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Protestors voice their message outside Hauraki District Council’s Paeroa office.Photo: KELLEY TANTAU Ngāti Hako says ‘no’ Protestors took a stand out- Waste Management’s applica- estimated to provide between He says it was agreed the would be no further landfilling side Hauraki District Coun- tion to construct a second land- eight to 10 years of additional landfill was not to be extended or extension of quarrying be- fill at the site. waste capacity. and once at capacity, it was to yond the limits described in the cil’s Paeroa offices last week “We’re here to fight for our But Ngāti Hako kaumātua be closed. application, and that no activity in a fight for their maunga, rights, for them to leave our Paranapa Otimi says the pro- “We believe we’ve suffered would occur beyond 2038. KELLEY TANTAU reports. maunga alone, and to get our since the day [the application] HG Leach then sent the pro- mauri back,” Hine Clarkin tells ‘We’re here to fight for was first granted back in 2001. posed wording for the condi- fight for mauri and maunga The Profile. our rights, for them to “Our personal view is that the tion to council and Ngāti Hako, Ais weighing heavy on Ngāti “Hako is always going to say leave our maunga alone, council thought we had forgot- and asked for it to be included Hako’s shoulders. no.” ten about it… we haven’t.” in the consent, council said. Outside Hauraki District Waste Management’s re- and to get our mauri In a statement, Hauraki Dis- However, Mayor Adams told Council’s Paeroa office, the Iwi source consent with the Hau- back. Hako is always go- trict Council said it only saw the The Profile the condition was calls for the restoration of their raki District Council and Wai- ing to say no.’ MoU a few months ago. left out of the consent. Tirohia maunga (mountain), kato Regional Council asks to - Hine Clarkin Mayor Toby Adams said Ngāti “Regretfully, no parties Rae o Te Papa, which has been establish, operate and maintain Hako reached an agreement picked up on the omission in used as a landfill for the past 21 a second landfill site for the col- posed second landfill goes with former owner HG Leach in the condition put forward by years. lection of around three million against a memorandum of un- 2003 that the Iwi would with- HG Leach,” Mayor Adams said The plea takes the form of a cubic metres of waste over an derstanding (MoU) agreed to in draw its objection to the com- in the statement. peaceful protest, and occurs area of 15ha. 2003 between the Iwi and for- pany’s resource consent appli- concurrently with a hearing of The proposed landfill cell is mer landfill owners HG Leach. cation on the condition there CONTINUED P2 Need a rubbish bin? Paeroa Auto Electrical • Auto Air Conditioning • Latest Diagnostic Tools for your European Car With a range • Range of Batteries for Cars, Trucks, Tractors, of size options – we’ve got you RVs and more covered! • On Farm Auto Electrical Service
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By KELLEY TANTAU
ome Saturday, Saman- Ctha Tweedale and Chris Spilsbury will be donning a new look, with the two Ngatea Hammer Hardware staff set to shave their heads for Shave 4 Starship. Organised by the Ngatea Volunteer Fire Brigade, and supported by many within the Hauraki Plains community, the day will see men and wom- en shave heads and faces, all for a good cause. “Why not do it while you can?” Hammer Hardware owner Chris Spilsbury said. “Because one day in life, it might happen anyway.” His colleague, Samantha Tweedale, who has worked at the store for six months, said she’d always wanted to take part in the fundraiser, but nev- er had the courage to. Now, having a good cause to support and the backing of her boss had given her that cour- age, she said. “I’m a little bit nervous, but it Ngatea Hammer Hardware’s Chris Spilsbury and Samantha Tweedale are set to shave their heads for Starship on Saturday. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU is just hair, it grows back, and there are people out there who to shave off his “messy” ‘do. driver in going under the razor. All funds raised will go to Donations can be made at don’t get the choice to shave “When I was approached to He has two more boys in the Starship Children’s Hospital in either Hammer Hardware or their hair. They lose it, and it’s do the shave, I’d basically only family - aged 14 and 11. Auckland. Four Square, or through online not something they can con- been doing the old Damian “It’s such a worthy cause, and “It’s not for us, it’s for Star- banking into the account: 38- trol.” McKenzie cut on the sides,” he you never know when yourself ship,” Chris said. 9002-0546884-08. Across the road at Ngatea said. or someone you know is going “The fact that we’re shaving DETAILS: Shave 4 Starship, Sat- Four Square, store owner Richie, who was expecting his to need Starship, so if you’re in our heads really means noth- urday, June 26, 3pm at Ngatea Richie Saunders said he did first child the Friday following a position to spare a couple of ing, it’s the funds for Starship Volunteer Fire Brigade, Dent St, not hesitate when he was asked the shave, said family was a big dollars, don’t hesitate.” that mean the most.” Ngatea.
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Celebrating VOLUNTEERS National Volunteer Week, June 20-26 Awards nominees announced hree people and one team from within the Thames Valley Thave been nominated for awards as part of this year’s Volunteer Excellence Awards, run by Volunteering Waikato. In the mix is a primary school teacher, a college student, and an experienced team member. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Hamilton on Thursday.
Volunteer of the Year Youth Award: Jared Turlington “Team player” would be the best way to describe Jared. He is reliable, willing to help whenever he is asked, has a great attitude, and motivates those around him to give things a go. Jared also leads by example, role modelling positive behaviours and encouraging all the kids to participate. Without committed volunteers like Jared it would be difficult Jared Turlington to run our children’s programmes. He is also a Community St John Thames’ Deidre Donnolly works on the front line. Photo: SUPPLIED Leader at Hauraki Plains College and plays a number of sports in addition to his volunteering commitments. - Nominated by the Paeroa Community Support Trust St John, LandSAR Volunteer of the Year: Todd Robertson In spite of an incredibly busy full time role as a primary school teacher, Todd finds the time to support the Paeroa call for volunteers Community Support Trust children’s programmes. He is a regular volunteer at the fortnightly Friday Night Friend- eidre Donnolly picked up “So take that first step, send zy evenings, the Breakaway youth programme and holiday Da local newspaper and saw that email, or make that call, events. The children and youth who take part in the an ad calling for St John volun- because even if it’s not for the programmes appreciate having Todd to support them. He is teers. front-line, there are a lot of dependable, reliable and honest. Todd treats all the kids with So, she sent off an email, be- other options, like Friends of came a front-line staffer, and the Emergency Department, respect and is using his skills and experience as a teacher to Todd Robertson has never looked back. the health shuttle, and the op- build a community based on trust. John Sanford, spurred on by portunity shop.” - Nominated by the Paeroa Community Support Trust the 2006 search of a British Thames Land Search and hiker lost for five days in the Rescue is made up of a group of Long Service Award: Chris Hale Kauaeranga Valley in Thames, trained volunteers who search The level of Chris’ commitment to Goldfields Railway cannot decided to do his bit and join for and rescue lost, missing, be expressed in words. Chris brings a significant amount of Thames Land Search and Res- and injured people in urban cue (LandSAR). and bush areas. professional knowledge and experience to Goldfields, and has Fifteen years later, he wants Chairman John Sanford says steered the railway through significant changes over the years, others to do the same. they work under NZ Police, and and his ability to face challenges and work through them when This National Volunteer often alongside other rescues others may have walked away is something to be admired. For Week, which runs from June around the Coromandel and 27 years he has been one of the driving forces responsible for 20-26, both Deidre and John Thames Valley. moving the railway from a rail preservation society/club to a are calling for new recruits to There are a variety of roles major tourist attraction in the area. join their organisations, and available within the nonprof- Chris Hale say there’s a lot on offer for a it, including radio operators, - Nominated by Goldfields Railway Inc. wide range of people. computer experts, navigators, “It amazes me sometimes, and even people who keep an Team Excellence Award: Team looking back and thinking: eye on potential exit points. Goldfields Railway How’d I get here?” Deidre says. They are always looking for A dedicated team of 26 volunteers help “But I often think, ‘Thank new recruits, John says. to operate one of the Hauraki District’s God I sent that email’.” “It’s a great organisation for Deidre completed her nation- people who enjoy being in the premier tourist attractions, transporting al diploma in ambulance prac- bush, and a great opportunity over 25,000 passengers annually. The tice in 2020, and got offered a to learn new skills and help contribution they make to preserving casual contract with St John in people.” local history, along with the economic Thames. DETAILS: To volunteer with St contribution to the Waihi area can not be She says people shouldn’t be John, contact your local station; underestimated. The team’s commitment, hindered by their age. call 0800 ST JOHN (0800 785 646); level of enthusiasm and willingness to “People of middle-age have a or visit join.stjohn.org.nz lot to offer and a lot of life ex- To contact Thames Land Search share knowledge with other tourism and perience, which is ideal for St and Rescue, email: thamesland- heritage operations is to be admired. John,” she says. [email protected]. - Nominated by Goldfields Railway Inc. Team Goldfields Railway
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Celebrating VOLUNTEERS National Volunteer Week, June 20-26 Giving back to the community for 46 years volved in helping out after the By KELLEY TANTAU Paeroa floods, and the crew got our years away from his stuck in town and had to bun- Fdouble gold star and Miles ker down under desks at a pri- Shelley is still as passionate mary school. about the fire brigade as the And while part of the brigade, day he started. Miles also spent every Tuesday “The first fire I ever went to night for 40 years as a first re- was at a meatworks way back in sponder with Hauraki Plains St ‘75. Most people do tend to re- John ambulance. member their first big one,” he He also organised a quad- told The Profile. bike system for retrieving pa- “I was only 16 then, and you tients who could not be reached started as a runner, running by ambulance. backwards and forwards after “It’s something you the officers.” Miles has been chief fire of- can do for your com- ficer of the Ngatea Volunteer munity to give back, Fire Brigade since 2010. He and it can be very en- started volunteering there 46 years ago. joyable.” The work has changed a lot - Miles Shelley over the past four decades, he In 2017, he was awarded a said, with medical call-outs and Queen’s Service Medal for his car crashes becoming a regular services to the New Zealand part of the job. Fire Service and the commu- Hauraki Plains Motors owner Miles Shelley has been involved with the Ngatea Volunteer Fire Brigade for nearly five Over the past three years, 40 nity. decades. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU per cent of calls were for motor “I was never into rugby or able.” “We’ve retained a lot of mem- recruits”, and encouraged peo- vehicle accidents, with 33 per club stuff, so I did it, in a way, Miles’ son Adam has com- bers, so that’s got to be saying ple to come along and have a cent of calls relating to fires. as a different class of sport,” he pleted 18 years in the same something for the brigade. Peo- go. He can remember a large said. brigade, and there were also a ple enjoy staying there.” Those interested can pop into dairy factory fire he attended at “It’s something you can do number of members who were With National Volunteer the Ngatea brigade on Dent St Kerepēhi back in the 80s. for your community to give coming up to 25-30 years, Week this week, Miles said they on training nights, Wednes- That same decade, he was in- back, and it can be very enjoy- Miles said. were “always looking for new days at 7.30pm.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand That’s why this National Volunteer Volunteers make up nearly 12,000 of Week we’re saying a big thank you to our people at more than 600 stations volunteers, their whānau, employers, nationwide. They give up a lot to be supporters and everyone who work a volunteer. We ask our volunteers to alongside them, making it possible for take time out from their families, their them to do the great work they do. jobs and their lives to help keep our communities safe. Being available We have a range of volunteer roles 24/7 365 days a year can mean missed available, so if you’re interested in being special occasions, good night stories to part of our crew we’d love to hear from the kids, birthdays, and other personal you. commitments. [email protected] fireandemergency.nz/volunteering 06 THE VALLEY PROFILE, June 23, 2021 www.valleyprofile.co.nz
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If you are parents braved less than ideal interested in finding out more weather conditions, especially about the club, please email: for the fishing side of things. ngateahuntingandfishing@ As part of a Valley Profile series, A miner’s hut, probably at Punga Flat on the Waiotahi spur. Photo: SUPPLIED Target species were snap- hotmail.com. MEGHAN HAWKES explores per, kahawai, yellowtail, pos- RESULTS: 15 Snapper weighed, our local history by seeking out pearance, saying that he had had destitute of Thames to Otago for sum, rabbit and turkey. There heaviest 3.34 kg Cody Hill. Cody a similar fit the previous even- work. Miners’ wages were swal- were 71 species weighed dur- is also a member of the Ngatea stories of life and death in the ing and looked as if he was in lowed up by public houses, bil- Thames Valley ing a very busy weigh in at the & Hunting & Fishing Club so won one again now. Steers examined liard rooms and other less reputa- Ngatea Hotel. the Member’s Snapper trophy. 7 homas Comisky was in a des- Thomas and to his shock found ble resorts, and in other countries Three people weighed all Kahawai weighed, heaviest 2.14kg Tperate state of destitution that he was dead. The men put the wages the ‘destitute’ refused three species of fish and 10 Jethro Schouten; 13 Yellowtail when he came to the Waiomu the body in a boat and took it up would be dazzling wealth said the weighed all land species. Two weighed, heaviest .32kg Mak At- hut of Thomas Steers in August to Thames. The coroner found cynics. The police sergeant was people weighed five species, tack (Makenna Stratford); 12 Pos- 1870. Steers, sympathetic to the Thomas had died of an aneu- directed to take a census of the a great effort. Well done to all sum weighed, heaviest 3.28kg, poor fellow’s plight, gave the rism of the aorta. Thomas’s plight goldfields population to enable the winners and to all children Blake Leach; 11 Rabbit weighed, man a job cutting firewood be- would not have been helped by the government to judge how far for getting out there and doing heaviest 1.84kg Jared Straw- tween Tararu and Te Puru and the hardships of poverty. relief should be given from public it. Also to the parents for sup- bridge; 13 Turkey weighed, heavi- took him in to live with himself Destitution at Thames was funds. porting them by getting them est 7.62kg, Reuben Dodunski. and a mate. Thomas Comisky at starting to dominate headlines. Work was offered in the con- 43 did not seem to enjoy good The boom days of gold were struction of roads between Gra- health. He complained much of over. The Nelson Evening Mail hamstown and Tararu and the cold and pain. The men, in their reported that “A complete exo- remainder of the construction of rough and ready way, attended to dus is taking place from Thames the road between Shortland and him as well as possible. Thomas and men are walking about the Puriri for 2 shillings a day. There had lived with Steers for around country begging for work and was an outcry that men with three weeks when Steers went to assistance.” There were reports wives and families could not pos- Thames for a day or two leaving of ‘monster meetings’ of the un- sibly exist on such a pittance. the unwell man with his mate. employed and of three thousand The official census found that Steers returned home at an ear- starving diggers sending deputa- of a population of 12,496 men, ly hour on Monday and found tions to the Superintendent of women and children on the field, Thomas to be very ill and suf- Auckland asking for help. But the 1223 were unemployed and just fering from weakness and pain, actual numbers of desperate men 13 were destitute. It was pointed especially in his shoulder. Steers was called into question and the out that there was plenty of work lit the fire and put the billy on, to cries of destitution were seen as a in the colony. None of this helped make tea. ploy to get Ohinemuri opened for Thomas Comisky - ill, down trod- Thomas, after taking a little of gold prospecting by a “clique of den, his last days made bearable the tea, was seized with a slight agitators at Thames”. This “pro- by the kindness of strangers. The fit of vomiting and then lay back fessional knot” of troublemakers Ohinemuri goldfield was finally and appeared to go to sleep. The also tried to induce Dunedin au- opened in 1875. Thomas Comisky Reuben Dodunski won heaviest Cody Hill won the Member’s mate remarked on Thomas’s ap- thorities to send ships to take the is buried at Shortland cemetery. turkey. 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Thames 556 Pollen Street, Thames / 07 868 6978
Philip Judd David Trebilcock Kathy Muir Gillian Downes Jon Standbrook Evelyn Lowry 027 449 7132 027 641 8556 027 33 44 600 027 464 3886 021 145 1738 021 82 83 84
744 Thames Coast Road, Tapu By Negotation 104 Karaka Road, Thames Deadline Sale by 23 June 2021 OPEN HOME SAT & SUN 12 - 12.30PM OPEN HOME SAT & SUN 12 - 12.30PM
Less than 20 mins of picturesque driving along the coast road from Thames, this beautifully presented and Price guide Late $200,000’s upwards. Being sold “As is, where is” If you have a positive, can do, attitude then renovated cottage is waiting for you. Boat launch, Dairy & pub with great evening meals and a warm & friendly this fantastic opportunity is too good to let slip by. Make no mistake this home needs a massive amount of work community are hallmarks of Tapu. The section is fl at, fully fenced & o ers a single garage, workshop & utility. to bring it back to life but don’t look at what it is now, look at what it can be.
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18-20 Otuturu Crescent, Ruamahunga Bay Deadline Sale by 23 June 2021 368 Thames Coast Road, Thornton Bay By Negotiation OPEN HOME SAT & SUN 1 - 1.30PM
Built in the 1960’s the property altogether comprises of a total land area of 2982m2 but is held under 2 separate This beautifully refurbished home with uninterrupted views, o ers spacious living, three double bedrooms, three titles. The dwelling would benefi t to some maintenance & refurbishment so if you are not scared of rolling up outdoor entertainment areas and large double garage with exquisite hobby room above which can become a your sleeves and getting the job done then this property is a must view. Peaceful, tranquil and privately set. guest suite for family, guests or B&B’rs. Sunroom and front covered deck o ers sunset views over the Firth.
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Paeroa / Rural Ngatea
45 Willoughby Street, Paeroa $439,000 4B Rata Street, Kerepehi Offers Over $685,000
NEW LISTING
Solid 1910's home keeps within the yesteryear and boasts a front verandah, wide hallways, and mostly polished wooden floors. 3 bedrooms, modernised bathroom, updated kitchen and open plan living. Rear decking. Heat pump plus insulation. Single garage plus workshop, fully fenced 455m2 section. RG1910 - NATASHA DAWSON 027 200 6608 3 1 1 1
6520 State Highway 26, Paeroa Offers Over $595,000 PRICE REDUCED
3 Bedroom home on 3,241m2 (more or less) section with fenced paddock. New carpet and drapes, renovated Stunning home. New cladding, roof, foundations, wiring, plumbing & double glazed windows throughout. New bathroom and toilet. Lovely rural outlook. Spacious double garage with attached room. Established trees along kitchen with polished wooden floors, open plan living. Master bedroom with en-suite. 2 double bedrooms & 4th road frontage. single room or spacious office. New family bathroom. 2171sqm (more or less) section. RRP218 - KEVIN FATHERS 027 279 9800 3 1 2 1 RN1294 - TODD BELL 021 177 6097 4 2 1
PAEROA NGATEA For07 862further 7888 properties please visit07 our 867 website 7800 For further properties please visit our website 54 Belmont Road 33 Orchard Road [email protected] [email protected] www.richardsons.co.nz 14 THE VALLEY PROFILE, June 23, 2021 www.valleyprofile.co.nz CLASSIFIEDS Handyman Wanted to Buy Situations Vacant Mowing, hedges, fenc- Old & new video games, ing, gardening, carpen- consoles & accessories. Will Valley Education & Training try, painting, retaining collect & pay cash. Txt or call is pleased to introduce our new walls, welding, water- 021 177 8071 programme, Te Mahi Whenua, blasting. Work is good to our stable of courses. quality and I will not at- Situations Vacant Te Mahi Whenua is a 15 week tempt work outside of my Care workers wanted for Level 3 Programme designed skills. Insured. Dennis a variety of shifts. Ph 027 to get people back to the land. TO A Schuler 022 129 0169 237 4413 Thames We have designed Te Mahi YOU Situations Vacant Whenua to give you confidence with all kinds of machinery – quad bikes, two wheelers, chainsaws, ROOFER LABOURER fencing – both wire and post and rails. SOLARPUNK AOTEAROA & GBD INVITE Enjoy the outdoors and have a Te Mahi Whenua is what it says: head for heights? less classroom time, more time on Learn a specialist trade that will be sought after for life. the land with hands-on Apprenticeship available for the real world learning. right applicant. Call us and we’ll sort out Become a Roofer today. your goals for you. email - [email protected] Ph 07 868 7892 MATARIKI Public Notice
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Curated by Bounty, a design store and gallery in Pollen St, the exhibition will feature ceramics, sculptures, paint- ings, contemporary weavings, jewellery, prints, and mixed media works by local and national artists. Bounty owner Fio- na Cameron said the show had grown since its inception last year, and now in- cluded seven more artists. “The first year, we had just come out of Covid, but we had a wonderful re- Dr Ian Chapman and the Cosmic Jive Trio will play at Kauaeranga Hall. Photo: SUPPLIED sponse from our artists and the Thames Coromandel artist Robyn Lewis’ Hine- community,” she said. Ruru (Owl Woman) will feature in the “It’s grown this year and now I’ve Matariki exhibition. Photo: SUPPLIED probably got about 30 artists involved said. “Last year when we had our open- Bowie’s music to play at hall in the exhibition.” ing, it blew me away… and I really feel Cosmic Jive Trio brings to the stage the su- the Performing Arts faculty since 2002. He that next year, with Matariki being a perb acoustic arrangements of David Bow- is a specialist in the life and work of David Matariki is an important Māori cel- ie’s finest songs, arranged especially for the Bowie, having written a dozen books such as ebration, signifying the start of the New public holiday, it’ll be such a joy for us show at Kauaeranga Hall on June 23. Experiencing David Bowie: A Listener’s Com- Year in Māori culture. Fiona said it was as a nation to recognise the Māori New The show, David Bowie & the Art of Being panion (2015), and David Bowie FAQ (2020). often a time to reflect, to look to the fu- Year. Different, is a wonderfully entertaining cel- In the 1980s he was a professional drummer ture, and come together to share stories. “We’re all part of this nation, and it’s ebration of eccentric creativity, a testament working with artists such as Rob Guest and “Matariki is a very important time for lovely to be able to honour that.” to how the arts can empower, improve men- Billy T James. Māori, but it’s also an opportunity to The show also doubles as a fundraiser tal health, heal past traumas, and provide Doug Wright (keys/vocals) is a freelance explore the different ways people can for St Francis School in Thames. The an essential blueprint for how to deal with musician, composer, and currently working share their culture and heritage,” she students have their own exhibition at bullying. as a performance tutor in contemporary said. The Vibe, Mary St, opening at 2.30pm Dr Ian Chapman (vocals/percussion) is music at the University of Otago. this Thursday, June 24 and running for a musician, author, academic and motiva- Pānia Simmonds (bass/vocals) studied “In a creative sense, my artists can ex- tional speaker. He is personally inspired by music at Otago University where she spe- plore all those themes in their work. It’s two weeks. Bowie, one of the most complex and en- cialised in bass guitar and now teaches bass a celebration unique to New Zealand.” DETAILS: Matariki Art Exhibition, opening during performers in the history of popular at Otago University. Fiona has been a gallery owner for 25 night: June 25, 5pm-7pm, at Bounty, 754 music. Dr Chapman is currently co-convener DETAILS: Tickets: $25, pre-book: $22 txt: years. She grew up on the Coromandel Pollen St, Thames, running until July 17. of the Contemporary Music degree course 021 912 993, kauaerangahallmusic@gmail. and had always celebrated Matariki, she All proceeds to St Francis School. at Otago University, where he has been on com or Lotus Realm, Pollen St, Thames
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Announcement
As a result of being unable to secure sufficient The Positive Paeroa committee will be taking funding, we will unfortunately be saying goodbye some time to reflect upon its position and to our Town Promoter at the end of June. direction going forward. We’ll be sure to keep you informed of any decisions made. Jo has been in the role for just under nine years. You can still contact us on 07 862 6999, We’d like to acknowledge, with deep gratitude from 027 605 1858 or [email protected] both the committee and wider community, the time, expertise and energy she has given the role.
We’ll miss Jo and wish her all the very best in her next endeavour.
PP-Valley-Profile-hp-90x260mm-210623-01.indd 2 18/06/21 9:09 AM 16 THE VALLEY PROFILE, June 23, 2021 www.valleyprofile.co.nz SPORTS Teen to ride 400km for 40- hour famine By KELLEY TANTAU The World Vision 40-hour Famine runs from June 25-27, Hauraki Plains teen is pre- and for more than 45 years Ki- Aparing to ride 400km in 14 wis have taken up the challenge hours for the 40-hour Famine. of not talking for 40 hours, Quinn Harris, 14, will share going without screens for 40 the ride with his dad Chris, hours, or, undertaking the tra- with the pair starting the chal- ditional: barley sugars and fruit lenge this Saturday and hoping juice for 40 hours. to finish up within the 14-hour The funds raised will help mark. protect children threatened by Quinn, a Year 9 student from the hunger pandemic in sub- Hauraki Plains College, was in- Saharan Africa. Quinn and spired to do something differ- Chris have already raised near- ent for the World Vision fund- ly half their goal of $1000 for raiser after his sisters, Fairven the event. and Morgan, also stretched “Quinn normally does skids their imaginations. and jumps - he’s never really “Together we did no furniture on the ground - so this is the for 40 hours in 2019,” Morgan complete opposite of what he said. normally does,” Chris said. “Last year, I did 40 acts of “But I’ve always told him we kindness over the 40 hours, don’t know what we’re capable and when Fairven was in pri- of until we do it. mary school, she stayed outside “Quinn’s a very capable on our lawn with a friend and young man and I’m sure he’s lived off of a backpack for 40 going to do it just fine.” hours. To donate to Quinn and “They forgot to pack a can Chris, visit: my.worldvision. opener and had to use a rock org.nz/ss/VGrIpx/quinn-har- from the creek by our house.” ris. Quinn’s idea to cycle 400km Alongside his dad Chris, Quinn using an indoor trainer called a Harris, 14, will ride 400km to raise Zwift, was “by far the biggest” funds for the 40-hr Famine. task, Morgan said. Photo: SUPPLIED
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