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Kuia call - karanga, to the visitors coming onto Raukawa Marae on Waitangi Day

By MARGARET ANDREWS and artefacts were on show. There was also solo, interpreting the song in New Zealand sign continuous screening of one of the earliest Otaki language. Other singers included Marama Smith and Otaki’s Raukawa Marae hosted the Kapiti Coast films from the 1920’s, showing many of the marae Rangitunoa Black, Bianca Gilbert and there was an School's back Waitangi Day celebrations this year, with a powhiri, activities and other happenings around Otaki. Film impromptu and spontaneous breakdancing display by page 15 entertainment, museum exhibition and a bus tour of director, Libby Hakaraia set up a camera in the “Otaki kids”.With a mix of stalls selling a wide variety the significant historical sites. former borough council chamber and recorded of products and plenty of food, there was something Guests were led onto the marae by the Ratana Brass people’s memories and stories of the marae, on for everyone. Band for the powhiri, official welcome, with speeches film. During the afternoon there was a bus tour of “Fantastic, those who didn’t come missed...,” Mr and waiata. sites of significance to the five Raukawa hapu, led Waaka said, at the end of the day. “It’s been a great “A warm welcome to everybody taking part in today. by Queenie Rikihana-Hyland and Graeme Rikihana, day. The exhibition at the museum is outstanding, it We come here today to share a happy occasion,” including places of historical interest along the Pipi tells the story of our partnership.” Marea chairman, Rupene Waaka said as he Trail from Convent Road to the museum. greeted the visitors. “Our theme for Waitangi Day Among the entertainers during the day were the is partnership – our iwi and tangata-whenua; we Kapiti Taiko Drummers, the Te Korowai Whakamana have been in partnership for many years. In 1840 kapa haka group, girls from the Otaki College music the Anglican church, Rangiatea was built, with department sang with Rhenan Manuel singing the Catholic Church Pukekaraka built in 1846, followed by many others. It is important to remember those partnerships …. partnerships should be equal, dual citizenship.” “On days like this, I wake up and give Bridge ? thanks I can be mayor of this wonderful district,” said Kapiti mayor Ross Church. page 14 “Te Whakaminenga o Kapiti- the partnership with council, has been in place for 20 years; it is even stronger now than it was 20 years ago.” Kapiti kaumauta, Don Te Maipi spoke of the Memorandum of Understanding between tangata-whenua and local government, first signed in 1994 and re-signed in 2008. “Partnerships are important for building strong, sustainable communities,” he said. The official part of the day concluded with Raukawa iwi greeting their visitors- tangata- whenua, with a hongi. Hours The rest of the day was filled with Mon - Thur 8.30 - 5.00pm SUMMER SALE entertainers, visits to the Heritage Bank Saturday 9.30 - 12.30pm West at the Roundabout, 68 Main Street, Otaki Ph. 06 364 8019 Museum where a display of photographs Page: 2 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 3 Mayor Church's Visit to Raukawa Otaki College Girls Sign & Sing National Meetings for March 2014 Tuesday 4 9 am Council Chambers, Bikewise & & Annual Plan Workshop & 175 Rimu Road Thursday 6 March 1.30pm Paraparaumu Week Council Chambers, Thursday 6 March Council 10 am 175 Rimu Road Paraparaumu Free bike checks were very popular in Otaki as a culmination Council Chambers, to National Bikewise Week, with a Tuesday 11 March Te Whakaminenga ō Kapiti 10 am 175 Rimu Road steady stream of people bringing in Paraparaumu bikes from small children’s bikes to Council Chambers, Regulatory Management full size road and mountain bikes. Thursday 13 March 9 am 175 Rimu Road Committee Local businessman, Paul Paraparaumu Cockburn from Kapiti Cycles, set Chief Executive Performance Council Chambers, up a testing “station” at the i-site at Tuesday 18 March and Employment Committee 9 am 175 Rimu Road the railway shopping centre. He was PUBLIC EXCLUDED Paraparaumu checking bikes for tyre pressure and wear, brakes, condition of the chains Council Chambers, and that all parts were correctly fitted Tuesday 18 March Appeals Committee 2 pm 175 Rimu Road and secure. And for those who had Ele Warwick, Julia Carpenter and Rhenan Manuel use New Zealand sign Paraparaumu their bikes checked there were kids language to interpret their song, during their performance at the Waitangi Day Gertrude Atmore hi viz jackets that fitted over their celebrations on Raukawa Marae. PB 60601 Paraparaumu | Ph 04 296 4700 | Supper Room, backpacks, fluorescent snap bands, TuesdayFx 04 296 4830 18 March | www.kapiticoast.govt.nzŌtaki Community Board 7 pm Memorial Hall, Main puncture repair kits and stickers to Street. Ōtaki give away; these were donated by Council Chambers, Corporate Business Thursday 20 March 9 am 175 Rimu Road Bikewise NZ for the event. Committee Paraparaumu “Kapiti Cycles has put this on for Bikewise Week,” Mr Cockburn said. Grants Allocation Council Chambers, “It’s giving something back to the Raukawa Marae’s Rupene Waaka and Stacey Raika wait to greet Kapiti Mayor, Ross Church Thursday 20 March Subcommittee 12 pm 175 Rimu Road community.” (Waste Levy) Paraparaumu as he is greeted with a hongi by kaumatua, Reverend August Akuhata acknowledging Mr Mr Cockburn and his volunteer Ross’s first visit to the marae; following the Waitangi Day powhiri. Council Chambers, helpers didn’t keep count of how Thursday 20 March Council 2 pm 175 Rimu Road many bikes had been scrutinized Paraparaumu but there was a steady stream, with Council Chambers, several waiting for their turn. And to Environment and Community Thursday 27 March 9 am 175 Rimu Road keep people content as they waited Development Committee Otaki School shows their kapa haka skills Paraparaumu their turn, there was a free sausage sizzle and musical entertainment. Attendance at meetings Cycle technician, Paul Cockburn, pumps up the tyre of Te 1. Cancellation - Meetings are sometimes cancelled for a variety of reasons. To confirm Puawaitanga Chapman’s bike, during the free bike check day whether a meeting is on, please ring the Democratic Services Advisor on 04 296 4700 at the Otaki i-site during National Cycle Week, while mum, Te or toll free 0800 486 486. Atawhai Kumar looks on. 2. Access to Chambers – The only access to Council Chambers is by stairs. If you wish to attend a meeting and this will be problematic please alert the Democratic Services Advisor. Queenie's Waitangi Day Bus Trip 3. Public Speaking Time – if you wish to address the Council or its Committees during Kapiti Council’s kaumatua, Don Te Maipi 3. Men who have taken too much Te Rauparaha pulled together Public Speaking Time please book ahead with the Democratic Services Advisor, and By Queenie Rikihana Hyland ushers visitors onto Raukawa Marae. Otaki you will be given an approximate timeslot. People who book ahead for Public Speaking drink …. will bring the whip of the thousands of workers to build the ward councillor, Penny Gaylor was among the will be given precedence over those who do not. Club down upon him. church in 1881. guests at the powhiri. Waitangi Day – Historic bus trip 5. Jockeys must wear trousers in It was a brilliant day – and from Pat Dougherty of the 3 R’s - Racecourse, Rangiuru- Chief Executive all events the 360 degree vista I pointed out by -the Sea and Rangiatea along the 9. Persons … must not swear at the educational precinct taking in Pipi Trail jockeys who do not win four kohanga reo, two kura kaupapa, How exciting life is when change We carried on along the River a primary school and of course Te PB 60601 Paraparaumu | Ph 04 296 4700 | happens. Fx 04 296 4830 | www.kapiticoast.govt.nz roadway – thanks to Greater Wananga o Raukawa. Nga Hapu o Raukawa was hosting Wellington Regional council staff At this point we were to return to Waitangi Day this year and when opening the gates for us to pass on the marae and five had to leave the tasks were handed out mine was to through to near where Rangiuru Pa bus. do a a 1½ hour 25 seater historic once was. All agreed they wanted to bus trip round Otaki ending back at I told about how the elderly continue to view the beautiful St Raukawa marae. paramount chief Te Rauparaha Mary’s (1857-59) church reputed to Telephone bookings with Maia returned to Rangiuru Pā (in be the oldest Catholic church still in Whiterod at the library soon late 1840’s) and asked the many continuous use. escalated to a 32, then a 47 seater hundreds of his people gathered to Pukekaraka marae was a fitting bus (with microphone) … and yes ‘ Build me a church!…I no longer end to our day – as we heard about Te I admit it … an extended trip along seek glory on earth….. ’ Marae o Hine – a historic reference the Pipi Trail taking in the fabulous That church – Rangiatea Church to a place of peace together with Te St Mary’s Catholic church and – is of course a main feature of Rongo Muaupoko – wall of peace Pukekaraka. Children from Otaki School’s Te Korowai Whakamana unit, show their kapa haka skills to the visitors to ‘The Pipi Trail’ but the tour first and reconciliation. Raukawa Marae for the Waitangi Day celebrations mortgagelink So three hours after leaving we disembarked at the historic Cobb were pulling into a now deserted coach stables (Otaki Automotive) Pipi Trail – How it got that name Raukawa marae singing to our and took in the13 different sites I have been asked how the tour got manuhiri (visitors) on board the along Te Rauparaha St. the name…it stems from a reference famous Kingi Tahiwi waiata ‘ Pu I talked to them about the ‘many I read about how the humble pipi had Puru Tai Tama e’. There were smiles past lives’ (1872, 1881 and 1907) sustained our people in the 1820’s – all round. of the Telegraph Hotel, Te Whare Nga heke – during their trek down Thanks then to KCDC for paying Toi – the Te Wananga o Raukawa the west coast from Kawhia. for the bus and ka aroha (sorry) to teaching - weaving centre, then on Actually it was at a Otaki Museum those (including whanau members) To KCDC (yes, really!) to the stunning Frederick de Jersey group meeting where others of the Their rapid response to a who could not get on the tour… Clere designed All Saints church, group had been on many different I have taken groups on the Pipi reported fracas at the beach the former Native Maori School historic trail’s and the comment was well appreciated Please support our advertisers Trail – the biggest was last year was pointed out – now the Turoa was ‘ we did not have a carrot (like when about 76 came on the Ruth Kohanga Reo – and tucked in behind Ohakune) or trout (like Gore – I - without them ther wouldn't be Pretty hosted Food on a Plate at I indicated to them how the former think). I piped up and said well our Raukawa marae. school’s two storey hostel was the local taonga has to be our pipi. And REX DUCKETT This time it was different original building which gave rise in yes today we are fortunate to still To the neighbors who an I had to swot up on the Otaki Maori 1981 to Te Wananga o Raukawa. have healthy pipi beds along on our 'dobbed in' the Standens. 06 364 6123 Racing Club (OMRC) history and Otaki Mail INSURANCE The beautiful colourful kneelers coastline. I still tell everyone we Shame! 0800 367 467 what fun it was – thanks to Alastair at Rangiatea church – made in the have them because tangata whenua Thumbs Down Bull’s excellent 1990 book. Locals seven years since 1995 when the (local Maori) knew to only ‘get a know about the hilarious ‘Rules’ of church burnt down – are always a feed’ each time and to never take the the 1868 OMRC programme so it Cars driving thoughtlessly delight to visitors. small pipi. on our beaches was a sure winner to repeat them to Later - up on top of the hill The Pipi trail has an accompanying the bus. Mutikotiko I related the stories our brochure available at Kapiti District 2. Don’t bring any drink to these beloved Canon Hepa Taepa told us libraries. races. as young children how our ancestor Page: 4 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 5 Penny's Piece Children’s Day is on Sunday James Cootes, Rob Koefed, B that “Government commit opportunities for our young, and 2 March and, for the sixth year Chris Papps and Colin Pearce, now, that any policy for UFB that Otaki is actively committed cELEBRATE CHILDREN’S DAY now, I’ve organised a local this was also an issue to be roll-out post 2019 includes to building a more productive FIRST SUNDAY IN MARCH celebration of this international raised with Government, and Otaki as a priority”. Minister and competitive local economy. event. As usual, a free event they too are opposed to Otaki’s Adams was receptive to this, But the lack of investment in for children and their family is exclusion. Soon after the acknowledging our viewpoint communication technologies running at the Otaki Pool and at election we met and identified that this approach will tie in could act as a handbrake on Haruatai from midday until 4pm, this as an issue to lobby well with the construction of the the economic potential of this with free access to the pool, Government to ask for Otaki to expressway from Peka Peka to community. So our endeavours free blowup slide and bouncy be included. Otaki, and she was helpful by will continue, and as advocates castle and more, all within the So last week, Mayor Ross explaining that the allocation for for Otaki, the Otaki Community pool enclosure. The event is Church, KCDC Chief Executive that second phase will happen Board and I will keep working funded by Kapiti Coast District Pat Dougherty, and myself as in 2016. on this issue. Council’s youth events' fund.So Otaki Councillor met with Hon Council had prepared a very come along, bring your picnic, Amy Adams who is the Minister professional and coherent or money for a sausage sizzle, of Communications. First up, I business case which we and celebrate New Zealand’s appreciate the Minister giving presented to the Minister, and taonga, our children. us the opportunity to pitch our I would like to share this with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) business case on behalf of those who are interested; “Otaki Penny Centenary year for Te Horo Hall “Leaving no option but to uphold Kapiti’s During the local government our community. We maintain Growth Agenda 2019 – Building Te Horo’s Community Hall was built in honour in the best-of- three,” said Fire elections the most frequent that Otaki’s case has strong Innovation, Infrastructure and Gaylor 1914 and several events are planned Force spokesperson, Chris Turver. For information and events: issue raised with me was grounds for inclusion. But the Growth”. It succinctly outlined WWW.CHILDRENSDAY.ORG.NZ Otaki's KCDC throughout the year to celebrate the Race-goers loved the impromptu people’s disappointment that Minister said NO. Her rejection what’s happening in Otaki, Councillor grand old lady’s birthday. To launch the event, and the Force has been Otaki celebrates Children’s Day Otaki was excluded from the of our case is based on larger including population growth, nationwide roll-out of UFB. towns are missing out (so on a what investment has occurred series a family picnic with tug-of-war invited back to retain the title in 2015. Sunday 2 March 12-4pm Otaki Pool Haruatai Park Fair call too. Kapiti is getting population basis we don’t out- recently from the private and and live music will be held on Saturday, Handmade crafts at Te Horo Craft the roll-out but suddenly for score them) and the contracts local government sectors, and 15th March, 12pm till 4pm, at the hall. A Circle FREE pool access, FREE activities the purpose of this exercise are all stitched up and being the planned government spend. fun-filled afternoon is promised – as well The Craft Circle continues to meet Giant blow-up slide & bouncy castle Otaki is excluded from that rolled out: Government is not I also pitched the Council’s as the tug-of-war there’ll be children’s every month at Te Horo Hall. No Pool obstacle course, district. I know that for the Otaki prepared to review that list. collaboration with the community Ministers Guy & Adams don't have good news Mini golf, & more. games, local bands and a sausage membership needed just drop in with Community Board members, We then pitched our Option to develop employment for Councillor Gaylor or Mayor Church Bring a picnic. sizzle – something for the whole family. your craft item to work on. 10.00am World Day of Prayer First woman chair for management to 4.00pm Wednesday, 12th March. Sausage sizzle & drinks on sale Annual Otaki Great Gravel Grab The annual World Day of Prayer committee Te Horo Country Market By MARGARET ANDREWS but earlier in the morning vehicles for anyone who got stuck in the will be held on Friday March 7 at the were backed to the highway,” Otaki gravel, there was a friendly push or The management committee of Te Te Horo’s regular market is on 2nd Highway Baptist Church. The annual Greater Wellington Flood Control worker, Graham tow to see them on their way. Horo Rural Fire Force has elected March, 10.00am to 12.30pm, at Te For over 80 years World Day regional council’s Great Gravel Winterburn, said. “We’ve had Lesley Matthews as its first woman Horo Hall. You’ll find plants, veggies, of Prayer services have been held Grab, at the Otaki River, was a huge mostly trailers through this year.” chair. Matthews is an IT contractor baking, preserves, jewellery and around the world on the first Friday success with about 200 vehicles This year the gravel was taken based in Te Horo, and replaces retiring, lots more, including the Seasonal in March. collecting river stones, from from a new “beach” about 300 long-time chair Glenn Burt. Electra Each year the celebration comes pebbles to quite large boulders, for metres west of the highway bridge Surplus Stall – bring along any from a different country, the women Trust chairman, Chris Turver, also of surplus from your garden to be sold home garden projects. and below Winstones site. The GW of that country’s WDP committee Otaki Flood Management team Te Horo, was elected deputy chair. – you’ll get 80% of its selling price. Scheduled to begin at 10am last chose a theme and prepare the Sunday, February 16, vehicles started the tracks on the new site on Local champions Drinks and Nibbles service, which is sent out around were already lined up at the gate by the Friday, but flooding that night, It was supposed to be an off duty day with Summer has finally arrived – a the word. This year’s theme Streams 9am and from then it was a steady from heavy rain in the foot hills and the family, but when Te Horo Rural Fire great time to sit out on Te Horo in the Desert has been organised by flow through to 2pm. At its busiest ranges, washed one out, so they had the women in Egypt. The service is Force get the call they respond. The call Hall’s deck, “watching the world go vehicles were backed up to the to start again before letting traffic in based around readings, hymns and highway, waiting to go down to the on Sunday morning. took the form of a tug-of-war challenge by and chatting with your fellow Te organiser Cr Penny Gaylor songs, these will be in English, and riverbed, to either hand pick stones The track went over the stopbank from Featherston Fire Brigade, Horians.” Friday, 7th March, 5.30pm 027 664 8869 involve several people taking an and rocks for their needs or get and along the riverbed, it was graded – bring a plate to share and a drink [email protected] presented over the loudspeaker, at active part – each worship centre selected loads dumped in the trailer and compacted one leading to the a recent Tauherenikau race meeting. for yourself – and possibly a sunhat. organises their part before the by the frontend loader or digger. machine loaders and the other for service, so no one needs fear getting For many it was a family affair, those who chose to handpick theirs “roped-in” at the last minute. with the whole family pitching in to for size and shape and out over the Otaki will be just one of 250 load the trailers and many making stopbank further down river. Arthur Manz 97 Years Young! MenzShed Up and Running interdenominational groups holding A family day out for Andrew Malcolm’s family from Paraparaumu, two, three or more trips for the free All trailers being taken on site as they load up their selection of boulders By MARGARET ANDREWS and David and daughter Jocelyn. He has six By MARGARET ANDREWS they are busy at work. the Otaki Women’s Health a World Day of Prayer service gravel. were checked for fitness and granddaughters and two great grandchildren. The first task was opening Group, leaseholders for the around New Zealand. Morning “It’s been mostly steady flow, suitability to carry heavy loads, and “But I’m not a hundred,” was Otaki’s Arthur The boy’s owned Manz Brothers market The Otaki MenzShed is up up some of the walls to make former hospital property, tea will be served at 10am and the Manz’ response when asked for an interview for and working and has its own for better working spaces. said they had finally been service at 10.30am. Everyone is gardens in Te Roto Road, before both moved to welcome to attend – the menfolk too his 97th birthday, coming up on February 26! “clubhouse” in the cottage at Most of the front of the house able to negotiate a successful Australia. the Otaki Community Health has water blasted and it is now outcome with the Office of Arthur Manz has lived most of his life in Mr Manz still drives his own car, attends interest Centre ready for sanding down, ready Treaty Settlement (OTS) to Home of the Month Otaki, moving here with his family at the age groups and the RSA Anzac Day and Armistice The men’s first task is to for painting this summer. have the cottage included in of three in 1920. “I was a lad, growing up on Day commemorations. make some repairs to the “Resene Paints have their lease agreement, thus My favourite Summer places Rahui Road,” he said as spoke of some of his There’s a family “birthday bash” next cottage, which has been arranged to supply us with making it available to the childhood friends. Wednesday with both sons and a vacant for some time, and then returned paint and special MenzShed. The gorgeous weather we are experiencing on your mountain bike, or a leisurely stroll He is best known for his “lifetime” in education granddaughter coming over for the celebrations. they will be ready to put their mixes..... as long as battle ship The shed is open Tuesday, highlights the many wonderful places we have through the regenerating bush. *note that at schools in Otaki. He attended Otaki Primary skills and talents to work for grey is OK we can have it Wednesday and Thursday within our Rohe, this skinny strip between the forestry harvesting is taking place presently own and community needs. free,” Mr Plato said. mornings from 10am-4pm. Tararua mountains and the Tasman sea; during the week. School before going on the Palmerston North Club president, Valdis Plato He reminded members the They elected an inaugural Technical School, where his parents were told Otaki Beach, there is nothing quite like Recently, we tramped in an hour on the said they had had over 30 men Shed didn’t have to be open committee in November with fish and chips on the grass by the pavilion, Waitewaewae track, then dropped down the he could be “a teacher or policeman, both interested in joining the “club” for them to pop up and do a Valdis Plato elected chair. followed by a paddle or swim between the Te Papa stream into the Waitatapia river, reliable jobs!” So it was back to Levin District by the end of last November, bit of scraping or sanding...... Any men interested flags, and a long walk north towards the enjoying good company, cool running water High School before he went to Wellington the need for a shed or place to “It’s a good relaxing therapy, in knowing more about Grant Robertson Waitohu Stream, then turning back south to in a series of reaches, and abundant birdlife, Teacher Training College. call “home” was the only hold- think time and a bit of exercise MenZshed can contact Valdis catch the stunning sunset over Kapiti Island. before emerging at the Otaki Forks for one The war years followed and he served time in up, but with the approval and as I found out on last Friday.” on 06 3645636 or email Very restorative! Repeat several times during final swim. lease of the cottage finalized, Michelle Baker from [email protected] the NZ Airforce as a flying boat pilot. After his the year. Cross the bridge at Waikawa Beach with your time in the airforce, he spent 10 years milking Park your car beside the Otaki River bridge children or dogs! The wide open spaces of the and head down the riverbank to the river foreshore between the Waikawa stream and cows before he returned to teaching. Special Events mouth. I never tire of the sound of running the Ohau River is a joy to behold, hundreds of Linda Gill, Editor of Letters of Frances Kapiti WEA lecture series with art He began at the Children’s Health Camp Hodgkins. history teacher Lynda Mapplebeck. water, the views of Kapiti Island, the hectares of dunes, beaches, imagininary forts 'AN OASIS OF PEACE' Sunday 2 March, 2pm, seating limited, Pioneers, professionals and School in the 1950’s, was founding headmaster entry free. expatriates, Paintings from the Field Collection. burgeoning plantings of the Friends of the and castles to give hours of fun. Run their legs Rebecca Rice, Curator Historical New Six Wednesdays: 5 March to 9 April, 116 Waerenga Rd, Otaki Zealand Art, Te Papa. 4-5.30pm, book through Kapiti WEA. of Waitohu School in 1963, followed by Wednesday 5 March, 11am, seating River, the fascination of the river mouth and off! limited, entry free. Friends of Mahara Event estuary itself, then turning back to view the Catch a coffee on Dixie Street before heading headmaster of Otaki Primary, where he had NZ Festival Writers Week, Jill Peter Trim, Field family historian and Your 2000m2 (approx 1/2 acre) of land in two titles is a gorgeous setting of Trevelyan, on her new biography, writer, will lead a short walk to Frances GBR Realty Ltd, licensed REAA 2008 GBR Realty Ltd, licensed REAA 238 Main Highway Otaki NZ For all enquiries 06 364 8350 Tararuas on the walk home. south along Te Horo beach towards Peka earlier completed his probationary years. He Peter McLeavey: the life and times of a Hodgkins’ final resting place, then give a native & specimen trees for this sensitively restored 1915 'transition' villa. New Zealand art dealer. talk at Mahara Gallery. Sunday 9 March, 4pm. Book through Sunday 23 March: Meet outside The ‘Pots’ at Otaki gorge, just great to head Peka. There will always be a fisherman or two With sunny verandahs, 3 bedrooms & 3 living areas, this delightful character remained at Otaki School until he retired. He Ticketek, $18. Waikanae Cemetery, Ngarara Road, at Avenal McKinnon, Director of the NZ 3.15pm, weather permitting. Phone Jan up here after a hard day’s work, to cool off in minding their Kontiki, driftwood, and views, home will enchant you. The studio, with facilities, gives options for guests also spent some time as a relief teacher at Portrait Gallery. Nimmo 904 7755 with any queries. This and family. Centrally located in Otaki for library, supermarkets, schools and Sunday 30 March, 2pm. will be followed by wine, nibbles and a the pristine waters of the Otaki River. to hold your interest. talk by Peter Trim at the gallery, starting Ohau School. Rebecca Rice, Curator Historical New at the usual time of 4pm. Friends of transport. RV $463,000 Zealand Art, Te Papa. Mahara free, Guests of Friends $10-00. Another Sunday morning favourite is the Thursday 10 April, 11am, seating limited, He was married to Betty for 52 years, before entry free. Summer Joys 1916. Courtesy of the Field Collection Trust Mangaone Walkway, ideal for a training ride Grant Robertson Deadline Sale closing 1pm FRIDAY 21st MARCH 2014 (if not sold prior) her death in 1998. They had two sons, Dennis Get ready for the celebration in 2017! Page: 6 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 7 Focus On ...... Wendy Bailey - by Lloyd Chapman

Wendy and Alan Bailey (a chefing job in Wellington with Zealand. Wendy reckons she In 1993 Cadburys marketing Alan Bailey became proud new emigrated from England in the Norwich Union Company), drew schematics for just about department had a brainwave owners of this newspaper. The 1967. They had been married that used her training skills every intersection in the country and sought a steam train to layout of Annabel's paper was Otaki for a year, and like a lot of became available. She was in her nine years with Hardings. help recreate the Crunchie steeped in tradition. Using an 'Poms' sought a less stressful given a kitchen adjacent to the In the early 'eighties, husband Bar Train and promote their early Apple Mac Annabel would life in New Zealand. boardroom, where once a week Alan joined the voluntary chocolate Crunchie bars. They produce printed text, which was Alan had a job in the drawing she catered for up to 24 board railway enthusiasts at Steam approached Wendy at Steam laboriously cut & pasted onto A monthly newsletter office of New Zealand Railways members and senior staff. In Incorporated, Paekakariki, and Inc. The story is fascinating, big sheets of card, before being Don’t dump and that entitled them to a the 'sixties, Wellington had over the years Wendy was and will be told in a later article. taken to Wanganui where it was from your local council State house, (State houses few restaurants, and cuisine co-opted to help with some In three weeks over 100,000 photographed to make printing for government servants were was pretty basic, so catered administration. From the late passengers, mostly kids, plates. grass clippings called "Pool Houses" and their meals in the boardroom were 50's to the mid 60's steam travelled on the Crunchie train, first, for 12 months, was in a creative approach. Wendy engines were slowly replaced from one end of the country to Dumping garden waste irresponsibly is Cannons Creek before moving prepared cordon bleu dishes by diesel locomotives for the other. A military exercise, both illegal and bad for the environment. into another for two years in from crayfish to Beef Wellington mainline running, victims of coordinated by a chef turned ski Wainui). Wendy wryly recalls and best of all, 'decent' coffee. "Modernisation", with Steam pants outworker who became Council’s Biodiversity Advisor Rob Cross says reports that "if you can survive your Our insurance premiums may Inc becoming the repository of a technical draftsperson, and of grass clippings and other waste being dumped around first 12 months in Porirua East, have been higher, but the a vast amount of big boy's toys. finally a railway logistics person. the river and estuary are concerning. you can manage anywhere in Norwich Union executives ate After 20 years of being What next ? “As well as being unsightly, dumping garden waste NZ". After 18 months, Alan, pretty well. "steam free" New Zealand Next was a move to Otaki, spreads weeds that threaten our natural environment. disillusioned with NZR, had This was in the days when Railways finally allowed two in1994. Twenty years later and Offenders think what they dump breaks down but found a job with the DSIR clothes were still made to return trips between Wellington they're still here. instead the seeds, bulbs and cuttings create new weed in Gracefield, Lower Hutt, measure, and we had a clothing and Auckland and from there Wendy's next venture colonies in all the wrong places. involving testing materials, industry, rather than everything saw steam return to mainline was Desktop Publishing. “Community volunteers are working hard to restore often to destruction, (which being made offshore. Wendy running for special occasions Whitireia offered a six month the river and estuary and it’s sad to see their efforts sounds like every boy's dream worked from home until her and a career change for full-time course, which for undone by people who clearly don’t understand the job). With the job moving to girls were in high school, then Wendy - Excursion Organiser, $5,000 introduced students to consequences of what they are doing. Gracefield they were able to she sought a career change. a position that would see her computers and the black arts of “We appeal to people to dispose of their garden waste move to Wainuiomata, where Night classes at Wainui College running trains from Bluff in the publishing. Wendy graduated responsibly. Any instances of dumped garden waste they would settle for 25 years. gave her Technical Drawing south through to Whangarei in in 2002, and was approached should be reported to Council by phoning the Call Work for Wendy was skills, and she joined Harding the north. Over the 12 years by Annabel McLaren editor Centre on 04 296 4700.” somewhat harder to find. With Signals, Lower Hutt, who millions of passengers were of the Otaki Mail. After some Wendy Bailey City & Guilds qualifications designed, built and installed carried all over the network of discussion, exacerbated by in catering back in her home Traffic Lights throughout New both islands. Annabel's ill-health, Wendy and With Wendy's technical know- Sustainable town of Northampton but with how a revolution took place. no openings for that skill, and The paper was now composed their first daughter on her way on a computer screen, before Home & Wendy needed to work from being fed electronically to the home. She went after a job printer by 'phone line. The as an 'outworker' for a tailor in digital revolution was here, Garden Show Wellington, (Courtenay Place and the Otaki Mail was part of Don’t miss the being the haunt of bespoke it! For over a decade, Wendy Sustainable Home tailors). After a day's training she has developed the newspaper was given an industrial sewing to where it stands today: full & Garden Show in machine, brief instructions and colour, with artwork seamlessly late March! a bag of fabric pieces which integrated with text. she would turn into ski pants. Wendy has retired, the paper The show this year Her job was to produce 40 pairs has passed into new ownership, features special guest, of ski pants a week, and for renowned TV chef Mike but her newspaper carries on Van de Elzen. that she would earn 55 cents telling the stories of our town. a pair. The first pair took her Kite festival bigger and better There will also be loads four hours to complete but she of eco-friendly stalls, soon became skilful, eventually This year’s Ōtaki Kite Festival promises to be bigger and better than the inaugural workshops and speakers, producing a pair in 23 minutes. school gardens, local A second part-time position, festival in 2013. food and entertainment The festival, at Ōtaki Beach on March 8/9, World-renowned Peter Lynn kite makers of attracting a large number of visitors from on offer. provides free entertainment for the whole Ashburton are bringing their new range of throughout the region and beyond. Don’t miss taking part Mike Van de Elzen family with an exhibition of huge show kites, big show kites and Marcel Lagrand’s stunt The kite festival is organised by the Ōtaki in building an eco town stunt kites and fighting kites. kites will provide a great show on the beach. Village Promotions Group which also entirely out of lego! Register now at There will be plenty of stalls, prizes for best At the end of each day’s kite flying, the organises the mid-winter lantern carnival in www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/ecotownbuildingcomp home-made kite, best newspaper kite, best acrobatics and street theatre group Fuse Main Street (scheduled for June this year), “It’s shaping up to be a great event as always, with Ocean View Newsletter February 2014 Ocean View - the closest place to home kite made of recycled material and even best Circus will put on a performance in the car annual community group expos in November something to interest everyone,” says Council’s Event kite ‘unlikely to fly but does’. park by the surf lifesaving club. and bi-monthly business network meetings. Co-ordinator Margaret Sweetman. What a busy few months since the last newsletter. tertainment and games. The latest big outing was to Christmas and New Year have been and gone since Southwards to see the Glen Miller Show. “The focus is on providing some free fun on Council provides the main source of funding Ōtaki will additionally be the host for the The show will be held at Kāpiti Primary School, Rimu the last newsletter. I cannot believe that we are already Two of our staff have recently completed their Founda- one of the best beaches in New Zealand and for the kite festival, having committed Maoriland Film Festival later in March, Road, Paraparaumu on Saturday 22 March (9am-4pm) at the end of February. tion Skills through Careerforce. This is specific to aged this is an opportunity for us to show it off to supporting it for this and the next two attracting possibly several thousand more and Sunday 23 March (10am-4pm). We have had some lovely celebrations. Christmas was Care and is completed over a period of nine months. to visitors,” says festival organiser Barbara years. The support has helped underpin the visitors to the town. High Tea for the residents and their families. What a Congratulations Sora and Fleur. More information: great turnout we had, our little dining room was bulging A special thanks again to all volunteer visitors, We Franks. festival’s status as one of Kāpiti’s key events, www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/homeandgarden at the seams. Music was provided by Carrolanne and love your visits and the time that you take with the her “fairies”, and a great time was had by all. residents sharing stories, and interests, and bringing Our lovely Cultural advisor Katarena ensured that in communion, it really does make a difference. And Waitangi Day was celebrated in a way that was very the pets that you share is truly valued, Brian and his befitting of the day and appropriate for our residents. dogs and Harry and his donkeys. YOUR NEW COMMUNITY BOARD She brought along her own Korowai and Piupiu for the We are currently having our kitchen renovated and it Here are your new Community Board members until the end of 2016. residents to see and touch. A Poi demonstration and looks fabulous. The old one was getting on in years so Ōtaki’s new Community Board has a very interesting talk on the history and settlement was time for a change. As all meals are prepared on site of New Zealand was enjoyed. The evening meal was it needs to be user friendly and I am sure that it will be. been inaugurated following the Hangi supplied by the local marae. To all you folk who are caring for your loved ones at Of course there have been the usual movies, shopping home remember Ocean View offers day care respite elections in October. trips and outings around the area. All this sandwiched and overnight respite for times when you need a between crafts, music, reminiscing, and in-house en- break for whatever reason. If you are in need of these Community Boards are the grass roots of local democracy services or you know someone who is please contact where people in each of the district’s towns can take their us and we can provide you with the relevant details. concerns or seek assistance. If you are thinking about permanent rest home care either for yourself or family member you are very wel- Boards are elected every three years, just like the Council. come to come and have a look through at any time Board representatives can sit at Council meetings and contribute during the day. Late afternoons are usually a very busy time for the staff. Currently we do have some to the debate, ensuring the views of their local community are heard. vacancies. James Cootes (chair) Rob Kofoed Christine Papps Colin Pearce Ward Councillor To maintain our residents’ privacy while cares are being Boards also control local funds for making grants to individuals done we have visiting hours which are 10am till 8pm. Of Tel: 06 364 3234 or Tel: 06 364 6154 or Tel: 06 364 2004 or Tel: 06 364 6488 Penny Gaylor course you can come outside these hours but please and groups for community purposes. also joins the 0274 572 346. 0275 364 614. 027 201 6435. Email: colin.pearce@ call the rest home beforehand. Ōtaki Community Board covers an area including north of Community Board. Email: james.cootes@ Email: rob.kofoed@ Email: christine.papps@ kapiti.govt.nz Until next time. Marycrest, Te Horo and Ōtaki, and north to Forest Lakes. Roselle Kymbrekos kapiti.govt.nz kapiti.govt.nz kapiti.govt.nz 28 February 2014 Facility Manager 3647399 Nell and donkey Page: 8 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 9 Otaki Community Patrol Helps Keep the Town Safer On Saturday 1st of February to its affiliated groups. There are unusual sightings - not quite of Taking Otaki’s pulse volunteers and guests gathered around 140 community patrols the UFO variety but a horse loose A Word from the President together at the Otaki Police Station throughout New Zealand and their on the streets at 2am heading for AGM - We have our Annual General Meeting on to witness and celebrate the common aim is to work with Police SH1 was a bit of a surprise. It took Sunday 16th March, 4pm @ The Civic Theatre. blessing of the Otaki Community to build safer communities through swift action by patrollers and police The AGM will be followed by our 2014 programme Busy MDHB immunisation Patrol car. The blessing was the prevention of crime. working together to prevent what launch which is a new addition to our calendar. officiated by local kaumatua Rikki Each patrol has its own Police could have been a nasty accident. The launch will be an introduction to what lies Ōtaki Community programme for 2014 Ōtaki Women’s Health Baker and represented a milestone Liaison Officer and Constable Members each spend some time ahead in 2014 and hopefully some of the directors MidCentral District Health Board’s public in the life of the local Community Terry Moore did much to ignite the every month patrolling the streets will be in attendance to give us a brief overview of Health Centre health nurses are embarking on another busy Group Patrol. current group before he left for a of Otaki in all weathers helping to all of the productions. A complimentary drink and 186 Mill Road, Otaki year ahead with more rounds of year 7 and 8 Invited guests included His six-month overseas posting. In his delay, detect, and deter crime, as nibbles will be served directly after the AGM – All student immunisations. Worship the Mayor Ross Church, absence Constable Callan Nikora the 'eyes and ears' of the Police. welcome. Monday – Friday Otaki Ward Councillor Penny and Sergeant Slade Sturmey of Patrol statistics reveal that since Information sheets and consent forms are being Ōtaki: A digital campus in a global That’s all for this month and I look forward to your Gaylor and the Chair of the Otaki the Otaki Police have been very August last year patrollers have Otaki Women’s Health Centre Yoga sent home via students for all girls and boys in village calls and enquiries. Sexual Health Clinics Meals on Wheels the Year 7 Boostrix immunisation programme; Community Board James Cootes. supportive and helpful. clocked up 378 hours of patrol Previously patrollers had used Since forming in June last year time over 3,365 kilometres. And Roger Thorpe Cervical Screening Clinics Arthritis Support Group and the Year 8 girls’ Human Papillomavirus The Ōtaki Women’s Health Group is holding an informative (HPV) immunisation programme. Parents evening with guest speaker Rachael Selby. their own cars on shift but with help the Patrol has established a definite goodness knows how many cups Counselling Bowen Therapy 362 6603 the 1993 Nissan Sentra had finally presence in the town and expect of coffee! are asked to check their children’s bags if In 2013, the Ōtaki community established a Trust to promote Calendar 2014 Total Mobility Agent Rebirthing Breathwork 021 143 4099 they haven’t seen the forms, read the material been found. In his address, the to become even more effective as If you are interested in becoming Health Information ebooks Accounting 027 229 2312 enhanced educational achievement through developing Chair of the Patrol Bryan Fraser you just can't help but notice the a volunteer with the patrol please Note:- We are no longer holding The Shakespeare provided, and return the forms to their schools Festival on April 5th and we have changed the MidCentral DHB – Alcohol & Other Drugs Service, as soon as practicable. digital citizenship in Ōtaki. explained that funding from the patrol car! drop in to the Otaki Police Station, Otaki Community Board had kept Sometimes patrols come across corner of Iti and Matene Streets. dates for Skin Tight & Joseph. Keep an eye on Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Boostrix, also known as 11-year Rachael Selby, Ngāti Raukawa, Chair of the new Trust, this column for monthly updates. and Adult Mental Health Service immunisations, or Tdap is an immunisation to will talk about the venture and her dreams for education in the patrol in petrol, and Dennis Etevanaux of Otaki Automotive March Rooms available for rent, long or short term boost all children’s protection against tetanus, Ōtaki. For information on services phone Janet or Michelle on 364 6367 diptheria and whooping cough (pertussis). had sussed out a good deal on the “New Zealand Festival” – “Tom Crean – Antarctic Children are given one vaccine injection in When: Thursday 27th March, 2014 car, checked its roadworthiness Explorer” – March 13 the upper arm which helps the body’s immune and offered to support its ongoing “Maoriland Film Festival” – March 26-30 system to produce its own protection against Time: 7.00 pm maintenance. A substantial the three diseases. Where: Ōtaki Community Health Centre donation from the Phillip Family April Otaki Foundation, (represented by “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Year 8 girls will also receive information and 186 Mill Road, Ōtaki consent forms about the HPV vaccination Irene and Ray Mackle) had made Auditions – Sunday 6th April from 11am onwards AndrewBirthing Malcolm programme. possible the signwriting on the “First World War Remembered” by Jan Bolwell – (Paraparaumu) The programme is a course of three injections ALL WELCOME car, in both English and Te Reo - April 12-13 Graham Orchard Services another first, it is believed, in the (Otaki) and is currently offered free to girls and young Contact 06 364 6367 or [email protected] May/June women from age 12 until their 20th birthday history of Community Patrols in He Whare Kohanga Ora to protect them from the most common cause if attending. New Zealand. First Otaki Players Production of the Year of cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) The Otaki Community Patrol is “An Unseasonable Fall of Snow” by Gary Maternity Information and Resource Centre and genital warts. However, if you have a a volunteer group operating under Henderson directed by Jan Dykstra 288 Main Highway, Otaki young woman in your family who is not yet the Community Patrols of New This was originally commissioned by the 1998 www.otakimidwives.org.nz immunised who will be 18 years old by 1/1/15 Zealand (CPNZ) - a national body International Festival of the Arts. Phone: 364 8337 that delivers training and support please let her know that if she wants to get the Age Concern Opens Otaki Office If you're up to no good late at night, watch out, the Community Patrol is about ! "You like puzzles ... ?" A bewildered young man is Open Thursday’s from 10.30am -12pm or by arrangement three- course injection programme for free she Age Concern Kapiti serves physical presence in Otaki will questioned by a ruthless interrogator, who circles Please ring for more information regarding the next ante natal class or to must get the first one this year. the needs of older people in make it much easier for people like a predator, forcing him closer and closer to make an appointment to be seen HPVs are common viruses and the types of the community. It’s offices to make an appointment to see an awful admission. A compelling investigation HPV that cause cervical cancer and genital are located in Coastlands us close to their home,” said Mr of truth, consequences, and the ultimate value of warts are spread through sexual contact. Mall, Paraparaumu, and its Whelan. human life. Four out of five people become infected at working territory stretches from Age Concern’s core roles Jamie Bull's' Reflection' Hope for Alzheimers and Dementia Suffers some time during their lifetime. Most HPV Paekakariki to Otaki. So if you are looking for a great night out in May include Elder Abuse and Neglect put “An Unseasonable Fall of Snow” on your and Their Families infections clear by themselves, but some types Age Concern Kapiti Manager Prevention, an Accredited is checked our by Year nine can cause genital warts or cell changes on the Dermot Whelan told the Otaki calendar, A diagnosis of Alzheimers is often met with a sense of fear and dread for Visiting Service, Health cervix that may lead to cervical cancer. Mail he was “delighted to Promotion, counselling, students Performance Dates: - May 1-3 & May 8-10 both the patient and the family. The Alzheimer’s Society says that people Sixteen MDHB public health nurses will carry announce that Age Concern can live well with dementia. The key to this is information and support. information, advice and “Skin Tight” by Gary Henderson directed by Ralph out the approximately 5500 vaccinations at Kapiti now has an office advocacy. McAllister. June 5-7 & 12-14 ‘Knowledge isAndrew power’ Malcolm – the right information and support empowers 73 schools in the district, over three rounds presence in Otaki”. The office “Tristine Tilly, our Elder Abuse July/August people affected(Paraparaumu) to stay in their homes and carers to care longer. The starting next week and continuing for most of is located in the Otaki Citizens GrahamSociety Orchard is there to help with education, information and support while and Neglect Prevention Co- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” the year. Advice Bureau and will initially ordinator will be in the Otaki The first community gathering and (Otaki) encouraging families and the patients to retain their their social lives. The • For more information about the be open every third Friday the first rehearsals with Otaki College by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber - Musical Society supports carers to care for someone to reduce stress for both and office,” says Mr Whelan, Director Graham Orchard & Choreographer Nicola vaccinations contact your public health nurse morning (9am-12noon). “people can call Tristine on students are underway for Reflection, improve the quality of lives. This supports to remain independent for as on 0800 153042, family doctor, or practice “We’ve had a toll free number and Creator / Choreographer Jamie Powell. August 1-3, 7-10 & 13-16 long as possible. our toll free number to make nurse; phone 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 for our Otaki residents (0800 an appointment. Tristine's next Bull is - “absolutely delighted with the October/November The Society offers day programmes in Horowhenua, monthly carer 863); or visit www.health.govt.nz/hpv (for 243 266) for many years, but response and actually getting going on support groups (Otaki), early stage get together groups for socialising, visit to the Otaki office will be “Peninsula” by Gary Henderson. October 30-31, HPV information); or www.health.govt.nz/ this opportunity to have a on Friday 7 March." this event.” Reflection is a site specific November 1-2 & 6-8 exercise and art, crafts or walking. In addition a field worker will immunisation (for Boostrix information). community event being performed visit, assess and advise and be there all the way through – helping and on April 12 and 13 in Memorial December supporting. Contact the Society on 08900 004 001. Park - next to the Civic Theatre. It “Cabaret Show” directed by Huia Veale. is one of a large number of events December 4-6 & 11-13 talking place throughout New Zealand Any enquiries please contact Roger on 364 8848, commemorating the start of World War 021 259 2683 or [email protected] One www.otakiplayers.org.nz As a site specific work Jamie has enjoyed exploring the space this week with 3 dance and drama classes and is looking forward to the start of the general community rehearsals. These happen at 2pm on Sundays at Hadfield Otaki Players Society Hall, Te Rauparaha St, and there is still FREE Education Sessions room to embrace more performers. The invitation remains open to come along AGM - 2014 Covering the following topics: and get involved if you sing, drum or • dementia simply wish to perform, or assist behind • caring Andrew Malcolm John Duncan the scenes. Sunday 16th March @ 4pm • communication (Paraparaumu) (Whitby) • behaviours Graham Orchard Diane Brady Civic Theatre, Otaki • legal / financial and driving issues (Otaki) (Raumati) • services available Complimentary drink and nibbles will • FREE Bereavement Support Services • Qualified Staff be served after the meeting Will be held • Moral support & a friendly listening ear • Large Chapel and Refreshment Lounge Please support our advertisers In Otaki on 25 and 27 March 2014 from 10am-12 noon Any enquiries please contact Roger • 24 hour service • Funerals Directed Any Area at the Otaki Presbyterian Church, 249 Mill Road, Otaki. • Male and Female Funeral Directors - without them ther wouldn't be Thorpe

Booking is appreciated an so please contact us on freephone 0800 004 001 Kapiti Coast Funeral Home 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu • P: 298 5168 The Best Community Theatre www.kapiticoastfuneralhome.co.nz Otaki Mail on the Kapiti Coast Page: 10 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 11

by VIVIENNE BAILEY

[email protected] Focus on Sea Kale Fruit for small gardens The little-known perennial vegetable, sea kale (Crambe Blanching involves covering plants so young shoots maritime), is a native of European coastal areas but has are creamy coloured instead of green. If you decide not to Our modern gardens have shrunk, many to a tiny Among peaches, apricots and nectarines check out because root constriction encourages better fig fruiting. almost completely vanished from our Kiwi veggie gardens. bother, your stem will taste bitter, rather like the outside courtyard or patio - far too small for the type of fruit trees varieties that grow no more than two metres –space-saving, Proven cultivars include popular ‘Brown Turkey’ which Although grown here since the 1840s, it was never a leaves of an elderly cabbage (sea kale is a relative of we grew thirty years ago. However, there’s now a variety and much easier to prune and pick. The ‘Babe’ range of has gorgeous green/purple fruit, ‘Mrs Williams’ with favourite with New Zealand gardeners, possibly because cabbage, despite its name). You can use hay, pea straw or an of plants available, designed especially to suit small spaces peaches and nectarines reach just over a metre, and bear its rich brown/purple fruit (and delicious red flesh), and it needs blanching beforehand in order to harvest the upturned flowerpot (block the drain hole by putting a brick without compromising on fruit quality or production. good crops of small, sweet fruit. ‘Honey Babe’ peach is a ‘Vlassoff’ which produces large spherical fruit with reddish succulent pale stems. on top) around sea kale, and if you lift plants for forcing, do If space is extra tight you could heavy cropper, ripening in mid-season, around February/ brown skin. Being a perennial like asparagus and rhubarb, sea kale so in June after leaves have died. To blanch without lifting, choose one of the dwarf varieties – March. If space is really at a premium consider covering a fence crops year after year, making it a good choice for the busy clear weeds and dead leaves then cover plants. Any plants these can be used in space-saving Other fruiting favourites suitable for smaller gardens, with fruity climbers such as passion fruit or grapes, or gardener. It grows well in a sunny spot in sandy or gravelly not being blanched will benefit from a mulch of compost or techniques, such as espaliering, and also for growing in pots, include a wide array of citrus, in a warm spot, tamarillos can be trained against an airy soil to which a generous amount of manure has been added. well-rotted manure. or trained to grow in a fan-shape like the ‘Meyer’ lemon, Tahitian lime, tangelos and smaller trellis (this helps protect their brittle wood from breaking Plants are grown from seed or from root cuttings or side Old books recommend lifting crowns (plants) in autumn against a wall or fence. Apples and growing mandarins - the sweet and juicy, ‘Silverhill’, starts in strong winds). shoots (‘thongs’) from mature plants. If you can source to force early pale growth but sea kale can be left in the pears, especially nashi pears, are ripening in mid-June, and produces large crops of medium- Don’t forget the range of fruiters that will adapt to cuttings – try farmers’ markets – they will give faster garden and covered in winter. When shoots are about 20cm good choices to espalier because large, easily results. long, snap them off as close to the ground as possible. they fruit on fruiting spurs. peeled fruit. Plants need to be well-watered in dry weather and feed Sea kale bruises easily, so is best picked just before The related quince can also be Other suitable with liquid manure or liquid seaweed once a fortnight cooking. Steam or boil until tender, then serve with melted espaliered, although they tend to citrus container during summer – remove flower stems as soon as they butter or a béchamel sauce – it can also be eaten raw. stay small even if grown as trees. options are the appear. Regardless of which fruit-bearing m a n d a r i n s , species you choose (stone fruit are ‘ S a t s u m a ’ , • Reliability Flower garden • Plant out flowering annual seedlings such as poppies, • Sow seeds of carrots, parsnips, radish, lettuce, spinach, more difficult to train), it’s best to ‘ M i h o ’ , It’s bulb time – plant hyacinth bulbs now so you can bring primula, pansies, polythanus, stock, nemesia, silver-beet, swede and turnip directly into the garden, use a dwarf specimen – a standard ‘Miyagawa’ and • Easy to use snapdragon… and heaps more! Winter annuals planted and thin later. Seeds of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower them indoors once they start flowering in winter. Choose fat fruit tree will quickly become far ‘Okitsi’. • High throughput, bulbs and chill them first by putting them in the vegetable now will benefit from slow release fertiliser. and Brussels sprouts are best sown in trays for planting too large to train. Figs are NZ made compartment of your fridge for six weeks. out later. The compact ‘Ballerina’ apple is another great Fruit and vegetable garden • Harvest your pumpkins, kumara and any other efficient operation • Lift gladioli bulbs once they’ve finished flowering and • March is the main month for harvesting pip and stone Ballerina worth considering as a space-saver option, perfectly Wood store in a cool, dry place. fruit. vegetables intended for winter storage. Like pumpkins, - it grows as a narrow, upright column, bearing medium to suited to growing • Manoeuvrability • Keep roses clean of fallen leaves to reduce fungal • Citrus can be fed with a specialist fertiliser this month. kumara should be stored in a dark, airy place. large, red-skinned fruit, and can be grown successfully in in a container diseases next year, and stop dead-heading to allow those • Powdery mildew can be a problem for fruit trees at this • Divide and replant rhubarb into well composted soil. pots. on a sunny deck CHIPPER • Simple to maintain & attractive hips to form. Feed with potash. time of the year. Infected leaves become distorted and Lawns service • Cut back, lift and divide perennials - artemisias tend to covered with a whitish powder. Apply a fungicide at the • Complete preparation for re-sowing lawns this is a great From $2,050 produce ugly flowers, so snip these off and lightly cut first sign of the problem. time to create a new lawn or revamp an existing one. • Unrivalled back occasional shoots over the rest of the plant. This • Prune raspberries after harvest. • Spray undesirable weeds, and leave three weeks before prevents the shock of a hard chop back so late in the • This is an important month for planting the winter sowing grass seed as evenly as possible. availability of season. vegetable garden, which should be prepared prior to • Use a sprinkler daily to keep soil evenly moist, and when components • Tender evergreens such as lavender and rosemary, can planting with compost, general garden fertiliser and growth is four to five cm high, mow to remove top 1cm also be cut back before it gets too cold. lime if necessary. only. • Feed ornamental trees and shrubs while they’re in active • Plant out seedlings of beetroot, broccoli, Brussels • Lower the mowing height after three or four cuts. growth with a fertiliser high in potash (potassium). This sprouts, cauliflower, cress, leeks, spinach and lettuces. encourages strong root growth to stand them in good • Pay attention to watering – it’s as necessary in late Second thoughts stead for next year. Keep watering in dry spells. summer as it was through the driest months. Your Now is the time to cut back and sort out your herb garden. • Sow seeds of alyssum, aquilegia, calendula, candytuft, seedbeds will dry out quickly if neglected. Perennial herbs such as chives, mint, thyme, rosemary, sage carnation, cineraria, cornflower, cyclamen, dianthus, • Protect seedlings from slugs and snails with Quash, and marjoram can be divided and replanted. Basil, a summer mower & engineering services ltd godetia, gypsophila, hollyhock, linaria, lobelia, nigella, and watch for the white butterfly caterpillar - use Derris annual, should be harvested before the cold weather – it can be dried or frozen. 14 rimu street, otaki phone (06) 364 5411 pansy, polyanthus, primula, scabiosa, snapdragon and Dust. open: Mon - fri 8am - 5pm Sat 8.30am - 3pm stock. visit our website: www.meskapiti.co.nz

Edible Backyard Summer Gathering Venue Talisman Truly a 'good life' in Ohau • Built extremely Ohau-based Kath Irvine is passionate about growing fruit and A mulch favourite was pea straw, but she said you can find plenty of mulch material tough veggies in well-designed, working gardens, and her recent in your own garden.“Think tree and shrub prunings, grass clippings – use these 2014 Edible Backyard Summer Gathering has been described fresh - even old fabrics – remember you’re just looking for cover.” • Provides the highest as “the best little gardening, foodie-permaculture, organic Irvine believed becoming a food gardener was a big journey. “There’s much to quality of cut Nursery farming lifestyle event of the year.” Held at her picturesque learn. That’s why you’ve got me to shed some light on those gardening mysteries river valley property, the garden gathering featured mini – to give you a running start.” • Suspension Specialists in Native Plants workshops, great coffee, delicious food and a combination As well as those magnificent brassicas visitors could learn about backyard chooks, of beautiful sounds from the Black-eyed Susies, and Andrew bread-making, watch Alexis Murti making haloumi, and be taught the intricacies of technology for With a wide range of NZ natives, all grown in Otaki and Kirsten London. hand- forged steel items, including the art of replacing and making your own tool Irvine has been involved in permaculture, designing and handles. Herbalist, Ali Sutherland, spoke we can help get your garden looking good. Whether managing food gardens, since the late 1990s. She runs regu- added comfort about weeds that heal, “backyard first you need assistance with a garden makeover or just lar workshops, opening the farm gates to her permaculture property, the Edible Backyard, teaching folk how to design and aid,” and Pip Martin told us why fermented • Made in the USA looking to fill a gap we have the plants and grow smart gardens, and explaining how permaculture ideas foods are essential for good health – and knowledge to help can work in practice. there were heaps more, a variety of work- Her garden and orchard cover an acre, a working garden with shops drawing experienced and novice crops at all stages which feeds six people. But there was plenty gardeners alike. OPEN 1–4pm Tue – Thu of inspiration here for those in smaller gardens, such as the The Edible Backyard Summer Gathering 10am – 4pm Fri & Sat potager, full of flowering herbs, an adaptable cloche system was a rousing example of organic living, or call for an appointment with Stephen that let her plant early and also kept away pesky visitors, the “a candy-land for plant geeks” according double chook yard which allowed one side to regrow grass to heritage seed- gatherer, Anna Butter- while chickens scratched up the other, and the citrus area field. With the weekend’s warm summer Book a no-obligation 135 Ringawhati Road, Otaki situated behind wind-sheltering tree lucerne and ornamental rays (thankfully) and a wood-fired pizza bananas (both cut and used as mulch). Ph: 06-364-5893 Mb: 021-0246-4474 oven running hot, the Gathering had the demonstration today! If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t grow great broccoli, “feel good factor – a chilled environment” [email protected] then Irvine had all the answers in her workshop Describing www.talismanplants.weebly.com - surely a place to discard the suit and Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) broccoli as a “come again, beneficent vegetable” she gave escape for the day. expert advice on how to grow “cracking good ones.” Broccoli is a heavy feeder and Irvine recommends rotating the vegetable with light feeders, such as legumes and root crops. Page: 12 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 13 Otaki College News February 2014 www.otakicollege.school.nz From the Principal

It seems like only yesterday that we were recently at a whole school assembly and Senior Girls: Alana Fraser Shotput New welcoming new students, whanau and has certainly made many of our students 9.79 (old 9.22) TOUCH – we are back on the map Their feedback on the programme was staff into the College and it’s now the end aspire to being a Sander Scholar of the Uniform: Message to parents Our boys and girls recently competed in very positive : “Hands-On Science was of week 4 – time is certainly flying this future. interested in purchasing blazers the Sport Wellington Regional competition a worthwhile experience. From exciting term. This is an incredibly busy time of Nick was an outstanding ambassador To enable us to order a full range of sizes at Fraser Park. The boys entered with projects in the Science labs, giving Classy country hospitality open every day 9 - 4 the year as we review our Strategic Plan, on his trip not only for the College but of our fine new blazers, please send your a very young team but despite this me an idea of what life is like at Otago complete our Annual Plan and submit for Ōtaki and we all wish him well as child to the College Office to be fitted. managed 8th overall. They did extremely University, to making some life-long our Charter to the Ministry of Education he commences his studies at Massey Whanau Evening well and should be congratulated for friendships in only 5 days. Hands- outlining our key strategic goals and University this year. This was a great evening where students never giving up. On Science was an awesome way to education targets. This will be available House Competitions and whanau/family could come down to Girls – Premier Champions start 2014!”(Alice) “Hands-On Science Otaki Community Board - January meeting on the College website after March 1st. We have already had two House the college, have a swim, meet teachers, Our girls’ team won all five games showed me the range of courses available As the year is now in full swing there have events and House mufti days this year. have tea and just relax. This will be an leading into the finals and only conceded at Otago Uni and gave me an idea of By MARGARET ANDREWS Mr Wilson told the meeting that to Bend on February 9, followed by the Pearce said he has been been a lot of things happening. Competition for the top house is going to annual event and we urge all parents to one point in the lead up games. They what to do when I leave school. I also get electric rail to Otaki support Greater Wellington Great Gravel approached by a concerned parent Board of Trustees be a hard fought battle in 2014. come on down as this is a really relaxed played the final against Wellington East enjoyed making friends from all over The Otaki Community Board chair, was needed to prepare a paper to Grab a week later. re the possible dangers of wifi use The BOT has had its first meeting for 2014 The first event was novelty relays and way to meet your child’s teachers and Girls and won 4 – 2. This will see them NZ.” (Phoebe) “Going to Dunedin for travelling to Palmerston North to the Zonal the Hands-On Science programme gave James Cootes , welcomed Mayor go to Greater Wellington Regional Issues re the Otaki River bridge in schools with the rollout of the and as a result of Lis Watson standing Best House Letter (pictured) The results talk about what you are hoping for over down from the Chairperson’s position, for this were as follows; Competition in an effort to secure a place me the opportunity to experience what Ross Church, Councillors Jackie Council. footpath: suggestion of a possible Otaki Schools Digital Campus this the year. Thanks again to all the whanau/ due to family and work commitments, 1st Rimu, 2nd Totara, 3rd Kauri and 4th families that supported this evening. at the Secondary Nationals. All of the studying Geography/Science at Otago Elliott and David Scott, Greater Funding Grant: balustrade along the edge of the year. Mr Cootes said they would we now have a new Chairperson - Slade Matai. girls are products of Judy Broughton – would be like. I made new friends who had Wellington Councillor Nigel Wilson The Kapiti Region’s University of footpath, improving safety for ask someone to come to speak at Sturmey and Deputy Chairperson - College Inter House Athletics has also Festival of Education (Science Winterburn’s training and it is great to see the same career aspirations and who are to the February meeting, along Otago, Sheilah Winn Shakespeare pedestrians and cyclists. NZTA the next OCB meeting. Eugene Rewi. Both Slade and Eugene taken place and this was a well-run event Department) her efforts recognised by their success. also thinking of going to Otago next year. with Councillor Penny Gaylor, Festival is being held in the Civic will not add a clip-on. Ms Gaylor Mr Cootes noted: positive comments are very experienced on Boards of with great participation from students to Ōtaki has been invited to take part in the Well done girls! The programme benefitted me as it gave Community Board members Rob Theatre in Otaki this year. Globe reminded that in four to five years on the temporary parking lines on Trustees and I look forward to working represent their houses in a wide range of ‘Festival of Education’ – this is an event ...... me the chance to experience different with them in their new roles. track and field events. A big thanks to the areas of Science and it gave me an idea Kofoed, Christine Papps and Colin Theatre representative, Margaret the bridge would become part of a the main highway shopping area. which will be held in Auck (23-29 March), Hands-On Science 2014 Lis has been an outstanding BOT PE staff, Sports Council and teaching staff of what I was and wasn’t interested in.” Pearce and members of the public. Brown spoke to the application for local road with a decrease in traffic Request they be made permanent. Wgtn Sat 29 March and Chch (Sunday Three of our current Heads of School Chairperson. She possesses an amazing who helped make this a very successful 23 Mar 2014) to coincide with the OECD (Alyssa). Public Speaking: funding to assist with these costs. volumes. The offer of fruit trees from a - Alice Yung, Alyssa Kata and Phoebe All three recommend this opportunity to skill set and has worked tirelessly to make day and to all the students that got in International Summit on the Teaching McInerney-Heather were selected to Elizabeth Mikklesen spoke of She was granted $400 towards Noted the Otaki Airstrip has resident for community garden. certain that Ōtaki College continues behind their House and strived to be Profession. The events are ‘public’ other students entering Year 12 or 13 in the proposed “cycle track” from attend the Hands-On Science programme 2015 who have an interest in Science. theatre hire, printing and thank been recognised by the Airways Is there a need for signage advising to build on its ongoing successes. Lis the best that they could be. It was also events, free of charge, for the general at Otago University in January this year. Paekakariki to Otaki originally you gifts for the adjudicators. Corporation and is included in the of horse riders along Riverbank remains on the College Board and the great to see parents down at this event public including the education sector. The girls spent 5 days exploring university initiated by the Rotary Club of Otaki Students from colleges in Kapiti and Airports and Airstrips directory. Road? Waitohu Board so she will continue to supporting the day – thanks and we hope Each event will showcase excellence in Science options while also experiencing in 2000, which still has some missing Horowhenua compete at the annual Concerns expressed at the amount Concerns at the library reserved offer up her amazing knowledge and to see more parents at all our events. education in ways that are meaningful a “taste” of student hostel life. Alice energy to support and guide education links from Peka Peka northwards to festival in April. of rubbish at the Rangiuru lookout. books system used. House Results to local communities. At the Wellington spent the majority of her time studying in our schools. 1st Matai, 2nd Totara, 3rd Kauri, 4th Rimu event there will be good attendance from Rimu were the best house Otaki. Matters Under Action: From the Otaki Community Network Positive feedback received from Pharmacy while Alyssa and Phoebe Return of the Sander Scholar Congratulations to the following students; OECD delegates and their entourage. studied Geography. The girls also “The cycleway/footpath over the KCDC staff members have trialled Forum: Otaki Foodbank receives people attending the Christmas Day Nick Putt returned from Scotland at Otaki Bridge is frightening,” she told Champions participated in “snack” courses including a sealer on the footpath outside the queries and moans that food lunch, at the Memorial Hall, with the end of January after a 3 week stay Year 7 Boys: Finlay Stevenson Ōtaki College has been recognised for Psychology, Health Sciences, Law, the Board. “Something needs to be south side café and takeaway on donated to the Salvation Army bins about 56 attending, plus volunteers. as the first Sander Scholar to Robert Y7 Girls: Iris Seymour the way it has been developing science Biochemistry and Physical Education. done, Mr Mayor, before somebody Main Street, but the results were at Countdown Supermarket goes to Birthright Otaki request for a Gordon College in Aberdeen. This was Y8 Boys Neihana Wallace education and utilising the sustainable Phoebe and Alyssa received Scholarships is killed.” inconclusive; council has increased Levin and not to the Otaki Foodbank. directional signs from the highway the inaugural reciprocal exchange. The Year 8 Gina Bateman energy innovations which are being to attend through the Royal Society The south bank pathway is usable, the frequency of water blasting Countdown has a nation-wide and Aotaki Street to the Birthright Ōtaki Scholar has been coming to Ōtaki Y9&10 Boys: Wiremu Temperton-Royal developed in our local Clean Technology of NZ and Lions “Heads Up for Kids since 1937. Centre. This is national recognition of the but crosses Maori land and has which is very expensive. It was contract with the Salvation Army. Centre. Y9&10 Girls: Grace Beggs programme”. Nick had an amazing time at Robert Senior Boys: Keegan Hargreaves Raika work the College and science department Alice, Alyssa and Phoebe are all in their been fenced over, she said. To a noted the use of low pressure steam M r Gordon College as well as being treated are doing to make science meaningful later comment from KCDC staff Senior Girls: Alana Fraser final year at College and are studying a cleaning in Waikanae “worked”. to many trips including a Highland tour Record Breakers and innovative within a localised context. range of Sciences- Chemistry, Physics member, Kath Edmondson, Ms Councillor Gaylor commented on which took him to the top of Scotland Senior Boys: Keegan Hargreaves-Raika Congratulations to our science team for , Biology and Geography . The girls are Mikklesen said council and NZTA the “absolutely dead” garden area and back to Edinburgh. He shared this Shotput New 11:39 (old 10:80) this accolade. all considering future careers in Science. had “dropped” the cycleway on the outside Town & Country Takeaways. (proposed) expressway, although The bus shelter outside Coastlands Otaki College Student Leaders one was talking about an off road southern entrance, is inadequate for By MARGARET ANDREWS her main area of interest. “We are planning butterflies. A carved “big butterfly and cycleway. purpose especially in wet weather, Calling arts & cultural activities organisers! You may be eligible several school events – looking at a ‘have a water feature” will hopefully be included “What’s important to me, we are this was previously brought the Otaki College student leaders have a busy go day’ and using it as a charity fund raiser. in the garden. talking about something,” Mr Cootes Board’s notice by a resident. Mayor to apply to the Creative Communities Scheme, administered by year ahead, with a variety of events and There will be interhouse competitions Alyssa is part of the Cultural Council, which said. (The original proposal was a Church said he had a meeting the Kāpiti Coast District Council and funded by Creative New programmes being planned having to fit including tug-of-war and indoor soccer, aims to recognise all the differing ethnicities continuous walkway, cycleway and with Coastlands management the Zealand. Approximately $20,000 is available in this funding round around their own studies dodgeball and netball. Also included will attending the college, so helping the bridle path along the coastal route.) for arts and cultural projects which are either locally based or Heads of school, Hamish McMillan and be some year 13 versus staff challenges, exchange students to feel more part of the following day and would speak to Alana Fraser lead a large team this year first one a 4x100 metre relay!” school. “We’re planning different food days Ian Carson and Barbara Franks them then. benefit the Kāpiti Coast District. with Phoebe McInerney-Heather, Lisa- “We’ve already had the athletics and the when the kids wear clothes representative spoke on behalf of the Otaki Village Funding had been approved and a Application projects must meet one or more of the three key Marie Turner, Alice Yung, Alyssa Kata, swimming sports are in two or three weeks,” of a different culture,” she said. Promotion Group, re the upcoming design received for a Sunny Otaki funding criteria: Waiora Peneha and Andre Kruk. she said. Another council is PB4L whose main project Kite Festival to be held March 8-9, sign at the northern entrance to With and interest into the arts field, will be based on the school philosophy - noting kite fliers from overseas Otaki, an OVPG initiative, council is • Broad community involvement in arts projects The team has decided to work through the Hamish’s Arts council is working towards Positive Behaviour 4 Learning, covering and New Zealand wide, would be currently seeking NZTA approval. sub-councils this year rather than set their a variety concert at the end of term one and all areas of the school day. They are • Support diversity in arts and culture own aspirations, as was done previously. some other events during the year. working towards weekly Kia Kaha awards coming to Otaki for the weekend. General Business: • Support young people under 18 in arts projects One or two aspirations were included in for students who show “big effort” in their Added interests would include a Ms Gaylor noted National Children’s each of the individual councils, deciding Phoebe and Lisa-Marie are with the work. There will be different themes to two day Business House Challenge Day would be celebrated at the Applications Closing Date for this funding round is 4pm on the on their own programmes. Health and Environment Council and they work on; the first is We Arrive on Time, Well as well as competitions for best Haruatai Pool on March 2 between 7th March 2014. will initially look at healthy options in the Prepared. Teachers will select winners – homemade kite and others. There midday and 4pm. There would be Asked about the change to a new senior canteen. Wraps and sushi will be available one senior and one junior per house and Head students at Otaki College, Alyssa Kata, Phoebe McInerney-Heather, would be a variety of stalls selling The funding decisions will be made at a meeting of the Grants uniform from mufti for their final year, they with quiche instead of pies. This will form prizes will be canteen vouchers. head boy Hamish McMillan, head girl Alana Fraser, Lisa-Marie Turner and free access to the pool for Otaki Alice Yung. Waiora Peneha and Andre Kruk were absent. food and drink, among a variety of families with mini golf and bouncy Allocation Subcommittee on 3 April 2014. Application projects all seemed quite happy and the comments part of working with the Heart Foundation One house activity they have had was to products. must not start before this date. included ... like it… alright… like the for their awards. A breakfast club will be get everyone in each house to get together castle among the entertainment. uniform. opening shortly. Environmentally they are to make the initial of their house’s name! The OVPG is looking at repeating “This is National Children’s Day Application forms and applicant guides are available at Council “People say we look smart and working towards a sustainable garden So it appears there’s a very busy year the Midwinter Lantern Festival in a celebration of our young people Customer Service desks, and on the Council website; sophisticated,” Alana said. show, using a Bees, Bugs and Butterflies ahead. late June, Mr Carson said. He also and quality time with families.” Alana has chosen the Sports Council, for theme – they already have the monarch commented on the strength of the Waitangi Day, February 6: Raukawa www.kapiticoast.govt.nz . business network meetings, with an Marae would host the Kapiti For further information contact the Arts and Museums College Athletics average of 40 attending. Mr Cootes celebrations this year. Development Officer by email: The new year is well under way at Otaki girl’s record out to 9.70metres from 9.22m, record breaking shotput wins throughout said he was certainly impressed Ms Papps noted the “disgraceful” College with their athletics championships both very credible achievements. Students the day to take out the championship [email protected] held on February 14, in ideal conditions. dressed in house colours gained house points. with the huge effort put into these entrance to Te Horo, querying or by telephone 04 296 4700. With a very high participation rate from points for participation and finishing places. The day had concluded with the year level events. whether the area was ever “cleaned- students, track and field events were held Individual champions were year seven and house relays, which always are a great Ms Elliott informed the Board, as up”. The particular area is beside through the year levels, with two new Finlay Stevenson and Iris Seymour, year crowd pleaser. representative on the Civil Defence the rail corridor. senior shotput records achieved; Keegan eight Neihana Wallace and Gina Bateman, When all the points were added together, Community Response Plan, she Hargreaves-Raika added 59 centimetres year nine and 10 champions Wiremu- house results were first Matai, followed by Mr Kofoed had several points: PB 60601 Paraparaumu | Ph 04 296 4700 | to the boy’s record, with a new distance Temperton-Royal and Grace Beggs and for Totara, Kauri and Rimu. Up and over and a first place winning It’s total effort from Josh would be going to parliament on From Friends of the Otaki River Fx 04 296 4830 | www.kapiticoast.govt.nz February 14 for its “roll-out”. of 11.39metres. Alana Fraser pushed the seniors, Keegan and Alana continued their jump at 1.29 metres for Neihana Braddock, as he puts – notice of the walk to Chrystalls Wallace, in the year eight boy’s high “everything” into the year nine jump and 10 shotput Page: 14 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 15

Otaki Football Back to School for Thousands of Otaki Children By MARGARET ANDREWS dressed in their house colours and day and an opportunity for parents she completes her Master’s Degree With swimming underway in Junior Registration Funday the seniors and house captains and teachers to meet and discuss in Education. the school pool and this term’s Sunday 2nd March for Mini's to 14th grade Schools are back for the new had organised some fun events. children’s progress, he said. The Manakau School had a very theme of Water, they have decided 10am-12pm at the Otaki Sports Clubrooms, Haruatai Park. year with many new pupils in The athletic sports followed the only staff replacements were to good start to the year, they have a their will be the Mangaone Stream Sausage sizzle $2.00, football activities, balls for sale most schools and some new staff next week, with a great turnout cover three members on study year eight class of 10 students, for and Waikanae River and they’re Donate your old boots and buy another pair for $5.00 members. All are in good heart and of competitors and participants. leave for varying times this year. the first time since Otaki College working with the Kapiti District Discount available for fees paid in full on the day, keen to get on with their teaching, Every event entered earned one Kerianna Stirling, Amiria Stirling became a district high school in the Council on water conservation and cash and cheque accepted, sorry no EFTpos available but sports and other activities for the house point, with extra points for and Cynthia Nikora will be filling 1960’s and years seven and eight storage. on-line payment can be arranged. year. place getters, all helping to build those positions meantime. pupils from all the schools went The school had a big Christmas If you can't make our Funday, we will have another registration Otaki College seniors and pride in their school house - Totara, The major development this there. drive for the Otaki Foodbank, day on 4th March 4pm -6pm, Otaki Sports Clubrooms. year eight students began their Rimu, Matai and Kauri. year will be Te Rerenga Ipurangi “We had a fabulous start to the which was greatly appreciated by For more information contact Kirsten London 364 6660 or year earlier at the end of January Waitohu School began the – the Digital Generation, with year,” Principal Paddy Sannazzaro manager Lucy Tahere. The school Fiona Martindale 364 0523. and were ready for the college year with 230 pupils with 14 new teacher training and preparation said. “We are now eating the fruit hopes to make it an annual event. Fees or automatic payment to be paid/set up upon registration. powhiri on February 3 to welcome students, five on their first day. for the all Otaki Digital Campus, from our own fruit trees, we’ve Te Kura o Iwi Whakatupuranga Registration forms available on the day all new students, including 23 encompassing all six schools finished the plums and about to Rua Mano (WRM) had a good or e-mail [email protected] for a form international students and two within the township. Otaki School have our own apples!” start to the year, with four new new staff members: David Miller, will be in the programme in term The roll stands at 83 with three “temporary” classrooms ready as a home room teacher in year three or four. new entrants starting school and for use, through the Ministry of OT KI seven and eight class and year 10 St Peter Chanel, our smallest nine more known to be starting Education building project with English, and Colin Rice, the new school, began the year with just during the year. They have an new schools. They have a projected caretaker. eight pupils; they had one family extension swimming programme roll of 250 students. “The powhiri was wonderful, new to Otaki joining the school. for the older children and strong They began the year with 150 Learn to play BRIDGE it was great to receive the new “We are small, but we have plenty swimmers at the Levin Aquatic students, including two new students, staff and their families of room to grow,” acting principal, Centre , where they have some entrants, with another 15 expected Bridge is a fascinating card game for all ages. and we’ve had good feedback from Paula Conray said. The year eight deep water experience as well as during the year. Otaki Bridge Club is now holding its annual Learners’ Classes. KITE FESTIVAL parents and caregivers,” Principal the longer pool. A barbecue for the “We have a full science syllabus You will enjoy the friendly supportive atmosphere at our club. Andy Fraser said. “Things have Waitohu new entrants, Zoe Royal, Giorgio school families, held a couple of for the year seven to 13,” school gone well for a good positive Bevan, Ruby Thompson, Tama Royal weeks ago was very well attended. manager, Anihaera Armstrong start. Our students are looking and teacher, Robyn Dean, play the Incy Coming up they have the small said. “From this term students are Lessons are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 pm Wincy Spider maths game, watched by really smart in the new uniforms Zoe Rogers. schools duathlon with St Peter learning all the sciences - biology, at our club rooms, 75 Aotaki St. Ōtaki Beach and have responded very well Chanel School and the Manakau chemistry and physics.” New entrant teacher, Robyn Dean First lesson Monday 10th March and we’ve had good support from said there would be another 12 Music Festival on March 16. Staff are busy training for the parents and caregivers.” beginning school this term. Te Horo School had a very rollout of the Otaki Digital Campus $50 includes your lesson handbook and full membership for 2014. The year 13 students now wear “Waitohu had a very settled start positive beginning to the new education for the combined schools From 10am March 8 & 9 a senior uniform, plain black skirt, to the new year,” Principal Maine year with a Mangaone Track in Otaki for students in year five The club runs 3 playing sessions a week: white blouse and ties and the boys Curtis said. “A full and exciting walk and a picnic lunch halfway. and above. wear dark grey longs, shirt and tie, The older children completed the They have just completed a three Monday 11am – 2.30 pm, Tuesday 7.30 – 10.30 pm, Friday 7.15 – 10.15 pm. year is planned; everyone is in a blazer is optional. good spirits and looking forward walk to the Te Horo end, while day visit from Queen Margaret The 2013 NCEA (National to the new year. We had no staff They’ve only been at school for a couple the younger ones returned to the College in Wellington, staying at Come down to Otaki Beach to see fantastic kites from some of world’s best Certificate in Educational of hours and Ruby Thompson, Giorgio carpark at Waikanae start point. Tainui Marae. This is an annual Contact Pat Whittle 364 0992 or Tim Horner 364 5240 changes.” Bevan, Zoe Rogers and Tama and Zoe kite-makers. Bring your own kite, buy one at the venue or just browse the stalls Achievement) results are out. The school picnic is at Waikanae Royal are already into their first lessons, a The years five to eight student had fixture. “We had our best ever Level self-portrait, with a little help from teacher, their annual Otaki Forks Camp Last week their touch rugby team and watch the giant show kites, acrobatic kites and fighting kites. Pool on February 27 and the 2 results, all ethnicities over the Home and School Association is Robyn Dean. last week, where they explored the won their division of the Touch There are contests for best home-made kite, best newspaper kite, National decile figures for NCEA. preparing for a gala on April 5. pupils have started technology hills and the river and everyone Association, Sport Wellington This is very exciting” Andy said. Otaki School was also off to classes at Otaki College and the slept in tents. regional event and the team will best kite made of recycled materials, and kite least likely to fly but flying. “Currently we have 13 students a good start with ‘lots’ of new school pool is in use every day “Brilliant, we had great weather,” now go on to the National Touch working on the Youth Guarantee enrolments across all ages and year with the swimming programme Principal Craig Vidulich said. Tournament. They have a team It’s a festival for everyone – kids and grown-ups, novices and experts. programme where students work groups, including 15 ‘first dayers’ well underway. Te Horo school began the going to the second National Waka with UCOL one day a week on a across the three streams – Te They will be hosting Manakau year with 210 students, with 20 Ama championships at the end of A day of free, open-air, eco-friendly fun. Be ready to be wowed! variety of courses.” Korowai Whakamana immersion School for the yearly duathlon new enrolments, including two March and one student already Four pilot classes on digital unit, Kia Manawanui bilingual unit event during the first term and new entrants. They are expecting selected for the New Team for For up-to-date information, see www.facebook.com/OtakiKiteFestival learning for year seven and eight and the English mainstream. they are anticipating a visit from another 15-16 five year olds World Champs. WRM Students are students are ready to ‘take off’. “The year’s start was frantically St Peter and Paul School in during the year. There have an also succeeding at rugby league, Another event organised by the Otaki Village Promotions Group Staff has had a lot of training on this busy!” Principal Chris Derbidge Lower Hutt. Bishop John Dew be almost complete staff and they with two awarded scholarships to with support from Pub Charity, Otaki Street Scene and Beach FM. initiative. This is a positive way of said. “This year will be business as visiting Otaki and will lead the are currently appointing a new attend the rugby league training learning in the 21st century and a usual, with our sport and cultural commissioning mass for all the assistant principal; meanwhile, centre in Australia. big change in the way teaching is events. Our roll stands at 187 pupils. They currently have one Jenny King is relieving for term Our Otaki districts schools are working in the classroom,” Andy which is higher than expected at teacher and one relief teacher, plus one. all in good shape, with plenty of said. this time of year.” a reading recovery teacher who “Everyone is nice and settled new enrolments already this year, The initial interhouse event - a The annual school picnic was comes in to work with the children. and happy to be back at school,” and known number of five year mufti day - was held on day two, held at Waikanae Pool on the Principal, Maia Williams, is Craig said. olds coming up. Otaki but not a “normal” mufti, students February 10th, which was a lovely away on study leave this year, as Street Scene Trinity Farm Clay workshop with tutor Michelle Retimana Lets Sing Otaki Lets Sing Otaki have started Heritage Arts & Crafts in the 21st Otaki Rotary News their 2014 program. “We sing every Tuesday during school Century, Easter Show at Trinity Farm Otaki Rotary this month welcomed home JOSH Otaki Rotary members partnered with Otaki terms at Hadfield Hall, Te DOWN from a yearlong Rotary exchange in Fukuoka, Surf club lifegaurds, to paint the swimming pool Rauparaha St. The 2pm to 3pm Having a fun, creative day while learning a new stone carving workshop to be Japan. “A wonderful, life changing experience” was fence at Stand for Children, Otaki Beach recently. singing session is followed by about traditional arts and crafts is held at Trinity Farm. She has generously how Josh described his time with the four families, A drab faded wooden fence was transformed by cups of tea, offering a fun social what Trinity Farm workshops are all decided to donate the sculpture for the 10,000 fellow students at his school, the many precisely midday, utilising the last drop of paint aspect to the afternoon.” Rachel other exchange students, and being part of a very available! Don’t ya love it when a plan comes Morgan, musical director, says. about. So taking that experience one charity and a silent auction will be prestigious Rotary Club. A highlight was the time together! step further, Trinity Farm has decided held over the weekend for the work. The singing group provides a spent at the Hiroshima memorial. relaxed and supportive learning to host a new event, Heritage Arts & There will be displays throughout the environment for people with Crafts in the 21st century, to be held 3 acre country garden, reminiscent a range of musical skills and Rachael Morgan at Easter over 4 days from 18 – 21 of a series of garden rooms, featuring backgrounds. April 2014 (10am-4pm each day). specific mediums eg Oamaru stone, “Lets Sing Otaki focuses on Organiser, Karen Piercy, explained wood, metal, pottery, mosaics, mixed sing along music with piano and school choir when I was 12. I that the vision is to use Trinity Farm’s media and the character barn will house guitar accompaniments. 50’s, still really wanted to sing but did beautiful heritage setting to showcase a a mix of work including paintings, flax 60’s and 70’s songs are popular nothing about it. When I was 74, with the group. World music sung wide variety of high quality arts and crafts weaving, felt and jewellery. Work will I heard about ‘ Lets Sing Otaki’ with simple harmonies, and a few and have been singing with them from over 30 guest artists. The title of the even include functional items such as gospel numbers, and folk songs ever since” . show is inspired by artists using traditional camp fire tripods and wooden furniture. complete our repertoire.” Rachel We warmly welcome new arts and crafts in a more contemporary All work will be available for sale. said. members to join us at any stage of way. Numerous artists will demonstrate For a great day out at Easter – come Lets Sing member Barbara the year. their talents, which will include tasters and enjoy the fun! Refreshments will be Parks says “I really like singing For inquiries please contact of what you can make at workshops, available. Entry is $5, children are free. and I love the way the singing Helen Boorman 04 293 1347 or The Otaki Rotary Trailer raffle, drawn just before Christmas, is a major source of funds for Rotary projects. brings us together”. held at Trinity Farm throughout the year. See www.trinityfarm.co.nz and https:// This year we were partnered by Manakau School, and supported by Otaki New World and Kapiti Trailers 021 185 3257 email s.h.boorman@ Noel Simpson, singing member gmail.com Donna Clarke will be carving an Oamaru www.facebook.com/Trinity.Farm.Roses. Ltd. The winner B Ingham, Otaki donated the trailer full of groceries to The Salvation Army, who were very 202 Waitohu Valley Road, Otaki www.trinityfarm.co.nz from Waikanae adds his personal stone sculpture at the show, to promote ‘surprised and appreciative’ given the timing close to Christmas. comment: “I was tossed out of a Page: 16 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 17 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki’s History

From the Otaki Mail, Monday February 18 1924

OTAKI SURF CLUB Kia ora from the Otaki Public Library – Te Wharepukapuka o Otaki ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the It was decided to hold the Otaki Surf Club was held annual carnival on March last night, the Mayor (Mr 1st, and to terminate J P Brandon) presiding.... proceedings with a dance.

SWIMMING BATHS FOR OTAKI At last night’s meeting of Baths, added Mr Wills, the Otaki Surf Club Mr Wills paid for themselves, and (Captain) while discussing often paid handsomely. He life-saving, maintained suggested that a deputation good progress could not wait on the Council after the be made without swimming carnival, and if successful Big Bad Wolf The Lie Save with Jamie by Helen Dunmore Greater Maori Auckland baths, and he thought he would willingly give his by Nele Neuhaus by Jamie Oliver by David Simmons influence should be brought services to instruct in life- to bear on the Borough saving, etc. It was decided On a hot day in July, the body of a 16 Cornwall, 1920, early spring. A Popular celebrity chef Jamie Council to provide baths. to do as he suggested. year old girl is pulled from the river young man stands on a headland, Oliver has produced a new book Main near Frankfurt. She has been looking out to sea. He is back from that focuses on delivering recipes For hundreds of years, rival Maori tribes brutally attacked and murdered, but no the war, homeless and without family. that provide both great taste and fought to possess the Auckland region. So it one seems to miss her and no one seems Behind him lie the mud, barbed- great value for money. Jamie has became known as Tamaki-makau-rau, “Tamaki to know who she is. Investigations wire entanglements and terror of the Otaki Historical Society devised and revised recipes for of a hundred lovers” – a much sought after lead to a rural children’s home in the trenches. Behind him is also the most The first speaker of the discussed. Barry shared a veg, chicken, beef, pork, lamb place. This greatly expanded version of Maori mountains, and to a TV presenter whose intense relationship of his life, forged year was Barry Mansell, wealth of information with and fish dishes. Along the way Auckland (1987) also explores the traditional An oldie but a goodie. Otaki Surf Club on the beach c1927. Back, L to R: -, -, A. Podevin, Broadway, Carmont, H Wills, Byron research took her too close to the wrong in a crucible of shared suffering. who has spent a lifetime an appreciative audience he offers practical advice on cost- history of surrounding places in Manukau and Brown, J P Brandon, H Witchell, -; front includes H Nicolson, Teeling, O'Hagan. people. As investigators Pia Kirchhoff Daniel has survived, but the horror in the beautiful Otaki and the time passed all too saving and reducing waste in his Waikato, the Kaipara and Mahurangi coasts, If you can name any more of these men, please ring Jan 364 7554. You can leave a message. and Oliver von Bodenstein dig deeper, and passion of the past seem more Gorge. People, places and quickly. trademark style. Shop smart, cook and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. The book they uncover a pit of evil and cruelty in real than the quiet fields around him. lifestyle were recalled and clever and waste less is Jamie’s records an outline of Maori life on the volcanoes, the midst of a middle class idyll. And He is about to step into the unknown. mantra for this new book. the forests and seashore. There are legends of then the case gets personal . . But will he ever be able to escape the the fairy people, traditions of the arrival of the Otaki terrible, unforeseen consequences of canoes, the naming of the landscapes, and of Otaki Museum Historical a lie? great leaders and tribal battles. WORLD WAR I EXHIBITION Journal In August 2014, 100 years after World The current exhibition is very popular. 2013 Tea & Tales: Tuesday 13 March Library Activities Pre-school story time starts again: War I was declared, Otaki Museum will Arohanui Te Rā ō Waitangi has been Tuesdays 10.30 - 11.00 am open an exhibition on Otaki and the designed by Ngā Hapu o Ōtaki with the Edhouse’s Store 10.30-11.30am Supper Room First World War. Can you lend us any Kapiti Coast District Council. It includes NZ Post (Otaki) photographs, letters, diaries, medals or photographs, information, taonga, films, Otaki Museum Time for a Yarn, Thursday any other memorabilia? Anything lent will music and much more. It will be open Caltex Service Station (SH1) 27 March 10.30 – 11.30am be safely stored in locked cases. If you until 28 March, so make sure you see Railway Bookshop (Main St) can lend us anything, please telephone it. Otaki Museum is at 49 Main Street Come to the library with your per knitting, crochet, embroidery, the museum 364 6886 or ring Jan 364 Otaki and is open Thursdays, Fridays copy 7554. You can leave messages. and Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm. $25 hand sewing, tatting - anything involving yarn or thread – and share an hour with like-minded people. Come to the library for stories, singing, finger We invite you to the first Tea & We meet on the first Thursday of rhymes, music and fun. Tales session for 2014 where all every month at 10.00 a.m. for a Story times are for kids under 5, during term CAB Awareness Week 17-23 March are welcome to enjoy a cup of cuppa and a “yarn” while we work time and are free! People come to the CAB seeking information and advice • Neighbourhood disputes, such as disputes over noise, tea and share an hour of stories, on our projects. Please note there has been a time change! about a wide range of issues which they are not sure how to fences and trees poems, excerpts and anecdotes. deal with such as a problem with a service provider, whether • Disputes with retailers about purchases which have gone it’s a retailer or tradesperson; employer/employee, tenant/ wrong, such as faulty goods and return policy landlord, or with neighbours. • Disputes between flatmates or between tenants and If Only they could Talk landlords The top ten categories of enquiry from last year were: • Disputes with companies such as banks, electricity or If only they could talk – wouldn’t our lives These conditions • Relationship including separation insurance companies Otaki Veterinary Centre be some much easier. Sometimes it’s are also • Citizenship & Immigration • Disputes with Government departments Te Pou Whakawhirinaki o Otaki • Legal Services • Disputes with goods and services Our advice is free and confidential, not getting it could cost you though. If obvious, if a dog has a sore leg it will be occasionally seen Clinic Hours: • Rental Housing The Cab promotes knowledge and understanding – we work you know your rights, less can go wrong. If not sure, ask us! lame. But if they have a headache it is in people. People Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00 pm • Consumer Law alongside our clients, helping them to help themselves and We have the information to help you with your problems, or can point you in impossible to know. report having Tuesday 8.30 - 6.00 pm the right direction. • Condition of Work, including employment contracts, using our knowledge of services and communities to provide Call or see us - Recent research in Dogs, looking at intense crippling Saturday 9 - 12 noon disputes, redundancy pathways for resolving their issues. Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 3.00 pm skull vs brain size and conformation has headaches rated • Budgeting & General Financial Services Working with people face to face is one of the great strengths 65a Main Street, Otaki Village Angela Ford highlighted some concerns. Especially up to 10 out of 10 • Income Support of the bureau and one of the rewards of being a volunteer. (next to the swing park by the Memorial Hall) BVM&S MRCVS MACVSc 269 Mill Road, Otaki in certain brachiocephalic (short-nosed) on a pain scale. • Goods & Services – including online auctions, direct sales It’s such a rarity these days to be able to access help and Otaki Veterinary Centre Tel 06 364 8664 or 0800 367 222 breeds like the Cavalier King Charles So the question is, 06 364 6941 • Neighbourhood problems/disputes advice from real people in your own community. Email [email protected] www.cab.org.nz There is a lot of information to help with your problems on Spaniel, the Chihuahua and the Griffon. what percentage otakivetcentre.com During Awareness Week 2014 which runs from 17-23 March, our website www.cab.org.nz but sometimes it helps to talk • Free, Confidential Service • Human Rights Bred for a high rounded forehead, and prominent ‘baby’ eyes, of these dogs [email protected] we are focusing on how we can help clients who have a about your issue with someone in our bureau. • Legal & Employment Issues • Health the skull has become shortened, but the brain size hasn’t also suffer with dispute. We frequently see clients who are stuck in a dispute • Benefit Entitlements • Personal Problems changed. The resultant ‘squashing’ of the brain can cause the headaches, and to what severity?. Angela Ford BVM&S MRCVS MACVSc • Consumer Rights • Neighbourhood issues Shiree and Emma - Veterinary nurses and aren’t sure what to do next. For this Awareness Week, We help people of all ages, from all walks of life. Our service cerebellum to fold forward under the other brain lobes, and Certainly it would make sense for breeders to be selecting away we are focusing on how people can complain effectively is free, confidential, independent and easy to find – clients • Housing • Transport issues obstruction of cerebral spinal fluid can lead to loss of cushioning from the rounded head shape, and ideally breeding dogs should and understand their options if their complaint doesn’t get can drop in, phone our free phone number 0800 367 222 or Mobile Vet service - we come to you Health Shuttle bookings - Tel: 364 5603 and cystic formations in the spinal cord of the neck. be scanned to ensure they don’t pass on the CM/SM traits. addressed. our local no. 364 8664 or email us. 24 Hrs advice and emergency service - Ring 364 6941 Free 20-minute legal appointment The brains of many dogs were examined with MRI and it was Perhaps dog owners might consider veering more toward dogs JP available by arrangement found that in the Griffon, 65% had cerebella folding or Chiari-like that look like dogs rather than those with baby faces. Microchips scanned at no cost and replaced for free if required Some of the most common sorts of disputes we deal with COME AND VISIT US - FIND MORE ABOUT US OR Hearing clinic pre-arranged appointments include: EVEN COME IN JUST FOR A CUP OF TEA, Rooms available for hire at reasonable rates malformations (CM) , and 50% had cysts in the spinal cord , called syringomyelia (SM). Page: 18 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014 Page: 19 Handy Folk to Know Appiance Repairs Watsons Garden Centre 06 364 6836 Appliance Rescue 364 3098 Kapiti Coast District Council Henderson Plumbing Otaki Churches welcome you Automotive General Inquiries 06 364 9301 & Bathrooms Acts Churches Rev Ian Campbell All Things Automotive 364 8158 Toll Free 0800 486 486 Anglican Covering The HUB Church Tel: 364 7099 Central Auto Services 368 2037 Otaki Library 364 9317 Plumbing Gasfitting Kapiti Coast - Levin Tel: 364 6 911 Otaki: All Saints. Te Rauparaha St Colling & Gray 364 7495 Otaki Swimming Pool 364 5542 • plumbing 157 Tasman Rd, Otaki 8 am and 10.30 am 10.30 am (Family service) • roofs & spouting Te Horo: St Margarets, School Rd SRS Automotive Engineering 364 3322 Lawnmowers Phone: 0274 443 041 • Residental • Wetbacks 6.00 pm (Youth service) 9 am • Woodburners Auto Tyres Mr Green 04 293 8742 or 0274 401 738 • Commercial • new homes • Solar Hot Water Systems Baptist Manakau: St Andrews • drainage 9 am (Except 1st Sun of Month) All Things Automotive 364 8158 The Lawn Moa Company 364 6771 • maintenence Tel: 364 8540 Beauty Services Lawyer Cnr Te Manuao Road/SH1 Otaki: Rangiatea Church Services • free advice and quotes 10.00 am service 37 Te Rauparaha St YouBeauty 364 7003 McLaren’s Law Office 364 7190 All Plumbing Services Sunday Eucharist: 9 am Presbyterian Church Viewing Hours: Computer Servicing Simpson & Co 364 7285 • Earthmoving / Aggregate Tel: 06 364 6346 OTAKI & DISTRICT Tel: 06 364 5252 Mon-Fri (9.30am - 1.30pm) Computer Problems 021 160 5929 Locksmith • Drainage Site Works / Section Clearing 249 Mill Rd, Otaki Tel: 364 6838 MEMORIAL RSA • Drive Ways Excavation / Tarseal / Hot Mix Roofing Fax: 06 364 5254 Worship: 11 am Carpet Cleaning Mobile Locksmith 021 073 5955 Email: [email protected] • Top Soil / Farm Roads • New and re-roofing Cell: 027 448 5658 Cafe Church: Shannon: Turongo Church - Poutu Marae Bloxham Superclean 364 6777 OPEN CHARITY GOLF Pest Control • Longrun coloursteel PO Box 217, Otaki 2nd Sun 10.45 am Shannon/Foxton Highway Cleaning Protekt Pest Control 364 5759 TOURNAMENT • P.V.C & Coloursteel Spouting Email: [email protected] Community Church 3rd Sunday 11.30am Tel: 364 0012 Hire a Buddy 04 902 5476 Pet Stays • Repairs and Maintenance Levin: Ngatokowaru Marae OTAKI GOLF CLUB • Flashing Fabrication 17 Waerenga Road Hokio Beach Road Chimney Cleaning Jacaranda Country Lodge 362 6900 • Sheetmetal Work Sunday School: 9-10 am 4th Sunday 11am Bloxham Superclean 364 6777 Plumber THURSDAY 6 MARCH Birthright (Otaki) Inc Family Service: 10.30 am Catholic 0 2 7 2 4 3 6 4 5 1 0 6 3 6 2 6 5 9 5 Otaki: St Mary’s “Pukekaraka” Concrete Work Henderson Plumbing 364 5252 Manakau It takes a village to raise a child River Life Family Church 4 Convent Rd 10AM SHOTGUN START Supporting One Parent Families Sunday service: 10.30 am Craig Howell 364 6064 Weekend Mass, Sat 5 pm Ryan Plumbing & Gas fitting 027 243 6451 Waitohu School hall Sunday 10 am PROCEEDS TO OTAKI RSA Bevan Concrete 0800 427522 About Plumbing 364 5586 Birthright Centre meadows church Kuku: St. Stephens WELFARE FUND 12 Rangatira Street, Otaki Contractors Roofer Every Sunday: 11 am Sunday 8.30 am FIREWOOD is open daily from Memorial Hall, Rasmac Contractors 0274 443 041 Ryan Roofing 027 243 6451 362 6595 ENTRIES CLOSE 4 MARCH For all Kerbing, Paving, Floors, Drives 2 cubic metres Pine 9am – 12 noon * Monday – Friday 81 Main Steet, Otaki Electrical JS ROOFING 06 364 6406 To make an appointment to visit with our Paths and Concrete Work $160 fieldworker contact us on 06 364 5558 DSR Electrical 027 511 4746 Taxi FREE QUOTES Free local delivery Birthright Op Shop Hartley Electrical Ltd 364 2070 Paraparaumu Taxis 364 0500 ph 06 364 0236 Window & Door Repairs Phone Craig Howell 23 Matene Street, Otaki Firewood Kapiti Shuttles 04 902 5476 I fix all Doors, Windows 027 448 0447 * After hours: 06 364 6064 Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm SAVE meadows Wood Splitter 027 447 3371 Tool Sharpening & Conservatories Saturday 10am – 1pm $$$$ OTAKI HOUSE FOR SALE Funeral Directors Mower & Engineering 364 5411 Good/Used clothing for sale 1 Double bedroom unit with large conservatory church Harvey Bowler 368 2954 Truck Maintenance Baby clothing $1 Adult shoes $3 - $5 Computer Problems? Sunny, warm parklike grounds Lots of bric-a-brac from $1 every sunday 11am* I.C. Mark Ltd 368 8108 Otaki Truck Services Ltd 364 0160 Call Mike Watson Children’s clothing $2 Professional help with all computer Close to amenities Free 0800 620 720 GV $185,000 Adult clothing $3 Assortment of antiques for sale Kapiti Coast Funeral Home 04 298 5168 Veterinary Services Locks * Rollers or Otaki 364 8886 issues for the home & small business memorial hall Handles * Stays Phone 04 293 5429 to view Waikanae Funeral Home 04 293 6844 Otaki Veterinary Centre 364 6941 We are always looking for volunteers to help in our shop 81 main street, otaki Glass * Leaks Find me at: www.windowseal.co.nz Local support for computer issues such as: – please see the Shop Manager for an application form. * Garden Plants Otaki Animal Health 364 7089 Draughts * Seals Or like at: facebook.com/windowseal Sunday 23rd March – Combined Baptism Service • Internet problems Meadows Kapiti, 1 Realm Drive, 100 & 1 Garden & House Plants - Aotiki St Window & Door Repairs • Slow computer Luke Paraparaumu Talisman 06 364 5893 Mike Watson 364 8886 • Wireless networks/setup and support Children's Programme available / www.meadows.org.nz Trinity Farm 06 364 6194 • Computer repairs and upgrades Miller • New computer setup & customisation OWNER/OPERATOR • Virus and malware clean-up • TV/stereo/home theatre installation LAWNS & SECTION MAINTENANCE Attacked by Fence Post? Business services: PHONE: 04 293 8742 MOBILE: 020 401 63 555 • Spray Booth • New computer setup A great family restaurant WEB: www.mrgreen.co.nz • Chassis Machine • Support of existing systems and peripherals • Chassis Straightening www.jsroofing.co.nz 0800 577 663 06 364 6406 Before you replace your computer, talk to me, an upgrade • Rust Repair Email enquiries: [email protected] or repair may be a fraction of the cost of a replacement Labour President to speak in Otaki President of the New Zealand Labour Party, • Crash Repair CARPET CLEANING Moira Coatsworth, will be the guest speaker CENTRAL Quality Cleaning comes from: Michael Ludlam • Plastic Welding at the Otaki Electorate Women's Branch • 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • LATEST AMERICAN EQUIPMENT COLLING & GRAY Systems Engineer AGM in mid March. AUTOMOTIVE • 24 hour Towing & Salvage • QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN • MOST STAINS REMOVED Otaki m: 021 160 5929 The AGM is open to the public and will take SERVICES • All Insurance Work Panelbeaters & Spray Painters a/h: 06 364 0159 place on Monday 17 March at 7pm in the • Farm Equipment Repaired Ph: 06 364 6777 e: [email protected] Otaki Memorial Hall Supper Room. MAIN ROAD SOUTH, LEVIN • Spray Booth • Plastic Welding Chair of the Otaki Women's branch, Penny • Competitive Prices • Chassis Machine K.S. McFadyen & I.J. Buckley Ltd BLOXHAM • 24 hour Towing & Salvage Honest, reliable & professional help Gaylor, said she's delighted the Labour Party FULL DIESEL REPAIRS & • Chassis Straightening • All Insurance Work President was able to accept her invitation to MAINTENANCE Talk to us about your automotive, marine, cabinet colour and furniture paint work. • Rust Repair • Farm Equipment Repaired be the Branch's guest speaker. All C.O.F. Work Roger Bloxham • Crash Repair ACCI Trained Servicing Otaki-Levin area • Competitive Prices "I extend a warm welcome to the community Transport & General Engineering Talk to us about your automotive, marine, cabinet colour to come along and hear Moira, this is possibly Tel: 06/368 2037 or and furniture paint work. the first time ever a Party President has given 06/368 1591 (24hrs) COLLING & GRAY 3 Arthur Sreet, Otaki 06 364 7495 Beauty Room a public speech in Otaki." Automotive & Engineering 06 364 0236 OTAKI – PANELBEATERS & SPRAY PAINTING NZHRA approved engineer Otaki savar 3 Arthur St, Otaki Phone 06 364 7495 Qualified Diesel Mechanic 99% Natural Premium NZ skin care. 38 years experience We have a savar Pamper Package for the Otaki Animal Health Veterinary Clinic month of March. Barry Sutton 30 min massage with savar body followed 33 Dunstan Street, Otaki • WOFs and LUBES by the savar luxury facial $85 for 1.5 hours For rural Telephone: 06 364 7089 After hours: 021 469 838 • Light Engineering & Welding 364 3322 usually $120 & domestic • Lifestyle Tractor & Equipment Repairs *Next Vein and Skin Clinic for onsite animals large Come and meet our friendly team: 34 Sutton Rd, Te Horo Justin Will Dermal Fillers Botox (*TM Allergan) and & small Graham and Maria our vets • Classic Car Repairs Ph: 027 467 2063 and Emily and Nicole our nurses A/Hrs: 06 364 5586 Appearance Medicine is Tues 25 March 027 556 9255 Email: [email protected] Page: 20 Otaki Mail - 28 February 2014

Rahui Needs your Help

First formed in 1924, the Rahui joined the armed services, and make good use of the Club's Football and Sports Club, one many stalwarts have retired. excellent facilities. Owning of the oldest continuous sports' its own clubrooms, Rahui is clubs in the district needs your Rahui is in a rebuilding stage in a strong financial position help. With a number of long -this year will field a Colts but needs some enthusiastic serving committee members team playing in the Wellington administrators to take it forward. standing down, the club needs Competition and a Senior new blood to revitalise it. Reserve team in the local Unless Rahui can get a strong competition. The club has a new committee at its AGM on Since winning the H-K Rugby strong Junior Committee with Sunday 9 March, it will be forced Union Premier Competition over 140 Saturday morning to consider the unthinkable: in 2011, the club has lost a players. Also affiliated to the club either go into recess or wind up, large number of players: over are the GAZBOs Golden Oldies, says President Rex Kerr, who is 15 having left for Australia; a Otaki Athletics Club and Kapiti- standing down after 13 years . number of younger ones have Horowhenua Touch which

The Rahui AGM will be held in the clubrooms, 4pm on Sunday March 9th. Rahui History The title Rahui was first used Railway at 1.30 pm sharp.The Championship in 1935, finally in the early 1920s as a name for team beat Weraroa Juniors 17-0. making Senior status in 1939 a number of sports clubs, Cricket, The Club lasted only one season over the protest of the old Otaki Netball, Hockey and Rugby. The and disappeared for a number of Club. During the war years 1940- choice of the word Rahui is in itself years to, re- emerge again in 1932. 45 the two local clubs combined rather interesting. It has a number It appears that the decision to to become Otaki United. When of meanings dependent on its use: revive the Rahui Football Club the soldiers came home Rahui • A mark to warn people against in 1932 was taken in the Railway held a number of welcome home trespassing; used in the case Hotel over a few beers, as a functions at the Otaki Maori Racing of Tapu, or for temporary number of players could not get Club. The club never looked back protection of fruit, birds or fish a game for the Otaki Club. The after this. The old and distinguished • A flock or herd inaugural meeting was held in the Otaki Club finally folded in 1953. It is believed that the clubs were waiting room at the Railway Station Rahui has inherited a rich rugby named after the road that ran along on 4 April 1932. The officers were: past dating back to the 1890s. the Rahui Swamp near the old Milk Patron: J. Brandon Clubs of yesteryear are Hautere, Treatment Plant, by the railway President: Jack Gillespie Hui Mai, Otaki, Kia Toa, Otaki Old crossing. In this case the word Vice President: Bill Kendrick Boys, Manakau, Raukawa,Tainui, probably meant a flock of birds, Secretary: Stacey Hill Te Horo and Otaki United. They which were plentiful in the swamp Treasurer: Frank Rule are Rahui’s Tupuna. Rahui now at the time. Club Captain: Hec Whiley has the longest continuous history The first Rahui Football Club Thereafter, meetings were held of any rugby club in the district. was formed in 1924 and entered for many years in the Railway The 1950s were the club’s a team in the Horowhenua Junior Hotel. The Otaki Club vigorously Golden Years winning the Senior Competition. opposed Rahui entering a team Championship in1952, 1953,1954, Its first officers were: in the Horowhenua Competition 1956,1957 and1958. Noted Chairman: Mr L.P. Bennett and was accepted under the threat players in this era were Whata Committee:Messrs R. Thomson, of if it defaulted a game it was Davis, Wehi Royal, Pat Roach, A. Flutey, J. Puti and E.Tobby. out. Consequently as the Domain Lindsay Mansell, Wiki Cook, Vic Committee meetings were held in was the home ground of the Otaki Ahipene, Harold Richardson, John Mr Stan Parker’s Billiard Saloon Club. Clark, Bob Seal, Jimmy Nicholls, Training runs were held in the Rahui’s home ground moved Jock Richmond, Barry Mansell and Empire Hall. The first team to around the district a bit, including Pat Ludlam. Although perennial represent Rahui on Saturday 12 a paddock owned by Mr. H. Taylor, semi-finalists prior to 2011 the April 1924 against Weraroa was, later the racecourse, or Syd club's only success was in 1979. Backs:- Wells, W. Puti, J Poho, Whiteman’s paddock on the Main The Senior Seconds won in 1982- W Marino, W. Parata, P.Wells, N. Road North and occasionally at Mr 83, the Senior Thirds in 1979 and McDonald; forwards:- J Stewart, Jim Bothamley’s property Te Horo. 1984. Senior Reserves 2006. The Ransfield, Slack, Watts, T. Parata, Its colours were black jerseys with Club has won the old Junior Grade A. Mita, A. Flutey, and C. Thomas. eight inch white hoop. In 1934 the in1935, 1953, 1957, and 1967. Emergencies:- Cooper, Mills and colours changed to the present Third Grade 1953, 1955 and 1965, Watts. day blue and red hoops. Under-20 in 1972. Under-18 in The bus was to leave Otaki Rahui won the Junior 1970,

NZTA Office Staff Help KOB When you hear the words “NZ Transport in touch with Chairman Lloyd Chapman Agency”, planting natives and mulching to see how the team might help, and the a local reserve might not immediately result was a training day to remember. spring to mind. But that’s exactly what “Keep Otaki Beautiful is a small group of staff from the Kapiti Expressway team volunteers that has donated thousands of and the Transport Agency’s National hours of their time over the past 10 years. Office in Wellington did when they teamed They’ve transformed 10 acres of previously up with Keep Otaki Beautiful this week. abandoned ground into an award-winning It all started when Craig Soutar, the creative public space. When I heard about Transport Agency’s Chief Information their fantastic work at the Pareomatangi, Officer, was looking for a way to use his I wanted to see if there was anything we team’s training day to get out of the office could do to support them. So on Monday, and work with the community. With half armed with mulch, sunscreen and 20 of them located in Palmerston North and flaxes from the Waikanae River in need of the other half in Wellington, it made sense a new home, 16 Kapiti Expressway and to meet halfway on the Kapiti Coast. Transport Agency staff spent a few hours The perfect opportunity arose when Craig learning just how hard these volunteers Seventeen NZTA staff with Margaret Bayston admire their planting at Pareomatangi heard about the work of Keep Otaki Beautiful work each week to Keep Otaki Beautiful. at the local Pareomatangi Reserve. He got