetables & chips or potatoes LAMB STEAKS with a port & cream sauce $22.50

CHICKEN BREAST stuffed with pate, cream cheese & pine Nuts with a mango sauce $21.50

EYE FILLET with an oyster sauce $23.50

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Take aways available OR PHONE BRETT ON (09)431 9115 or 021 554 664 Page 26 Maungaturoto Matters Maungaturoto Matters Schools Page 27 Page 28 Schools Maungaturoto Matters

Enviroschools

The Enviroschools Programme aims to integrate environmental education in the whole of school life, creating learning opportunities by working towards a healthy, peaceful and sustainable environment.

Enviroschools work to a Kaupapa that stresses that schools have a sense of place. Na- ture and people are nurtured and the whole school environment is a learning resource. Enviroschools are participatory; processes involve the whole school community. They have a sense of purpose – that students are inspired to create a healthy, peaceful and sustainable school. They make decisions and take action in their community.

There are 4 key concepts of the programme: • Physical Surroundings including Ecological and participatory design of school sur- roundings. • Operational Practices – Sustainable conservation practices in the day-to-day running of the school. • Organisational Principles – Participatory and democratic school management. • A Living Curriculum, integrating the hidden and informal curriculum of different areas of school life to enrich the formal curriculum.

The principles that guide these programmes are: • Sustainability • Environmental Education • Children’s Participation • Diversity of People and Culture • Maori Perspectives • Enviroschools are managed by a charitable trust. In Northland, NRC and TEAM Solu- tions run the programme. NRC has a co-ordinator who manages the finances and organ- ises workshops and Hui. TEAM Solutions facilitators work with the schools to implement the programme.

Otamatea High School has being awarded this status. They have every reason to be proud of this achievement as they believe they are the only High School who has achieved it. Otamatea High School held a special assembly on Thursday 30th March to sign the memoran- dum of Understanding for OHS to be an Enviro-school. Kaipara District Council will have more information about it shortly Ed.. Maungaturoto Matters Schools Page 29

Otamatea High School P O Box 64 Maungaturoto 0800 682 628

Congratulations to: Major Progress with Hockey Courts Vicki Norman and Raymon Woolford

As the photograph above shows the new hockey courts are at the stage where they are being laser- levelled and scraped before the astro turf is laid. This project is scheduled to be finished by 31 March.

School Production Miss Norman (aka Mrs Woolford) seen below rehears- ing a dance sequence in the new Dance Studio. These students will be participating in the forthcoming school production Just Desserts. This show will be presented on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 May at 7.30pm in OHS Hall.

Our best wishes for a very happy life together go to OHS Dance Teacher Vicki Norman on her marriage to Raymon Woolford. Vicki and Ray- mon were married recently at Coates’ Memorial Church Matakohe and are pictured above at their reception at Matakohe House.

OHS Students who competed in the North- land Secondary Schools’ Athletic Champi- onships : Thomas Grundy 2 nd in 100m, 200, Long Jump & Events Calendar up to 1 May 2006: Triple Jump Junior Boys Tues 4 April Year 10 Bay of Islands Trip Roland Brown 1 st triple Jump &2 nd 300m) Wed 5 April PTCA Meeting Staffroom 7.30pm Matthew Moulds 2 nd Javelin Int Boys Tues 11 April Tai Tokerau Festival Powhiri Trenton Powell 2 nd 800m & 1500m The school will be open Bodean Mane 4 th 800m & 1500m Wed 12 April Tai Tokerau Festival Yorana Botello 4 th 1500m 7 800m Junior Girls The school will be closed for tuition Nicole Thomas 5 th 1500 & 800m Thurs 13 April Tai Tokerau Festival ends Study classes for Year 10-13 students. Buses OHS 40 th Reunion 14-16 April will not run Term 1 ends Registrations are going well for this exciting weekend th and it’s still not too late to for you to register! Friday 14 – Sun 16 April OHS 40 Reunion Phone Nikki Donaldson at the school office for Tues 25 April Anzac Day Parades attended by further details. Head Boy & Girl & School Prefects Mon 1 May Term 2 Begins

Regards Elizabeth Perry Assistant Principal

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OTAMATEA REPERTORY THEATRE

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'The Geriatrics'

The show is opening on the 28th April and will run for 8 performances. It is directed by Maureen Davis and is written by no author Kevin Boon. It’s a really funny look at life in a rest home. The hum drum daily routines that bore the residents to tears ..that is until TIMBER FLOORS the new lady arrives and upsets the whole applecart.

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MAUNGATUROTO GARDEN CLUB

March 15th a day out with a visit to the Otamatea Marae at Tanoa. We were welcomed and invited into the Meeting House by this lovely lady Hazel, who explained the procedures concerning the Marae We were able to look at Hazel’s garden and also a peep into the historic Ratana Church. Our next stop was Batley House, where we had our lunch on Rex and Rae’s verandah overlooking the bay. A wander around the garden and a chance to climb the stairs to see the magnificent view from the upstairs balcony. Next meeting at Anne Hayden’s home, James Road April 19th at 1.00pm

Maungaturoto Squash Club News April 2006

Well Business House kicked off with a hiss and a roar on Thursday the 16th March, and there were some great first up games! It was obvious that some of the old

hands needed to blow out the cobwebs, and there was some surprisingly good play from new members in the teams. It is good to see that competition is fierce from the start and that people are enjoying the social aspect of Business House. A good way to support our Country Club is to stay and have a drink after your game and Traditional grab a meal from the kitchen. If you haven’t been able to get into a Business House Plain team then don’t despair, we may need fill-in players over the next few weeks, and our Thursday Club Nights Guide Biscuits will kick off after that. Come down to the courts on a Thursday and make yourself known, we’ll sort you out from there. For Sale Tournaments: Manaia starts on the 31st March and is on the 14th, 15th, 16th April. $2.50 per packet For more info call Mike Schimanski, Heather Lupton or Kenny Finlayson Available at Tony’s Lotto Shop Thought for the week: Or “ Watch the ball! Karen Cullen PH 4318530 Don’t watch the front wall, it isn’t going anywhere!” Page 32 Clubs & Organisations Maungaturoto Matters

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MAROHEMO HALL NEWS Hi, another month rolls by Line Dancing and our AGM is fast ap- At the Paparoa Hall

proaching. The date to put Thursday morning in your diaries is Wednes- 9.30 AM day the 26th April at 7:30pm at the Marohemo Hall. For Fun, Fitness and It would be wonderful to see some new To Improve Your Memory faces along and I can assure you that we won’t land you with any big jobs! Everybody Welcome

As a committee we run one Pot Luck Dinner a Now is the perfect time for interested year, hold a cake stall to raise funds and hold people to come and have a look. a Formal Dinner and Dance every second year. If you have any other great ideas then we’d Our instructor, Bev Baxter from Whangarei is one love you to come along and share them. of the best Maybe we could do something So come along and join us and get fit and have fun for all the kids in our area. and maybe come with us on our trips to workshops around the country. Remember that our hall is available for hire, and our rates are very Contact reasonable. Rose Plunkett (09) 431 7418

MAUNGATUROTO BOWLING CLUB Change of Day Now Tuesday morning roll-ups Men and Women Every Tuesday Commencing 9.15am

Includes coaching sessions for beginners

Spare bowls available

Mufti dress ( but soft soled shoes must be worn )

New arrivals to Maungaturoto especially welcome

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Contact : Jean Gillett 431-8515 Bob Edwards 431-8897 Page 34 Maungaturoto Matters

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The Mystery of Lost Socks

It doesn’t pay to be ungrateful, but maybe it’s time farm supply companies changed their “buy our stuff and we’ll give you a gift” deal from socks to something else . . . anything else. Rex now has about 40 pair of socks. In the brief moment when cleans catch up with dirties the drawer bulges. And it got worse earlier this year when several lost socks found their mates. We have a spare bedroom whose purpose for much of last year was to house lost socks. Ten lay in a tidy row along the foot of a bed where they became a nest for Dot the cat. I’d occasionally marry up a couple, but that achievement would be off- set when others went AWOL. Where do they go? Then, for several weeks around Christmas, I went on holiday in almost every way. I simply stopped folding laundry and putting it where it belonged. The spare room be- came a heaving mass of crumpled laundry (folding also went out the window) and when we needed clean clothes, knickers and, in Rex’s case, socks, we’d forage. He told me it worked well and we wondered whether we should donate the clothes still in our drawers to charity as it was obvious they never got worn. Then in mid January something happened to my headspace and a folding frenzy fol- lowed, the result of which, amazingly, was only six odd socks. This was thrilling. A friend told me she makes an annual donation of her family’s odd socks to her kids’ school so they can make hand puppets. But imagine if everyone did this – we’d have hand puppets for every occasion. And if I did that, I’ll bet the elusive mates would show up the next day. Most of the lost socks are Rex’s as I learned a lesson about socks while I was on my OE. I stayed with a friend in The Hague and one evening walked into the bathroom to find that the bath was a quagmire of sopping black socks. A flatmate who was a ‘suit’ owned 36 pair. Once a month he’d wash the dirties in the bath and start the cycle again. I’ve followed his example - minus the bath-a-month concept - and to- day most of my socks are black. If I lose one I wait till it reappears or another goes west and numbers are even again. Of course, there are exceptions; a dear little pair of olive green socks has remained faithfully married for decades - they look tired and worn, but after such devotion I could never get rid of them. And Rex still wears a cheerful red and blue pair with 40 stamped all over him. A remnant of his 40 th birthday, they’re still in good shape. After the folding frenzy I shoved the odd socks deep in our sock drawers, but this didn’t work; it’s tough to match them up in the event their partner reappears and it’s annoying when you extract a solo sock instead of a pair. So now we’re back to lost socks in the spare room and an overstocked sock drawer. If farm suppliers continue with the sock-gift thing, I’ll have to start intercepting them before they get worn so we can give them away. Or, with grateful thanks to these businesses, perhaps they could give away something else, at least for a while. T- shirts, caps and sleeveless vests have been done, but how about sunscreen - the farmer I know best certainly needs to use that more often, or even better, why not perfume and cosmetics? After all, Chicks are farmers too.

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Otamatea Ex Netball Club Report

Our recent mixed netball tournament was a huge success, thank you to all those involved, players, umpires, and everyone who helped to organise this event. We would especially like to thank our sponsors of the evening:

The Vet club, Garnetts Tyre Service, Tony’s, Sugarbelles Cafe, Maungaturoto Butchery, Pablo’s Café, Maungaturoto Pharmacy, RD1, The Gumdiggers Café and Sport Northland.

Congratulations to Irene Gubb’s team from Wellsford who took out the top honours.

We had lots of positive feedback from players and spectators, so watch this space for future events!

Netball season is underway again; we had our club rally day on March 9 th to which we had a very good turn out.

Trial was held on Sunday 19 March at midday at the Kaiwaka Sports Association Netball courts. Congratulations to the following:

Team 1: Naomi Foster, Taira O’Hara Lambert, Naomi McInnes, Emma Jay Hill, Taleesha Nimmo, Staci Swanson, Maree Reddington, Kelly Dobson

Team 2: Julia Passmore, Arnie Edergley, Jodi Bennetto, Teresa Brown, Maryanne Ashby, Jodi Hosford, Jess McInnes, Shona Tautari, Tracey Ann, Rebecca Hillagers

Trainings to start Wednesday 22 March at the Kaiwaka Sports Association Netball Courts from 7pm. Any queries can be directed to Naomi 09 431 8279 or Renée 09 422 3287.

Our annual exchange with Te Aroha Netball Club is in Kaiwaka this season on April 1 st so come and support your local team!

First Grading day is May 6th.

Cheers Mirna

I heard on the grapevine that the last 4 days of the Twin Coast Mizone Cycle Challenge – was an awesome event. We had a few locals entered – Judith and Noel Radd, Cindy and Mark Vincent, Stella and Bob Clyde. And so you know, Bryce Buckingham and his young boy Wade (12yrs) also participated and he rode just over 200km! My source thought that was fantastic and that everyone should know what a great group of peo- ple we had representing Maungaturoto.

Day 1 Participants cycled from Whangarei to Dargaville; Day 2 Dargaville to Opononi; Day 3 Opononi to Paihia Day 4 Russell to Whangarei – over 360km.

A great effort by all—congratulations to everyone Page 40 Maungaturoto Matters

Community Directory Community Services What’s on in APRIL Emergency – Ambulance, fire Police 111 Ambulance 0800-61-00-66 Tue.04th Maungaturoto Primary School Teacher Association AGM School Staff Room 7.00pm Police 431-1150 Wed.05th Maungaturoto Business Association Meeting Medical Centre 431-8576 Community Centre 5.30pm Public Health Nurse - Claire Jaques (09) 439-7149 Fri.14th/ EASTER Care & Share Family Support 431-8227 Mon.17th Homebuilders Community Services & Family Help – Wed.19th/ Children’s Day Camp — Paparoa Maungaturoto/Paparoa 4 31-9080 Fri.21st Kaipara District Council 0800-72-70-59 Sat.22nd Lifestylers Field Day - Country Club Dog, Stock & Noise Control 0800-10-58-90 Tue.25th ANZAC DAY Rubbish Collection 0800-57-72-48 Wed.26th Marohemo Hall AGM 7.30pm Rubbish Mobile (Truck) 025-401-1475 Thur.27th Otamatea High School Board of Trustees AGM School Staff Room 7.30pm Maungaturoto Community Centre Fri.28th Otamatea Repertory Theatre “Geriacrics” Contact:- Lorraine Orford 431-8388 8 Performances Maungaturoto Country Club 431-8326 Sat.29th Playcentre silent mystery auction Maungaturoto Library 431-8811 Maungaturoto Money Exchange 431-8028 What’s on in MAY Maungaturoto Pharmacy 431-8045 Tue.02nd RSA AGM Clubrooms 7.30pm Maungaturoto Playcentre 431-8517 Fri.12th Girl’s Indulgence Evening Maungaturoto Primary School 431-8106 Community Centre 7.30pm Maungaturoto Rest Home 431-8696 Tue.23rd Country Club AGM—7.30pm Otamtea Christian School 431-8487 Sat.27th Karen Davies entertains—RSA Clubrooms Otamatea High School 431-8230 Otamatea Marae, Batley Road 431-8337 Community Notices Otamatea Reperatory Society 431-8728 Maungaturoto Business Association Meeting Post Office 431 8315 1st Wednesday of the month Plunket Helpline 0800-93-39-22 Community Centre 5.30pm Plunket Society 431-8187 Maungaturoto Library School Dental Clinic 431-8163 Open Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 12.00 midday Veterinarian, Vet Centre 431-8318 Friday 10.30am to 4.00pm Churches Tae Kwon Do Mondays & Wednesdays 6.00-7.00p Maungaturoto Community Centre Anglican Church 431-8193 Line Dancing Monday evening to be advised Catholic Church 431-8566 Thursday morning 9.30am – Paparoa Hall Congregation Church 431-8397 Mainly Music Tuesdays 10.00am Presbytarian Church 431-7106 Congregational Church Hall Community Groups Indoor Bowls Mondays 7.15pm R.S.A. Ararua Pony Club Contact President Bevan Haddrell (09) 431-8806 Arthritis Support Group 431-7405 2nd Tuesday 2nd month Craft Group – different venues 431-8578 Last Thur. Of the month Cubs & Scouts 431-8055 CWI (Country Womens Institute) 431-7405 Last Monday of the month 7.00pm Bahai Faith 431-8782 Friends of the Rest Home 431-8248 1st Tuesday, 2nd month Girl Guides/Brownies 431-8530 Hockey Club 431-8530 Indoor Bowls 431-8055 Lions Club,Club Maungaturoto 431-8689 2nd & 4th Monday (cont Alistair Banks) Maungaturoto Garden Club 431-8611 3rd Wednesday of the month Rotary Club,Club Mangaturoto & Districts 431-8388 Tuesday nights RSA (Returned Services Association) 431-8313 Open Fridays 7.30pm Scrabble 431-8136 500 Card evening 431-8117 Congregational Church Hall