JUNE / JULY 201 5

Bi Monthly Community Newsletter covering Piopio, Aria & Districts

URAL BROADBAND voice is only as big as its need. R FOR PIOPIO NEEDS The Government intends to implement YOUR SUPPORT three programmes to further upgrade As a result of frustration, expense and and extend broadband services and the poor connectivity, local business owner coverage of mobile networks in New Karen Barrett of Struan Farm, recently Zealand. contacted MP Barbara The programmes and funding are: Kuriger to lobby the government to address the poor access for Ultra Fast • Ultra-Fast Broadband 2 (UFB 2), has Broadband, Rural Broadband, and Black additional funding of between $152- Spot Mobile Areas. $210 million and plans to connect at least 80 per cent of New Zealanders to In line with recent publicity from the the fibre network; Minister for Communications, Hon. Amy Adams, advises that the •Rural Broadband Initiative 2 (RBI 2), is Government is to make further funding a $300 million project which aims to available to invest in better connectivity provide upgraded broadband services for . in rural areas; In an effort to explore if Piopio and •Mobile Black Spots Fund (MBSF) of districts might be eligible for this $50 million is to extend mobile services funding, a signed letter from more than to key tourist areas and priority areas 20+ local business owners and other on State Highways. The Government is interested individuals from Piopio and inviting local authorities to submit a surrounding districts, was sent to Registration of Interest to inform which Mayor Brian Hanna. A request for areas should be a priority for the Council to investigate further into the Government’s investment. limited access in the wider Piopio The District Council believe surrounds, including Aria, Paemako, that the economic and social benefits Mangaotaki and Mahoenui areas were of better connectivity would have a outlined. positive impact on our communities, Karen commented “to ensure better businesses, schools, health care and connectivity, it is important for our emergency services. area’s economic development, for rural More often than not slow connection productivity to have enhanced speeds, high internet costs and technology applications accessible, and installation expenses are a barrier to If you feel strongly about this and still for our children’s education that using technology. wish to complete the survey, please Piopio’s rural surrounds are not left contact Mayor Brian Hanna or Rachael disconnected.” As an initial part of the rural broadband initiative, Benneydale and Aria are to add your support. Local Mayor Brian Hanna and staff have expected to receive new cell towers Em: [email protected] instigated a formal survey to gauge the enabling wider mobile phone coverage issue and it’s now crucial this project and broadband access through the gets your support, as a community Vodafone network, later this year. WWW.PIOPIO.NET.NZ Upcoming events 2015 ravel T talk

Welcome to Harvey unique sights on The World Travel Talk Strip and Fremont with Street. Grandad Lorrene Te Kanawa. wearing his Borat I’m passionate about thong is uncomfortably Saturday 27th June offering employment seared in my brain! 6:30pm doors open within our community After all of the hustle

Supper provided so it was an easy fit to and bustle, it was a employ Te Kuiti local, relief to grab some First in first seated Steven Searancke. fresh air in the Tables of 10 available for Steven trained at Sir spectacular Grand purchase George Seymour Canyon as well as horse

Tickets for sale at the Tourism School, has riding and a BBQ Crafty pigeon & visited Japan and the dinner at a ranch. Atkinsons Vets in Te Kuiti USA and is excited to Honolulu was the be following his perfect, relaxing full $25.00 Per ticket passion for travel and stop. Beautiful DJ Pete ENTERTAINMENT customer service. Call beaches, laid back in and meet Steven, people and good ew Plymouth Come see some new acts! N Operatic Society he’s keen to help you restaurants. Highlights are thrilled to be 'on the plan your next holiday. were Pearl Harbour, iopio Garden Ramble road' with their cabaret show Last month, my surreal knowing the Saturday 28 November "British Invasion". P husband Les and I sad history of this Piopio Playcentre promises not only visited the USA with a beautiful and peaceful A celebration of ' Hits from a great day out, but also offers you small group of people. spot. Also, driving the Brits' from the 1960's to the opportunity to visit beautiful What a brilliant trip Mustangs and Cameros now show-casing some of the and interesting gardens in the area with easy going and around Hawaii, so cool! best music to come out of the which are sure to inspire. This year positive people. Las The journey and who UK from The Beatles to the event will offer a few new Vegas has one speed – you share your travels Adele, and Rod Stewart to aspects including guest speakers 150 miles per hour. It with, not the arrival, Queen. and demonstrations. Watch this was busy, unashamedly matters. Featuring an eight member space for information including ostentatious with ticketing. The money raised from cast including ex local Angela Em: [email protected] Hill, we aim to have you this event will go towards new play ph: 07 878 8184 resources. singing and dancing along to iopio Community thanks to Roger the beat from these timeless Calling all gardeners….. P Sports Inc Buckman for his many classics. If you are interested in sharing your would like to extend hours of donated time garden please contact . their thanks to the and effort in helping It's the first time in our 63 Council Yvette (07) 877 7805 maintain areas of the year history that we have for the grant that Em: [email protected] domain. gone out of town to stage a enabled new doors at the show. We are pleased to be FRIDAY 7 AUGUST Rugby Clubrooms- it Also thanks to Denize able to assist with the Piopio Rugby Club helped kick-start the Plumbing for their availability and fundraising effort for the Prize giving at the rugby clubroom assistance at the domain. Waitanguru and Piopio Halls Piopio Memorial Hall renovations and has been greatly appreciated. Our community is and are looking forward to Tickets on sale early July Many thanks also for the amazing in their support being welcomed to Piopio. Joy Jeffries 8778875 tar seal renewal on the and this is greatly Get your dance shoes on and domain driveway. appreciated. come and join us. Aria A big thank you again to Congratulations to the ‘COMING SOON’ Primary Ravensdown, whom has Rugby Club on painting school airoa Quiz Night once again donated their clubrooms and Production fertiliser towards the opposition change Want another fun night out? 20 M domain and to Mac's rooms, they look Start getting your teams august Spreading for applying amazing. organised and those thinking caps 11am & this. Kate on. More d etails to follow soon 7pm Carter PAGE 2 Aria Hall Continued support and

xplorers Recently I have been reading his arriving in the E connection with classic autobiography - Yesterdays in evening at Te Piopio and district Maoriland, New Zealand in the 1880’s Miro-a-huiao 1882 as well as Michael King’s biography of (Piopio). Reischek The Collector, published in Hemera himself Local artist Peter Hollbrook sheds 1981 which gives a view of the conducted Reischek some light on the history and travels explorer from different angles. The around the area and on the 8th April of the Austrian naturalist, Andreas controversy arises from the he left via Mangawhanga and Reischek 1845- 1902 – the Explorers unauthorised removal of material by Kahuwera, and after further visits to connection with Piopio and district him after having gained the trust of villages on the way, arrived at 1882. the Tangata Whenua. Otorohanga and Te Kopua on the Combined with Peter’s passion for When Reischek left Austria in 1877, 11th and 12th April respectively. local history and talent as an artist, he After this trip he spent some time he had just recently married but is working on an oil painting of promised his bride to return after two around Pirongia before leaving this area of the Andreas Reischek in his collectors years; however it was another twelve North clothes, with rifle and axe, as he years before he returned to her, still would have appeared on his many waiting for him. By now she was forty Island.” expeditions. This will be displayed in three, but two years later gave birth Peter hopes the Piopio Settler’s Museum when to their son also known as Andreas. this project completed, with photographs of local Unfortunately he was not able to sell will be of landmarks relevant to the history of his collection for anything near the interest and our surroundings. It must be noted value he put on it and died at the age that visitors some of Reischeks’ spellings of place of fifty seven in obscurity, after will be names are subject to correction so working in a local museum as a encouraged allowance has to be made. taxidermist and general worker. to view the Piopio …………………………………………………………. From an extract from “Yesterdays in museum Reischek spent 12 years in New Maoriland”, “…it appears that after when Zealand from 1877 to 1889 and spending some time in , enjoying other attractions locally. returned to Vienna with a collection Reischek and a son of the chief of 14,000 items many of which are Hemera te Rerehau left for a Andreas Reischek—Austrian still held in European museums. journey on horseback through the explorer 1845 –1902 Herangi range over to the Mairoa

IOPIO students to ‘give access. USCULAR TREATS RESERVE Therapeutic & Sports P back’ to our district. With a sense of pride M PROJECT A great learning Massage and a scenic reserve experience as Foot spa and massage / Relaxation and As part of the College deserving of visitors, students tackled the pampering / Sports and deep tissue vision to be an this traditional style of overgrown reserve, massage / Pregnancy– post and prenatal outward looking hard work was a school, the Year 9 and levelling and widening challenge but I will be in your area overnight 24 - 25 the tracks followed by 10 students undertook rewarding all the June. The frequency of future visits will adding a light a visit to the Piopio same. To complete be driven by demand. Mobile clinic with covering of mulch to Reserve on the the project, students home visits or workplace visits if provide grip on what Mangaotaki Road then extracted the required. would otherwise be (otherwise known as learning from this muddy surfaces. Over Please contact me 0273233796 for an the stock route). mission through hanging branches and appointment or more details. creative writing upon A community service fallen trees were also their return to the and an opportunity for removed for ease of classroom.

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HREE Fieldays we have a special tudents achievements LITTLE Fieldays Dinner Menu for you to T s  Trae Aitken has been awarded the enjoy on your way back. Even if BIRDS Rotary award . He has shown examples you don’t go to the Fieldays, IT’S OUR of the Rotary Club’s Values and has made so you can pop in and enjoy it too! BIRTHDAYS! much progress over the last year. With his It will be posted on our The Fat Pigeon love of learning Trae has played and sung at facebook page shortly, so check turns SIX and The Night every event at school and his influence it out and make a booking. Owl turns ONE on 12th June, so inspires other students to do well. He is not Happy Birthday to us! We’d like to Winter Wednesdays is our afraid to come out of his comfort zone and try thank you, the community, for all latest thing people, whereby new things and he is always willing to give his your support of both businesses Brooke and Tayla are charged time for others. and to this end we invite you to with coming up with ‘themes’  Shaun Edgerton who recently overcame injury and advertising them on pop in (on 12th June) to the Fat and illness to be placed 7th in New Zealand facebook. So far we have Pigeon for a complimentary BMX Championships to qualify to represent enjoyed an Indian evening with ‘pigeon’ cupcake, and later on pop New Zealand. He refused to give up and lovely butter chicken, fish in to the Night Owl to help us worked hard despite the circumstances. celebrate, with shared tapas and a korma and lamb rogan josh; an slice of ‘Owl’ cake! See you there Italian evening with such  Clay Harris was recently placed 8th overall in (or there). delights as chicken arrabbiata, the Pony Club Champs in Fielding. He was tagliatelle; and there are other riding for in the MT section. Now, we all know what June amazing themes to follow, brings don’t we . . . the realisation  Sam Davey came 6th in the National every Wednesday. So you that Winter is done with just Endurance Motor Cross racing. A quiet simply must visit our facebook rapping on the door, and has achiever but we want to shout out his page to see what’s coming up! bowled its way past the gates, up achievement! OWLS NEST MOTEL: Lyn and the driveway and is fully  Ben Stilborn NZ age group swimming ensconced in our everyday lives Dave are always on hand for championships in Wellington. He placed 5th with a hiss and a roar, yelling: your accommodation needs, so in the 50 Breast stroke, 7th in the 100 and 200 “Hello! I am Winter, I am here and give them a call on 07 877 8767 Breast stroke for his age. I will huff and puff and blow your or flick an email to house down!” [email protected]  Piopio Equestrian Team A in A Class came 2nd, B team in A/B class came 4th at a On that warming note, we all CRAFTY PIGEON: Carley and competition in Taupo recently. Justine have been reorganising know that June also brings the the store, so pop in and have a Fieldays. And the 3 Little Birds Rock quest talent adjust themselves accordingly, as look. And don’t forget the ‘sale’ follows: table which features 50% off. local choice and talented Mapiu musician Trae Aitken performed at the Smokefree rock quest FAT PIGEON CAFE: During earlier last month. At age 15 years and Fieldays week from Wed – Sat attending , Trae is regularly asked (10th – 13th June) the cafe will to share his talent through his song writing, open at the earlier time of 7am, so singing and his ability to play the guitar. that you can pop in, grab a coffee or sit down for brekkie on your The pick for this talent show was one of his own way up. The cafe will be warm and songs ‘Ruler’. Trae performance has toasty (in both senses of the successfully secured his spot in the Smokefree word), and our baristas and rockquest regional finals this month. breakfast chefs ready and waiting Supported by his mum, Kim Aitken, Trae will to ‘barist’ and to ‘chef’! vow for his title when he moves forward to THE NIGHT OWL: For the Trae Aitken Smok efree rockquest 2015 perform at the regional's in Clarence St Theatre on June 19.

PAGE 4 earning at its best abseiling, initiatives team building very special and low ropes activities, Burma place with L With 36 year 5 and year 6 Piopio blindfold trail, and slug guns and wonderful Primary students during a week archery. That evening we headed to hosts, top-rate long camp at Camp Mi in Waitetoko, Tokaanu for a relaxing soak in the instructors and near Turangi exceeded the beautiful outdoor thermal pool. delicious food. expectations of both students, parent Every student participated to the best helpers and staff. A few parents were hobbling after of their ability and stretched day two of Bootcamp on Wednesday To make this incredible adventure themselves to do many things they morning! After another action had never tried before. The possible, everyone had pulled packed day of activities, lodge groups together in Term 1 with an amazing volunteers were outstanding and began planning their items for fundraising effort resulting in the cost concert night before snuggling down provided plenty of laughs. We all of camp reducing from $260 per have priceless memories that will last to watch a DVD in the evening. student to just $60. We want to a lifetime. sincerely thank everyone who helped Thursday was spent in Turangi. At We held a camp evening at school in so many different ways with this Vertical Assault Indoor Rock Climbing, recently which was just the perfect and all of you who supported us. students used their skills to climb to way to round off our adventure. We set off on Monday 20th April to amazing heights and overcome really Thank you so much again to everyone the Tongariro National Trout Centre tough challenges. The Genesis who helped make this possible. just south of Turangi. Arrival time was Energy Aquatic Centre provided four 11.30 and by 2.00 p.m. every student different pools with plenty of scope had landed a beautiful rainbow trout. to swim, relax or compete on the The volunteer anglers and ladies floating obstacle course. Back at made us so welcome and the camp concert items were fine-tuned educational tour was very before dinner. We laughed until we worthwhile. That night, after dinner cried during the concert and were so and games, we feasted on fresh trout impressed by the talents and cooked on the open fire followed by confidence of our students and toasted marshmallows. A couple of helpers. rounds of Spotlight finished off our Friday tidy up was a faultless team perfect start to the week. effort and we set off early to the Tuesday kicked off at 7.00 a.m with Volcanic Activity Centre in Taupo. A Mrs Were's Bootcamp. What a wake quick visit to the Huka Falls was the up call! At 9.00 a.m. the first round of final stop on our amazing journey. organised activities started - kayaking We were sad to say goodbye to on magnificent Lake Taupo, MiCamp Taupo at Waitetoko. It is orienteering, rock wall climbing, Students and parent helpers -turangi olleyball success to NZ over her summer break she has V continues for Olivia MacDonald as chosen to take on some additional classes she has been named in the NZU21 for the remainder of May and all of June Beach volleyball squad who are heading to help out with the increased work load to the United States of America (USA) on at the beginning of the new academic the 6th of July for a Californian tour year in August. where they will play in tournaments at Prior to the NZ team arriving in the US both Mission and Ocean Beaches in San she will take part in several Californian Diego, before moving on to Los Angeles tournaments with her American for tournament's at Huntington, Zuma roommate to prepare for their arrival as and Hermosa Beaches. their season ended a month ago with two Since receiving a scholarship at the of their squad being named in the top University of Arizona, USA, Olivia has four , All American Sand Volleyball ladder been fortunate to pursue her love for board. beach volleyball whilst studying business The University Arizona Sand volleyball management. squad improved their position from last Because of her naming in the NZ season to win 24 matches, with four team Olivia will not be returning losses. PAGE 5 ria wonderful projects that will Students and staff dressed evening at 7pm on Thursday A be on display, it’s a good as book characters and 20th August in the Aria Hall. Primary chance to come and learn some other odd people and All welcome. School from our children. The donated a pleasing $100 to displays will be set up on be donated to the Air Please contact the school Tuesday morning and Ambulance Appeal. Many office for further details or to book a front row seat. Noteworthy judging will take place after thanks to all who News that. The hall will be open contributed and well done Ultra- Fast to the public from 9:30am on those wacky creations! Broadband has Orienteering arrived at last!!!! Challenge 2015 to 12:00pm on Wednesday (Photo below). 1st July followed by a prize School Production The excitement is building On Friday 19th June, giving. Although the starting at 11am sharp, our – “When sasha got as we count down to the projects are judged, the Swept Up The annual interschool final stage of our emphasis is on Chimney”. Orienteering event will be connection to Ultra-fast participation. For more This show follows a young broadband. held at the Aria Domain. information please phone orphan, Sasha, as she and This year we anticipate in Heather Pease 07 8778144. her friends are mysteriously As part of our digital excess of 400 primary age swept up the orphanage technologies plan we are World Vision 20 students from year 4-8 to chimney thanks to a researching the be competing (19 schools Hour Famine Sleepover sprinkle of magical stardust. development of a invited). Adult teams are But this is just the start of a community facility which always very welcome. See Our annual 20 Hour Famine thrilling adventure that will would be available to all you there! sleepover took place on take them all the way to the who choose to use it. Thursday 21st May and all North Pole, and change Science Celebration During the day you can visit participating students their lives forever! However, our Technology Room and On Wednesday 1st July, Aria successfully raised all is not well in the Frozen make use of our computers School will be hosting the sponsorship for this most North and when Christmas worthy cause. This year our and ultra-fast connection. Science and Technology is threatened by an evil funds raised are heading for Celebration at the Aria Hall Tooth Fairy, it's down to We will also have a Swap-a- Bangladesh. Your which is an initiative to Sasha and her friends to Book Corner operating for contribution was greatly encourage schools to save the day! adult and children’s books. promote science appreciated. Come and join us on a investigations and Book Fair Week / If you want to know more, technology problem Character Dress Up magical sleigh ride that will phone me. solving. It is a way for Day have you laughing, crying, Pam Voyce students to investigate and singing, dancing and feeling During week 5 of this term problem solve in practical fabulously festive! Aria School Principal situations and is open to we held a Book Fair at school and during the week Two students from year 1 to 13. performances - Everyone is welcome to held a fundraiser for our most valuable Waikato Matinee at come and have a look at the Westpac Air Ambulance. 11am and

Left Photo-Back Row left to right: Daniel Alcock, Natalie Foss, Heidi Austin, Lana Tucker & Korvell Young Front Row left to right: Oskar Richardson-Douch, Crystal-Maree Wright-Powell & Right Photo -Back Row left to right: Bianca Alcock. Luca Megaw-Kopua Emma Alcock & Tristan Coup Front Row left to right: Jaimee Martin, Kyryn Young & Leah Te Huia-Warren PAGE 6 ENIOR CITIZENS venture closed down and the population our group of S to the newest King Country dwindled. Whilst this may have been $880.00 towards a Café, the Wooden Heart Café in the sign of the times, its pleasing to TV set and DVD Benneydale. see local business rejuvenating as a Player. It has result of the new cycle trail been used during Memories of the once vibrant development and tourist visiting the exercise classes community came to mind as the area once again. and will be used for group of 19 members enjoyed the entertainment. We are truly grateful service and food on hand. Local Luxury or just in need of some to Heartland Funding for this grant. hospitality from Jenny to view the assistance, the Foot Clinic was held We must also thank 100% Te Kuiti for once well used Benneydale Hall with for the Senior Citizens with Anne & their generous pricing for the TV/DVD its historical display, memorabilia and Don Lemeaux offering a morning of Player. local information was an memorable podiatry every 2 months Well utilised read for all. the clinic attracted about 15 people. Change of Officers With a morning of pampering and the President: Beryl Huia Benneydale was a bustling place with delight of Scones, a real treat!! Secretary/Treasurer: Rose Young lots of industry in its time, which Thanks to Anne and her team for Hall Hire Bookings: Jennifer attracted a large population. Socially making the effort! Kearns sports teams – Basketball, Rugby, Netball and Softball all held their A big THANK YOU TO KING Fitness Classes take place at 10am own. Unfortunately like a lot of small COUNTRY ENERGY HEARTLAND every Thursday, then at 1pm join towns, Benneydale businesses have FUNDING for their generous grant to members for Housie.

ouncil Update regionally consistent approach to limits. The new One Road speed management’, and my Classification is working toward C Much has already been said committee of eight is made up of reducing that variation also. about the turn out we had for Councillors, NZ Transport Agency the ANZAC service in Piopio, so I’d Police evidence has shown that a (NZTA) staff, Police and AA just like to say a big ‘thank you’ to reduction in average speed of 3kph representatives. This group is backed those who helped organise it and can reduce death and serious injury up by a technical team who are those who took part; you’ve done our by 30%. providing the technical advice and little community proud. oversee the project work-streams. This project is just getting underway, Construction has now started on the and you can all do your bit by making This project is the result of the new Piopio toilets with the better decisions while you’re behind Governments Safer Journeys - 10year construction crew being part of the the wheel. strategy, to introduce a safe system team that has done the first stage of approach to reducing death and I’ll keep you updated as this project the Railway Building upgrade. No serious injury on our transport progresses. local tenders were received for the system. job. Phil Brodie Rural Ward The Speed aspect is split into; Councillor Apart from my local responsibilities excessive speed, inappropriate speed, Ph 8778033 as an elected Councillor I am also on and impact speed and getting two Waikato Regional Council (WRC) Em: [email protected] uniformity over all roads nationally. run committees. We have a variety of road One of those is the Waikato Speed environments and associated speed Management Group, where I limits, basically as a result of all the represent Waitomo and Otorohanga different Road Controlling Councils. Authorities (District Councils and The aim of this group is to ‘achieve a NZTA) that have set their own speed

PAGE 7 e Kuiti Intermediate: hosted by the Ross and Karen Harris. T and Attendance and turnout – Chloe Brown The children enjoyed a range of districts activities like trekking, show Pony Club Most Improved – Isabel Mans Most Points – Thomas Pease and jumping, a derby, sleeping under the held their annual stars, swimming, mud fights, shared Chloe Brown Ribbon Day on Sunday meals, sitting Pony Club certificates 17th May. It was a beautiful late Senior: Attendance and Turnout – Stormy and all this was crammed into two autumn day after being postponed Harris days and one night. At Pony Club from the 26th April when the region Most Improved - Jenny Bevege children not only learn to ride but was hit with torrential rain. A great Most Points / Bending(fastest) and learn empathy for their ponies and turnout of riders from as young as how to care for them properly. They five years old through to senior riders Show Jumping – Stormy Harris Eventing – Clay Harris can sit certificates (if they want to) in their teens competed for the many Leadership – Molly Nelson which involves both riding and horse trophies on offer. The events management. We welcome all new included show jumping, flat events We cater for riders who just want to members and if you have any and games as well as a team show enquiries phone : jumping event and a fancy dress enjoy their ponies and have fun with their friends through to riders who event which was very popular. Heather Pease 07 8778 144, are competing successfully at a Maree Bradcock A big THANK YOU to Audrey Bevege national level. Some of the senior 07 8778 734 and Jenny Brodie who judged the riders have been very successful show jumping and Dot Maxwell who this season with Jenny and Sarah judged the flat classes. Bevege making it into both the Beginners: Waikato Dressage team which Attendance and Turnout – Tessa competed at the national Harre championships. Stormy and Clay Most Improved – Joel MacLachlan Harris and Sarah and Jenny also Most Points – Tessa Harre made the Waikato eventing team Junior: Attendance and Turnout – and competed at the National Tessa Bradcock Championships. Most Improved – Morgan Cryer We hold a summer camp every year Most Points – Janey Pease and Tessa and this year we were Chloe Brown and Morgan cryer Bradcock

iopio toilet demolished once the new ool handling, a natural talent for P upgrade toilets have been completed W Sarah Hall as she placed the Best Local in the and are operational. annual New Zealand Shearing championships ESN Construction (of Junior woolhandling competition, held Hamilton) have commenced WDC included a project in the Te Kuiti in April. the upgrade of the Piopio Long Term Plan 2012-22, to public toilets earlier last upgrade the public toilet After deciding to enter on a whim, Sarah had a very month. facilities. brief introduction to the show rules from senior wool handlers in the Barrowcliffe shearing gang she has The project involves the The project is expected to be worked with for the past four seasons. Classifying construction of a new toilet finished in early August 2015, wool blends and catching wool off the head all whilst facility in Kara Park. The weather permitting. being a first time entrant into the competition did existing facility will be little to phase Sarah. Judges commented her relaxed and calm approach a notable trait, considering she was up against the current New Zealand Junior wool handler champion and other competitors whom had previously competed. Placing 4th in the final round and receiving the Alan and Debbie MacDonald cup for Best Placed Local was both a rewarding experience and challenge Sarah handled Finalists Junior Woolhandling section with ease. PAGE 8 eadiness for from pre-school to primary. This readiness’ r school includes representatives from Te doesn’t just Whanau Kohanga Reo O Piopio, start at age Back by Popular Demand Piopio Playcentre and Curious Keas. four and at the Who? Piopio Combined Transition So if you are reading this and know of table with the Group (group of representatives from teachers giving others who don’t use any of these local pre-schools and schools) ‘group instructions’ services and has a pre-school child What? Wishes to hold a ‘readiness for and doing worksheets every day. that will be going to school in the school’ evening, for those who have Rather that it is a process, full of rich next year please invite them. pre-school children. experiences, including social This will be a ‘child free event’ (if you competence, literacy, mathematics, Come along and enjoy some wine and need to bring your baby for breast science, and physical experiences. cheese. We will have teachers from feeding of course that is fine). This Rsvp Steph by both Aria and Piopio Primary schools will be an informal relaxed evening Monday 1st June attending to share their knowledge Em: [email protected] where we chat, meet your child’s and ideas. Ph: 8778224 friends Mums (most of you know Where? At Curious Keas Early each other), and have a discussion Learning Centre and presentation on readiness for When? Thursday 4th of June at 7pm school.

Why? A group of preschool educators All parents with newborn to five year and teachers have been meeting to olds are encouraged to attend. Its try and ‘streamline’ the transition been highlighted that, ‘school

ural accountancy firm Furthermore Bailey Ingham Director, the Piopio and Aria area. We also R Bailey Ingham Limited is proud Cheyne Waldron, spent several years assist Piopio Primary and Aria of its connections in our district. with his family and his father John Primary Schools with their accounting working on Waitoru Station, south of needs. Recently Bridget Morgans’ promotion to an Associate Director of the Piopio. Cheyne attended Piopio On a voluntary basis we have acted Primary School and Piopio College company, reflects their business value for both the Piopio and Districts of employing locally. before moving to Otorohanga. Community Trust since its Sadly Cheyne’s father John passed incorporation and also the Piopio Bridget Morgan’s parents, Jim and Sue Boshier, farmed at Aria in the away recently after spending his final Community Development Ltd group. years in Otorohanga. early 70s. Bridget attended Aria We are pleased to be able to help a Primary before the family moved to Cheyne is Practice Manager at Bailey large number of hard working people Rangitoto. Bridget was also head girl Ingham Ltd and acts for a wide range in these areas who have given at Te Kuiti High School. of farmers and businesses. He is also outstanding service within the well known for writing articles for the community. Since she has attended Waitomo News and is Controller of the very successful Otorohanga Waikato Summer Soccer Competition. He has University and been awarded Administrator of the has been a Year on a number of occasions by valuable member Sport Waikato. of the Bailey Ingham team for We as a business are very fortunate to many years. act for farming and business clients in

above: Bridget Morgan

PAGE 9 otices & events Piopio Hall N Hireage

 Bond 150.00  Audio Equipment Bond 50.00 Piopio Rugby  Hire (Daily Hire-age) club 185.00 Saturday 6th June  Rental per hour (max 4 hours) 18.00 Piopio vs Bush  Audio Equipment - Hire Fee 50.00 Start 2.30pm The above are all to be Piopio College and booked and paid for Community Library through the .

The Piopio College and The below is to be booked Community Library and paid for through the committee are looking Motorcycles Hall Committee. for new members. are not crockery hire: allowed at the  We are at an exciting Table $10 per piopio domain table stage in the Library and  Chairs $2 per are looking forward to Please be aware that the chair modernising our facilities Piopio domain is not for  Wine flutes/glasses 50c and becoming a more personal motorcycle use. per glass welcoming and inclusive The Aria bike track is  Tumblers 50c per Kristen Pari 8778185 community hub. your nearest riding glass facility and we are Our next meeting will be exceptionally lucky to  Place settings $2 per 5.30 Wednesday 10 June have it in our district. setting includes (dinner, side and dessert plate, At the Piopio College and Kate Carter. President mug, knife fork and Community Library Piopio Community spoon) We look forward to Sports Incorporated. seeing you there. If you SENIOR CITIZENS have any questions ring All Saints Don’t wait for us to come to Rebecca Stubbs Church you! We welcome everyone 021 042 1124 or to join. Thursdays We have monthly meetings All Saints Pat Loft – 027 206 9038 Main Road, Piopio at our Senior Citizens’ Nga Pononga Worship service 1st and Rooms and generally have an outing during each Church, HOUSIE 3rd Sunday of each month. Moa Street An enthusiastic group meet month. to play Housie. Beryl huia Piopio Service at 10am 10am 1.00pm each Thursday (07) 877 8353 Phone: Allison at the Senior Rev. carol Hancock 877 8840 Ph: 8788026 Citizens’ Rooms

You are welcome to join us  Local and for fun, laughter and serious involvement in trying to be seasonal produce the winner!!  Arts and crafts Come and have some fun, MARKET DAY along with an exchange of  Garden art and news and views. Every Third Sunday plants PAGE 10 @ month ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS COMMUNITY SERVICES & Hairy Feet Waitomo business continued. (07) 8778003 Seniors’ Exercise Classes Piopio & Districts Museum June O’Donoghue (07) 877 8492 John Petre (07) 877 8293 Senior Citizens Organisation Key available at Piopio Superette Bookings: Beryl Huia (07) 877 8353 Piopio POP (Tui Park) The Old Piopio Post Office Art Gallery OMMUNITY Snow Nicol (07) 877 8177 (022) 437 0789 C contacts Key for toilet available from the Vanilla Blonde & Carley Jane Beauty SPORTS & RECREATION Cloverleaf Tearooms or Snow Nicol (07) 8778446 Aria Squash Club BAR & RESTAURANT Waitanguru Rural Women Terry Alcock (07) 877 6670 Aria Cosmopolitan Club Wendy Coup Em: [email protected]. Light Horse Club (07) 877 7812 Amanda Maclachlan(07) 878 7182 Cloverleaf Cafe HEALTH Maree Bradcock (07) 877 8734 (07) 8778368 Big Sky Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Line Dancing Club Fat Pigeon Cafe Erin Barclay (07) 877 7842 or 027 Linda Oliver (07) 877 8313 (07) 8778822 8879785 email [email protected] Piopio-Aria Golf Club Night Owl Bar & Eatery Cancer Society Helen Verry (07) 877 8582 (07) 8778769 Kaye Nelson (07) 877 7840 Tracey Mulligan (07) 877 8582 Piopio Cosmopolitan Club Helen Verry (07) 877 8582 Piopio Bowling Club (07) 877 8204 Ear Health Jill Rattenbury (07) 877 8016 Piopio Berry Orchards Ginny Opie (07) 877 6818 Piopio Domain Board (07) 8778490 King Country Chiropractic Kate Carter (07) 877 8146 COMMUNITY SERVICES & Dr Scott Mouatt Piopio Rugby Football Club business (07) 873 7376 Mob: 027 3301 339 President: Peter Hurley (07) 8777577 email: [email protected] Belle Birds - Quality Preloved & New clothing Secretary: Joy Jefferies (07) 8778875 Recreation Centre (07) 8778583 (022) 1376410 Treasurer: Susan Ngarotata Kimberley Cody Housie Afternoon (Thursdays) 021 261 6808 Shirley Bardsley (07) 877 8725 Evenings: 8778700 Mobile 027 2101860 Piopio Swimming Club Justice of Peace [email protected] Pres: Lee Alcock (07) 8777 754 Kath Tucker (07) 8777720 E:[email protected] Laver Marine YOUTH ACTIVITIES Sec: Ana Wiseman (07)8777553 (07) 8778484 (021) 105 4737 Aria Playcentre Pony Club Marriage Celebrants Michelle Carter (07) 8778495 Anna Nelson (07) 877 7744 Rose Young (07) 877 8029 Aria Toy Library Heather Pease (07) 877 8144 Oily Rag Garage & Tyre services Librarian: Karen Jones (07) 877 8945 Scouts & Cubs (07) 8778159 Mainly Music Karen Petch (07) 87788100 Piopio College Community Library Alison Singleton (07) 8778840 Clive Knox (07) 8777781 18 Aria Road, Piopio Piopio Playcentre Te Kuiti Tramping Club Liz Jones (07) 877 8173 Ext 220 Jenny Brodie Ph (07)877 8033. Frankie Patterson 027 9082595 Piopio Garden Circle Rachael Laver (07) 8778484 Tennis Club Cheryl Austin (07) 877 8771 Reon Verry (07) 878 8678 Piopio Lions Club The King Country Hunt Noel Verry (07) 8778582 Master: Robbie Matthews (07) 8731898 Gavin Todd (07) 877 7700 or Trail Bikes Ken Perry (07) 877 8035 Ian Murray (07) 877 8054 Piopio Memorial Hall Waitomo Ski Club Vikki Watson (07) 877 8289 Ian Kerr (07) 878 7661 Tracey Neal (07) 877 8009 Waitomo Aero Club Crockery/Cutlery/Glass Hire) Pete Voyce (07) 877 8254 Piopio/Paearuhe Retirement Village John Carter (07) 877 8290 Noel Verry (07) 8778582 Walking Group Jenny Brodie (07) 8778033 Jennifer Kearns (07) 877 8836 Opportunity Shop/Mustard Seed Colleen Strahan (07) 878 7918 PAGE 11 We thank our local businesses for supporting our community news.

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