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. Inside... Okato 150th celebrations a resounding success Anthony Williams and his team should be very proud ’s back. See page 10. of the celebrations they organised, making Oka- to’s 150 years memorable. One feature was the sheer comprehensiveness of the celebration – there was something for everyone. The event started last Friday March 6 with Peter Hender- son as MC presiding over the official launch in the Coastal Rugby buys marquee tent. a farm. Pages 12-13. A number of dignitaries spoke including Maori lead- er Dr Dennis Ngawhare- Pounamu, Peter Henderson, Mayor of Andrew Judd and Ross Dunlop, Mayor of South Ta- ranaki. Dr Ngawhare-Pou- namu spoke of the confl icts that have occurred along the 150 year journey, including confi scation of Maori land, Shane Ardern looks but stressed that positivity back on 16 years has prevailed nevertheless, ias an MP Page 5. “Goodwill and peace will continue” - then performed a waiata. Andrew Judd enthused at the huge turnout and near the end of his speech focussed on the youngsters present, “Great to see the kids, they are the future.” Ross Dunlop also mentioned Cutting the Anniversary Cake are Ray Rook, Okato identity and Luccas Ripia. the turbulent aspects of the Oakura.” 150 years, such as the land Chairperson of the organ- the Float Parade on Saturday families with names such as Smith, Moorby, Julian and wars but concluded, “It’s a ising Committee Anthony morning and a huge crowd Cassie, Goodin, McFetridge, Fox – just to mention a few. neat time, Okato’s got a great Williams admitted that the was not put off by the inclem- Corbett, Roebuck, Rook, future.” He jokingly added, – Continued page 3 New policeman for organising of the event had ent weather as they watched “Stay as you are, don’t be like Okato and Oaku- not been easy. “It’s been a over 100 fl oats parade past, ra. See page 6. real ‘hard row to hoe’ and led by bagpipers and drums, we’ve had many obstacles,” as well as Clydesdale horses FREE COKE GLASS CSL but concluded “Hopefully it conveying a buggy of ‘pio- will give Okato the celebra- neers’. The fl oats represented Simply buy C SLS tion it deserves.” many Okato organisations, S One of the highlights was but also celebrated prominent 3 Coke Zero JOHN 1.5L to receive JUDGE Phone a free 027 538 7387 coke glass 06 757 5582 only while stocks last For all your at your Local Supermarket machinery enquiries 4SQUARE 45 77 TASMAN ST 146 GILL ST OPUNAKE NEW PLYMOUTH 06 761 8668 PH 06 757 5582 OPEN 7am to 9pm EVERYDAY! The parade arrives greeted by excited townsfolk. See us online at www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz For advertising or editorial please phone/fax (06) 761-7016 2 NEWS AND VIEWS Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Send your your views to: Letters to the Editor 23 Napier Street, Opunake. HARDINGS LLettersetters toto thethe Fax: (06) 761 7016 FUNERAL SERVICES LTD email: [email protected] 17 REGENT ST HAWERA EEditorditor You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must Our professional attention to detail supply your name and address to us. & empathy is our hallmark Fracking and farming Ladder accident PHONE 06 278 8633 could learn from has never been any fracking Recently while painting my situation, which was SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES FOR 3 GENERATIONS Tasmania. Their government allowed in Tasmania. inside our shop in Opunake unknown at this stage. has just extended its ban I had the misfortune to fall Scans and xrays were taken on fracking for another fi ve With the growing backwards off a ladder as effi ciently as possible and Call us today to advertise on years. 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Thanks again • TOUR BUSES the helicopter crew for their everyone for being there effi ciency in arriving from for me and all the get well ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLDING New Plymouth to transport wishes I have received. me to base hospital and their FOR HIRE care as well. In A and E I was Bill Hayward $35 per day, $50 weekend. attended to more compassion Opunake Fish Chips & More than 6 days $30 per day. and understanding of More. WATERBLASTER FOR HIRE Petrol 3000 psi 15L/minC Cost: Half day $90, Full day $120, Weekend How the Council can save money $130. Friday after 3pm return Monday 9am. time equivalent (FTE) staff salary, plus a conservative Bond for waterblaster and scaffolding $50. employees. Those in the Council is seeking to save members, an unnecessary $10,000 each supporting dairy and oil industries in For more information contact Tracey or Christine at $20m over the next ten increase of eight from the infrastructure cost, totals Taranaki will be restructur- years, by reviewing its struc- previous year. Therefore the $80,000 annually per em- ing, identifying and building ture then identifying and elimination of 25 FTE staff ployee. This would save PICKERING MOTORS effi ciencies far greater than building effi ciencies within positions (or 4.9% of coun- $2m annually, or the $20m 11 TENNYSON ST OPUNAKE PH (06) 761-8363 4.9% in their operating ex- it. One such area which is cil’s workforce) should be saving being sought over 0800 22 11 20 Email: [email protected] penses at present. apparent to review, is coun- quite easy to attain. the ten year period. The staff retrenchment could be at- cil’s staffi ng levels. As per Jim Lawn the 2013-2014 fi nancial re- These 25 FTE’s receiving tained largely through natu- ral attrition leaving 482 FTE MEETINGS: port Council had 507 full NPDC’s average $70,000 Okato Sundays at 38 Tayler Street, Eltham at 10.30am. B.B.C. The Picture There is a very famous There is a mass of a fi xed thing of history but the door of people’s hearts. Phone 06 764 7358 picture of Jesus knocking underlying meanings or a fresh revelation (light) for And here is one of the most for other Bible Studies. at a door at evening time. allegories behind many each age. He is the light and interesting insights. In the growing dark Jesus is parts of the picture. Jesus, Christians are to walk in His All great artworks have holding a lamp in one hand crowned and dressed as light while He is in the light. to pass through a hall of Public invited to health centre blessing Eltham Message Church King indicates the end of You see Jesus moves onward critics. When this picture Pastor Richard Oliver while He knocks with the other. He is dressed in royal the age. It is late evening and upward. Past faith, past was inspected one critic We are an independent Bible Believing Church robes and has a crown on his and almost too dark to see, understandings are not good questioned the artist as he All are most welcome head. This picture is called an illustration of the today enough. It must be scriptures thought a mistake had been wwwww.messagechurch.comw.messgechurch.com “The Light of the World”. when Christ’s message has being fulfi lled today. And made. There is no latch on It was painted by William been darkened. God’s Word revealed today the outside of the door. He Holdman Hunt in the early Jesus Himself comes with is Jesus of this time. asked the artist, “How would 1850s and is based on the light, and that light is He stands outside of the Jesus get in?” Revelation 3 verse 20, John portrayed as a lantern. 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Phil on 027 236 7129 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Fridday, March 13, 2015 NEWS AND VIEWS 3 CUSTOMER MACH1 YAMAHA PUBLISHING 05/03/15 SALES REP LESLEY DOCKERY PUBLICATION TARANAKI DAILY NEWS Okato 150th celebrations a resoundingADVERTI successSING DESIGNER Unknown SECTION GAMEPLAN PROOF Continued from page 1 churches. Rev Albie Mar- you’ve done Okato proud. was under and just wanted PROOFED 27/02/2015 11:41:55 p.m. SIZE 7.2X10 tin, Rev Kevin McFetridge, The last word goes to An- to take up the strain. Even AD ID 6354275AG FAX 027 437 8162 In the watching crowd the Rod Smith, Lesley Dowd- thony, “Can I say that, along during the weekend people Cassie family held a huge ing, and Father Tom Lawn with the Organising Com- offered their help in any ar- sign outlining personalities, gave thought-provoking mittee, who have spent PLEASE15 eas. I amAPPROVE sincerely humbledTHIS AD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONS past and present. “It’s awe- addresses. I was impressed months putting the structure by all the support. TheMUST true BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. some. I didn’t expect it to with their contribution. The in place, we were supported success lies with the Okato be so great,” enthused one collection is going to help by dozens of unsung heroes and District folk and all the member who said some Cas- Keira Fraser, a stricken child who all played their part friends and relatives who sie family members came who has a brain injury. “No during this time in making took the time to experience Yay.... from as far away as Inver- matter what our calling or the celebrations a success, the activities of the Okato ad cargill to attend the celebra- colour, we are all under one as they had an idea of the Districts 150 year celebra- tions. God,” concluded Rev McF- workload the Committee tions.” One onlooker had this to say etridge. of the floats. “I thought they Sunday night was a lot of were absolutely brilliant. I IINNGGRRAAMMSS fun with humorous skits to Contracting LTD especially loved the family the fore. One was a take-off floats. Such a shame about of TVs ‘This Is Your Life’ PERMANENT the weather.” and various ex-staff mem- PERMANENT The Okato and Districts bers were called forth after HIRE Historical Society went to their voice was amplified. HIRE considerable lengths to set Another funny one involved BINS up an astonishing display in the Okato Pub morphing into Hempton Hall. There was a a childhood centre and sev- LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED plethora of photographs (in- eral beer drinkers’ comic re- • Ph (06) 278-4786 • 027 4458 701 • A/Hrs (06) 278-7063 cluding laden albums), news action. Grown men cavorted clippings, pictures, historical around in kiddies attire to Collins Street • Hawera items, books, information on the bemusement of real four- earlier commemorations, year-olds. and important places such as Quality Bikes. Congratulations Anthony One act that intrigued people. and Puniho Pa. No- Williams and your team Quality Accessories. table figures such as Te Whi- ti o Rongomai, Tohu Kakahi Awesome Service. and LD Hickford were also included. It also covered the annual instalments history of churches, schools, over 36 months shops, dairy companies and % finance rate the Boys Brigade. A special moment was the year factory backed cutting of the cake by Oka- 3 warranty. to identity Ray Rook and youngster Luccas Ripia. The ONLY cake was a veritable work of $13,914 art, baked by Charlotte Fish- er. It had all kinds of deco- rations including the clock at the roundabout and pic- tures of buildings of interest. Kerry and Kate Lilley com- pleted most of the cake’s art work to a very high standard. There was a church ser- vice held in the marquee the door of people’s hearts. involving all of Okato’s A humorous skit based on the conversion of Okato’s popular pub becoming a childhood And here is one of the most centre - which brought the house down. 106 - 116 Leach Street, New Plymouth interesting insights. Ph: 06 757 9747 | www.mach1yamaha.co.nz All great artworks have to pass through a hall of Public invited to health centre blessing critics. When this picture The Coastal Care Health taking place on March 4. Cottage Rest Home had been site at the corner of King and 6354275AG was inspected one critic Centre is nearly finished, The site had been blessed among other places looked Napier Streets, Opunake at questioned the artist as he with dates set for the in May last year, before at before deciding on the 6am. thought a mistake had been blessing of the building, and building started on land Napier Street site. made. There is no latch on the official opening. donated by the South Members of the public The Coastal Taranaki the outside of the door. He There will be a chance to Taranaki District Council are invited to attend the Health Trust is planning to asked theF uartist,ll “HowRep wouldlac egetm a eclosernts look at the new and St John. Getting a dawn blessing of the new have the official opening on Jesus get in?” centre when the building is property on Tasman Street Coastalcare building on April 2 and the building will AUTUMN Hunt Creplied,ons e”Ir vpaintedato rblessedies on March 17. had proved difficult, and Tuesday 17 March at be open for business after SPECIALS it thus, for the latch is only The dawn blessing the former South Taranaki 6.30am, followed by light Easter. on the Iinside.nse rJesusts cannot ceremony had been District Council building refreshments. Everyone is Insert windows, single or double come in just by His will. incorrectly advertised as and a site near the Opunake welcome, gathering on the glazing You have to open the door Retro fit your existing aluminum to Him when He knocks.” windows with double glazing The new conservatory you have Some people, seeing always wanted much war, pain, and death (can give references in your area ask, why doesn’t God take so you can go and have a look) control? He can’t, He won’t. He has given us all free will. Fairfax Media makes every effort to create advertisements to meet your specific needs. Please note in some instances we may be unable to supply additional proofs due to complexity of the request or deadline constraints. Jesus always knocks but it is up to you to open the door © This advertisement has been created as a service of Fairfax Media. It cannot be reproduced without permission. to Him. After all there could If you wish to use this material elsewhere, please contact your advertising consultant. Charges will applPROOFy. be no free will or real love if He forced His way into your life and made you see WAYNE JONES His light.WAYNE JONES Richard Oliver Pastor (06)Eltham 278 Message 8991 (06) 278 8991 Church e: [email protected] e: [email protected] w: www.fairviewhawera.co.nz www.messagechurch.comw: www.fairviewhawera.co.nz 159 Princes Street, Hawera 159 Princes Street, Hawera 4 NEWS Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS IHAIA Community comment MOTORS Some thoughts from Eltham for Many thanks from Eltham fate can never befall an do, our genetically-identical ing more than geographical A GRADE REPAIRS to the hundreds of you from innocent population again. brown-skinned brothers and residence. Take it from me, sisters still perish an average • Tyres • Batteries throughout the district who Speaking of health, the last Chester Borrows council- census continues to deliver of seven years earlier. Your lor Rumball and the rest of • Lubes • W.O.F expressed your support for us recently. Enough to know interesting facts. Expect some health boards are working on your elected council; vote • Panel beating • Painting that the offending “eader” good news on the government this, but take it from some for a higher standard for our • Farm Bikes • LPG will soon be re-sealed (af- population-based funding, Eltham residents, systemic kids, not our grandparents. • All mechanical repairs ter 521 polite requests) and and recall that on average abuse most certainly and Go with positivity for us • Insurance work then buried. Yes. I know. we now live a full 20 years demonstrably leads to poor all. Vote for a Maori ward. health. NP ratepayers: for • Radar Detectors Enough said, but rest assured longer than our forebears did Cr Alex Ballantyne that the locals will continue only 100 years ago. At least decades till now you’ve ap- Eltham Ward, STDC AT COMPETITIVE to work to ensure a similar we colonialists’ descendants proved wards based on noth- PRICES. Tasman St, Opunake Cr Alex Ballantyne Ph (06) 761-8502 Civil defence no show disappoints deputy mayor

South Taranaki District told the Egmont Plains Com- fi gurehead, but there are four the event of a civil emer- deputy mayor Ian Armstrong munity Board that the low bridges between me and Opu- gency, every centre’s needs SHOE & BOOT says he is disappointed at turnout was disappointing, nake, so there really needs to would be different, hence the the no-show at a community given the lack of a plan as be somebody in Opunake.” need for every town to come SALE meeting to discuss Opunake’s to how to deal with a civil Egmont Plains Community up with a plan of their own. by SCARPAS David Deacon civil defence needs. Only emergency, and the need to Board member Brian Vincent The experience in Manaia Also nine people turned up at a get the various groups in town said there is a need for every- would be different to that of meeting on March 3 at the involved in developing one. body to prepare themselves. Opunake, she said. Boys & Girls School SHOE, BAG & LEATHER REPAIRS Sandfords Event Centre to “It beggars belief that civil “A lot of people don’t even Sandals available 244 Broadway discuss developing a com- defence doesn’t have at least know where the water tobies Mr Armstrong said there at very competitive prices STRATFORD munity emergency plan for a framework without people for their properties, or their will be another meeting at the Ph (06) 765 5591 - Fax (06) 765 5594 Opunake. having to reinvent the wheel sewage outlets are. In the Sandfords Event Centre on The following day, Mr Arm- again. We need movers and event of an earthquake, these April 12, and this time round, strong, who represents the shakers, people with links would be the fi rst things to he is hoping more people will Egmont Plains on the South to get involved,” he said. “It go.” turn up. Meads Motorcycle Service Taranaki District Council, was suggested I should be the Cr Bonita Bigham said in 9 Main South Road Manaia Ph 06 274 8216 Mobile 027 2104673 Council pushing on with Skatepark The on again-off again Ma- in the process. Ms Green said Community Board. graffiti-strewn front fence naia skate park appears to be this rendered the site a health Pressco has said it would facing South Road would be back on again. Construction hazard. continue as contractor but taken down. for the new park was due to The South Taranaki District wanted to see additional “The supposed septic tank start at the 56 South Road Council has now decided to security measures put in. would be unearthed prior to site in January, but was held go ahead, and asked council They would not be able to work starting,” Ms Greenhill up after neighbour Patricia offi cers to proceed with plan- start work until mid-May, Ms said. “We don’t believe there For all Your Farm Bike Needs Green said council contrac- ning, the council’s commu- Greenhill said. is a septic tank there, but tors had damaged two sheds nity services manager Fiona A security camera would be we are going to dig up the bordering her property, rip- Greenhill told the March installed and fences would ground anyway to remove ping the lid off a septic tank meeting of the Egmont Plains be extended, although the any doubt.” TThehe CottageCottage Beach history sign missing believed smashed RRestest HHomeome - OOpunakepunake A former South Taranaki Opunake Walkway explain- District councillor says she is ing points of local historical gutted at the destruction of a interest, and overlooking the sign dedicated to Opunake’s sea, it covered the history of history. the beach. Ann Hickey QSM, who In late February, she noticed served for 24 years as a dis- that the sign had disappeared, PPrroovidingviding CCommunityommunity SServiceervice trict councillor before step- leaving only the two posts on MMealseals oonn WWheelsheels ping down in 2009, said which it had been attached. A she was part of a group that week later somebody told her DDaycaraycare aandnd RRespiteespite CCarare researched the history which the sign had been smashed wwhenhen bbedseds aarre aavailablevailable went on to a sign at Brewer’s in two. Lookout, overlooking Opu- “It’s a pretty stupid thing nake Beach. The sign was one to do. It’s cost us a lot of Overlooking the sea, two posts are all that remain of a Please phone the Cottage on 761 8009 of several placed along the time, and it cost the council sign dedicated to the history of a seaside resort. for further information. a lot of money,” she said. “It still make sense. people using the walkway took us a lot of weeks to do “It’s all really gutting. It’s would keep an eye out for the research, and then turn it our history, and you often any other acts of vandalism. into something that was small used to see visitors driving up L OPUNAKE LAWYERS enough to go on to a sign, but there and reading it.” Mrs Hickey said she hoped A Thomson O’Neil & Co. 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He of power a world away from Parliament. “I would often held your attention.” They tiny Te Kiri where he grew promote Opunake pointing discussed the dairy industry. up. out it was quite an industrial “What amazed me was how He’s met world leaders little town” to fellow well informed he was about such as President Clinton, politicians and “not the one trade issues.” prime ministers, three horse town that they think The three times he met generations of the Royal it is.” He had just fi nished the Queen three times he Family and Nelson Mandela. telling them this when was impressed by how very It’s been quite a journey unbelievably “a single rider skilled she was at her role. “ which began when Shane less horse went clip clopping She had a very good memory Ardern became electorate through the main street of and was very well briefed chair of fi rst the Taranaki Opunake.” about us as individuals. She electorate, then the Taranaki He had another funny knew who I was and where I King Country when two experience when came from.” She also spoke electorates were merged. He electioneering and dropped about MMP and the election. went on to succeed the seat into the Whangamomona There was a discussion going vacated by former Prime Pub. A chap in the later on in the UK at the time Minister Jim Bolger when stages of celebrating the about the electoral system. he retired. Dean Cup Rugby match He also spoke to Prince The decision to himself confronted him in the bar. Charles about agriculture retire from politics was, one Shane Ardern, happy to be back. “He looked 7 foot tall with and farming. “He knew I senses, a diffi cult one. major dairy companies the The low dairy pay out “Ultimately we are an red hair and red eyes and was a farmer,” said Shane Right at the beginning had more hair growing out adding the future monarch you always wonder about New Zealand Dairy Board, this season was because agricultural country. The Kiwi and the New Zealand the international market engine room of New of his ears than I’ve ever was “A lot more astute and timing, said Shane. “Timing seen,” recalls Shane. The politically astute than his in politics is everything.” Dairy Group into one huge had a major collapse in the Zealand’s economy company Fonterra as being dairy trade. This was due overwhelmingly is man advanced towards public persona would have The decision was motivated him with his fi nger waving you believe.” He particularly partly by family reasons. His essential in becoming to several factors he claims agriculture. It needs to be competitive and effi cient in citing fi rstly the Russian war. protected and it is.” and when he got to within warmed to the Duke who two sons, one with an IT shouting distance said “I’ve he described as having a degree had independently the world. “The European Union put a Shane will be amusingly “We export 96% of what range of sanctions on remembered for driving an been driving for three days good sense of humour. returned from overseas to and nights trying to get away British Prime Minister farm, initially coming back we produce which makes because of the invasion old Fergusson tractor up the us unique in the world. The of the Ukraine. Russia’s steps of Parliament in protest from your face.” Shane’s David Cameron came over to the family farm in Watino reply; “It’s a bloody big as “boarding schoolish and Road. merger meant “we are able response was to not buy at the proposed introduction to sell our products that we European dairy products. of the methane tax. The old farm.” Afterwards he bought very English” and former Shane’s wife Catherine him a drink chuckles Shane. Leader of the Conservative lived on the farm for “ninety export for a higher price.” This impacted on New Fergusson tractor was part of Shane added that the meat Zealand which is a major the protest from the Michael Of his time in politics Party William Haigh who percent” of the time Shane Shane comments it’s “very he spent three days with was was in Parliament. When and wool industry have still exporter to parts of Europe, Fowler Centre to Parliament not created a singularly Germany, France and other being driven by an irate stressful, it’s a very knife “very born to rule English.” Parliament was in session edged career,” in which “a He met Nelson Mandela Shane would commute to focussed marketing structure countries in Europe.” elderly farmer. which would extract the China is however our It was Shane’s idea “to huge majority can disappear though only briefl y. And Wellington returning on overnight if you stuff up in in New Zealand when they Coastal Adult Riding Club Gymkhana results Friday and leaving early highest possible world greatest market. “China drive this little Fergie up prices and they’re paying a was building up infant the steps of Parliament.” He Parliament and if you don’t visited he met “Will and Tuesday morning. represent those who elected Kate” who he said were Shane regards his biggest price for that. “One of my formula as they had a signed described the proposed tax regrets is that I was never contract for dairy produce from ruminant animals as you.” very very pleasant. “A achievement in Parliament As to contentious issues modern young couple.” He as the role he played in the able to get them to change because of the massive inconsistent in that it didn’t their structure. (Currently an growth in China. The apply to other ruminant such as the deployment of talked most to Kate who formation of Fonterra and the troops to Iraq, he harks back commented how beautiful legislation that was required 18kg lamb is fetching $100 forward forecast however animals and was “an absolute at the farm gate. In Europe didn’t eventuate hence blatant tax on farmers.” He to the sending of troops to she found New Zealand and for the merger of the dairy Iraq a decade ago. “I had very how friendly the folk were. factory. He was, he says, the same lamb would sell they didn’t need any more. was charged with disorderly for $280 because that’s what While the baby formula conduct, but it was thrown mixed feelings at the time,” “They’d been staying at a “totally non negotiable” on he says. “With the benefi t retreat in the Wairarapa.” the need to have a marketing the market would pay. They contamination had some out in court as had been could be receiving 100% impact at the time Fonterra expected. Provocatively they of hindsight we should have It’s been quite a journey. structure that would be of been slower in responding.” Shane describes politics as truly international scale.” He more than they do now. If was in a joint venture with had parked the little tractor they did the New Zealand a China company who were “Exhibit A” legally parked He qualifi es this by saying a “hugely fascinating and adds though it was a tight though that ultimately Blair challenging career.” vote. “Caucus had a one economy would potentially supplementing the formula outside the courthouse, says benefi t enormously.” He with melamine which is Shane with a grin. and Bush acted on the advice As to the future Shane is a vote majority over a period they were given at the time little coy. He’s had offers, of three years.” From 1998 concedes though “the toxic at certain levels - the Shane has another housewife would pay more market “quickly recovered”, humorous tale which he in a reference to the weapons but for the moment is “happy to 2003 it came up weekly of mass destruction, which to be back on the farm.” in discussion. Shane sees the for lamb” as happened with says Shane. The botulism relates happened in the early historic merger of the three the dairy products.) scare which turned out to be a false positive had equally fl attened the markets in China short term. “New Zealand still has a very high regulation for food standards that matches COWS anywhere in the world,” and HORSES Shane insists. N ARERS ESTOC Thirdly, the US economy WANTED had also affected the For all your international dairy price. Is New Zealand therefore Livestock requirements too reliant on the dairy Servicing the Coast industry? 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A 24 year old male The Eltham cameras are please contact us on (06) was arrested after a domestic proving their worth again 764 8055 incident and charged with after many of the incidents We are attending a large male assaults female, wilful occurring around the town number of domestic violence damage, assaulting police and have been caught on cameras incidents in the last few cultivating cannabis. and offenders identified and months which is rather Police recovered a stolen charged. disturbing. We urge those in Suzuki motorbike and are They are a fantastic tool, volatile relationships to seek following a good line of and it’s nice to be able to some form of help like the enquiry. A 17 year old male play offenders the footage of Tutaki Trust who provide was arrested and charged their actions after they deny family violence counselling with unlawfully taking a any wrong doing. Oh bugger. and services, rather than David Lindsay motor scooter from outside We have had three separate allowing the same incidents the Coronation Hotel in thefts of seats and table to repeat over and over, often Hello people. It’s been a Eltham. A 39 year old male furniture from the One One in front of children, who Home Away while since our last article was arrested and charged Three High Street Motel don’t forget that kind of From Home and we’re well overdue. with breaching a protection in Eltham since before behaviour. Things have been flat out order. Christmas until recently. The Tutaki Trust contact Permanent rooms for both officers the last few A 24 year old male was Offenders are described as phone number is 06 9284517 plus respite care weeks around Eltham. summonsed and had his car three males in their late teens That’s all for now, take care and day care Jobs of interest include, a impounded for sustained who always head south on out there. all available today. 29 year old male arrested loss of traction for doing a High Street after the thefts. and charged for breaching a 24 metre burnout outside the The seats are chrome with Senior Constable David 85 Clawton Street protection order, and a 20 year Police station on High Street. blue seats, as well as a white Lindsay and Constable New Plymouth 4310 old male arrested and charged A 41 year old male was seat, and two tables brown Dennis Gibbon, 06 753 5538 for the burglary of Antiques summonsed for theft and in colour. 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8 FROM THE BEEHIVE Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Doing well on the Coast SHOE & BOOT compete with a lot of bigger progress in all areas. we have. and more powerful countries. For example, almost 5,000 Our aim is to have 75,000 SALE New Zealand is about the people came off the long- David Deacon fewer New Zealanders on by SCARPAS small guy doing well. Let’s term Jobseeker Support ben- benefi ts by June 2018, and Also not forget about that. Let’s efi t in 2014 and the number reduce the long-term cost of hope that big corporates like of children who experienced benefi t dependency by $13 SHOE, BAG & LEATHER REPAIRS Chorus and SOEs like NZ substantiated physical abuse billion. 244 Broadway Post don’t forget small town decreased by almost 200, As we’ve already signalled, STRATFORD For all your Repairs New Zealand too. The small or 5.6 per cent, over the 12 and footwear we’re changing the overall Ph (06) 765 5591 towns doing well means the months to September 2014. crime target to require a 20 Fax (06) 765 5594 requirements whole country is probably Infant immunisations are at per cent reduction by 2018, doing well. an all-time high, rheumatic replacing the previous target And while you are thinking fever rates have dropped con- Jonathan Young MP for of a 15 per cent reduction by about how well you may siderably, and crime numbers New Plymouth 2017, which we’ve already or may not be doing, be as- continue to fall. achieved. sured that the government This programme is about We’re also lifting the target to The last couple of weekends is working hard for New challenging ourselves to do increase the workforce skills we’ve had some great parades Zealanders. Delivering bet- better, on behalf of the New of people aged 25-34. in Taranaki. We saw every- ter public services to make Zealanders who need the There’s still a lot of work to thing big and beautiful from a real difference to the lives most help, but also on behalf do and National will continue USA … shiny and sounding of New Zealanders is one of of taxpayers. to focus on making strides on great! That’s right – Ameri- National’s priorities. Our challenge now is to the things that matter to New carna made its Taranaki tour To reinforce our expecta- keep that progress going, as Zealanders and their families. again. And then last weekend tions, back in 2012 the Prime we try to help people who are We know if we can help our wwwnationalorgn Okato showed us life back in Minister set 10 specifi c re- harder to reach or who fi nd vulnerable get their lives on the last 150 years. Opunake sults we want to achieve over change more diffi cult. a more independent track, knows how to put on a great the next few years. This means there will need there’ll be real gains not only parade too. Their Christmas These are in areas that have to be more cooperation, more in realising their potential, Garage Doors Specialists parades was one of the best. been challenging to govern- new ideas, and more reaching but also in savings for tax- Parades are part of Kiwi cul- ments, not just in New Zea- outside the public sector to payers. ture. It’s great to see our com- land but around the world – fi nd solutions. The Govern- munities come out and show such as welfare dependency, ment is interested in doing Taranaki coastal is a great off and there is a lot to be glad crime, child abuse, and edu- what works to get results that place. People who live on the about in Taranaki and New cational achievement. change people’s lives for the coast have got real grit. Be • Sectional, Roller, Tilt. Zealand. However we can It’s pleasing to see the latest better. proud of who you are. • Automatic Openers and must do better. New Zea- six-monthly update of our We’re extending three of our Jonathan Young MP • Repairs & Maintenance land is a small country at the Better Public Services pro- targets because we think we for New Plymouth Call for a Free Measure & Quote bottom of the world and we gramme shows we’re making can build on the momentum Ph 06 7588073 On this month in history: Bee- thoven dies JONATHAN YOUNG On March 28, 1827 the On the same date, 32 years MP FOR NEW PLYMOUTH great composer Ludwig Von earlier, he had made his debut Beethoven died and his fu- as a pianist aged 24. Need to speak with your local MP? neral held in Vienna with an The composer, who was deaf Monthly clinics being held in estimated 20,000 mourners. , is remembered for many Opunake. 3rd Mon each month. This was in contrast to Mo- great musical works includ- 10am - 12pm. Opunake Business zart whose funeral was very ing Fur Elise and his First Centre. Please email or phone poorly attended. Piano concerto. to book a time. 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144 Broadway North Ph: 06 765 58 24 - Mob: 027 270 7368 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 13, 2015 NEWS 9 Doing well on the Coast Normanby Overbridge alighment welcomed Whanganui MP Hon some work on this project orities including the Nor- prosecutions on many occa- “Thanks has to go to the “I would also like to ac- Chester Borrows wel- after so many deaths, crashes, manby Bridge. We were sions in Court as a result of community members such knowledge police, fire and comes Normanby Over- and near misses and so much all in agreement and our poor alignment, and road road as Andy Beccard and his ambulance officers who bridge realignment. lobbying from local people priorities were accepted, so surfaces collaborating with council colleagues, May- will be breathing a huge Whanganui MP Chester for the problem with the it is good to see we are fi - bad driving, i am very pleased or Ross Dunlop, and Ta- sigh of relief when the Borrows has welcomed bridge to be solved,” he said. nally getting a safer solution. this death trap is being fi xed. ranaki Road Transport As- project is fi nally complete. progress on the Normanby “Eight years ago the three “Having attended fatal crash- “It will be great for sociation rep Tom Cloke overbridge realignment. Taranaki MPs and Mayors es on the bridge as a police- those affected families to for their continual lobbying “We have all battled long “I am pleased to fi nally see went to NZTA with its pri- man, and then witnessed see the remediation too. and support for the project. enough for this project.” Manaia WI look back on a busy, positive year The March meeting of the annual report. The WI have kets and a pair of socks. Shrub – Ann Chisnall. May Crudis. Hand Craft – Babies Feeder Manaia Women’s Institute had a busy year.Among ma- Offi cers elected: President Wright Trophy - Any other Results of the March com- – to be donated. First Daphne was held in the St. Cuthbert’s terial donations made during - Ann Chisnall, Secretary – stem – Daphne Ashley. Mary petitions were: Shrub. First Ashley. Second Ann Chis- church lounge. Seven mem- the year were53 pairs of bed Desiree Phillips, Treasurer – Stevenson Cup – Home craft Daphne Ashley. Second nall. Third Rickie Neil. bers had enjoyed a Founders socks for local rest homes. Phyllis Malcolm. Committee – Jenny Hamley. Jubilee Phyllis Malcolm. Third Ann The Mary Hutton trophy day picnic at the Patea beach. 172 items were given to the – Joy Brogden, May Mulhol- Trophy – most points overall Chisnall. Other Stem. First was awarded to Freda Hill President Ann Chisnall wel- local midwife – 17 singlets, land, Edith Hicks, Meg Kelly, – Ann Chisnall Ruth Binns. Second Phyllis and the Wondering Coin was comed members to the An- 84 beanies, 24 jerseys, 31 and Rickie Neil Barbara Barr Cup – most Malcolm. Third Joy Brogden. won by Elizabeth McAllister. nual Meeting, and secretary pairs of booties, seven tank Annual competition win- unplaced entries – Mavis Home Craft. First Marion Secret friends were revealed Desiree Phillips read the tops, three quilts, fi ve blan- ners: Edna Free Trophy – West, Nicola Ashley, Lois Smith. Second Ann Chisnall with some surprises Now which one will I pat fi rst? - eeny meany miney ...

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outh in 1987, defeating Tony He said that in his role with Friedlander. Three years later the port, he knew all the he was out of parliament, los- councillors reasonably well, ing to John Armstrong in the and was looking forward to 1990 National landslide, but working with them. “I just was back again three years think people are looking to later as MP for New Plym- their councillors to not just outh. In 2002, he had one of serve their own interests, the largest majorities in the but they are wanting them country, but lost to National’s to work as a team to look at Jonathan Young six years lat- issues and apply their skills er. He was associate transport and experience and make minister, minister of transport decisions as a group, then fi nd safety and associate minister some direction, rather than of Energy under Helen Clark. making one decision one day Awarded a QSO in 2012, he and another the next.” was The highest polling unsuc- from 2010-13. cessful candidate was Peter With 3804 votes, Mr Duyn- Barker (3068 votes). Former hoven was, however a long councillor Phil Quinney, way behind the other suc- who lost his council seat at Former New Plymouth mayor Harry Duynhoven is cessful candidate, retired Port the 2013 local body election, back at the Council table. Taranaki chief executive Roy fi nished seventh with 1992 The man who outpolled Harry. Fellow new NPDC coun- Weavers. votes. cillor Roy Weaver. lors elected in the New Plym- Mr Weaver said he was sur- At the bottom of the poll Less than two years after outh City Ward by-election prised at the extent of his win. in 13th place was perennial being turfed out of the New caused by the resignations of Active Intentions Counselling “What people have been candidate Rusty Kane, who Plymouth mayoralty, Harry councillors John MacLeod telling me is that they want- polled 211 votes. on March 17. 2220. Phil Quinney 1992. Sylvia Huitson (MNZAC) Duynhoven is back at the and Len Houwers. ed more experience on the Final result. Roy Weav- Morris West 1870. Chris council table. Mr Duynhoven has been council, more experience in 117 Powderham St, New Plymouth This was the first New ers 7310. Harry Duynhoven Manukonga 1575. Reuben The former Labour govern- a familiar face on the New governance, more experience Plymouth council by-election 3804. Peter Barker 3068. Doyle 1517. Teresa Goodin 45 Regent Street, Hawera ment minister, ousted after a Plymouth political landscape in getting consensus around since the 1970s. The two new Mary Barnard 3018. Neil 1039. Chris Wilkes 539. term as mayor by Andrew for nearly 30 years. He was the table.” councillors will be sworn in Relationship problems? Judd, is one of two council- elected MP for New Plym- Holdom 2475. Bev Gibson Rusty Kane 211. Depressed, anxious, stressed - want to make some changes? CONTACT 027 6000 302 SumeSumellaa KKebabebab TTurkurkishish TTakake-e-AAwwaayy FFoodood

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The farm, which is on Kina Road, was owned by Anne Fleming who, with her late husband John, raised 10 children there. Ray went on to give an entertaining history of the Coastal Rugby Club before guest speaker former All Black captain Graham Mou- rie spoke. The idea of a combined Coastal Rugby team was first mooted after a team ap- proach from the three rugby Coastal Rugby president Brent Davies. clubs on the coast, Opunake, Rahotu and Okato 20 years ago. A full merger however players didn’t want to go ruary 21. Bernie’s widow the market. The lure of cheap did not take place till late back to their own teams.” Margaret was in the audi- beer seemed to be an add- 1996. Then Okato got involved. ence and is now the Coastal ed incentive. “After much “The initiative came from “There was a sort of re- Rugby Club’s Patron. debate around the table,” players,” said Ray adding volt,” said Ray to an amused “Bernie’s leadership in however the question was that for several years Opu- audience. these early days was abso- posed and swiftly answered “what are we? - we’re farm- Margaret Fleming, Patron of the Coastal Rugby Club. nake and Rahotu were run- Ray who used to play for lutely crucial said Ray add- Rahotu was initially not in- ing that Bernie remained ers” so the pub got put on Her late husband Bernie was the first chairperson of the ning combined teams and volved, but did subsequently involved in Coastal Rugby the back burner. Instead the Coastal Rugby Club. there was feedback that the just six weeks before the fi- right up to his passing. club leased a farm from Jim nal vote. Paul Bourke was secretary Lawn from Okato. There seemed to be general of the new Coastal Rugby Sixty five cows were do- agreement among the clubs Club and Vicki Trolove was nated and a further 35 were that they should combine. treasurer. free leased which meant “It was around the time dairy Coaching co-ordinator was they had 90 cows. Some of companies were also merg- Tom Goodin and Brent Da- the leased cows were not se- ing,” said Ray. After the vies, current President of cured, but that didn’t seem vote was taken the Coastal Coastal Rugby, was Club to matter said Ray raising a Rugby team was born. Captain. laugh. Within five years they Bernie Fleming from Ra- Former All Black captain had paid off the herd. hotu was approached to be Graham Mourie also be- In 1997 they took lease the first chairman of Coast- came involved and the slo- of the property which they al Rugby. He was widely gan “Men on a Mission” was had for 12 years. They next respected and had a lot of born. 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One of Coastal Rugby’s younger supporters, Wil- liam Kettlewell who is just 8 months old. Mother Jenny (nee Goodin), whose father Tom was also at the meeting, are long time supporters of the Coastal Rugby Club. “It could have been a pub,” said Graham Mourie who was guest speaker. towards player welfare. troduced Graham Mourie Ray commented that they MBE who captained 57 All won the farm on tender over Black games and played 104 Francis Mullin who was at games for Taranaki and was the gathering and judging by last year inducted into the his amusement at the com- IRB Hall of Fame. ment didn’t seem to mind. Graham was “a very The farm is mostly flat. strong advocate of Coastal “I think as a club we should Rugby, an inaugural coach be extremely proud of the and has Life Membership of farm,” concluded Ray. the Coastal Rugby Club” in- Farm advisor Peter Moffit troduced Brent. from Farmwise, who next Graham then took centre spoke and will continue stage and embarked on an in his role as farm advisor amusing address which be- on the 80 effective hectare gan with his describing the farm” explained that it was purchase of the farm as “a originally a west coast lease fantastic end” to what was farm that had been in the started. Fleming family for 30-40 “The aim was that we’d years. In later years the pre- be financially sustainable in vious owner employed 50- three years,” he said. 50 share milkers who will He then went on to give continue to run the farm. further background prior They have 240-250 cows to the formation of the and this season are on tar- club when “Okato were the get to do 85,000 kg of milk champions.” In the late 80s solids. “The farm is in pretty rugby on the coast was in de- food heart.” The Farm Su- cline, he said. pervisor is Mark Trolove. In 1992 they didn’t win a Peter, who with wife Lar- game during the year. “In issa Kelbrick, in their second 1993 I was approached to season as sharemilkers on coach it. We won the Sevens the farm, then spoke briefly tournament, then had a re- also giving some encourag- ally good year. Fifty (Philip ing statistics. The farm has a Barrett, uncle of present All 20 aside herringbone shed in Black Beauden Barrett) was which they have milked 230 the captain,” he said. cows this year. Last year “The players drove the they did 72,000 kg of milk merger,” Graham com- solids. This year they aver- mented. If you wanted to aged 4 kilo PKE a cow and survive you needed a unique next year is optimistically area and your own building projected to reach 90,000kg. ground he said which was “We hope to milk more stipulated as from Pihama to cows next year,” said Pete. Okato. “A lot of the decisions are He recalls they managed by committee,” added Peter to raise $100,000, $30,000 Moffit. from marketing, $30,000 Coastal Rugby presi- from memberships and dent Brent Davis then in- $30,000 over the bar.

OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS 14 Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Fish, Chips and More has a bright new look ...which many people admire and comment on

Bill and Ali Hayward enjoying their new outdoor furniture.

Bill and Ali Hayward’s easier for people,” says shop at 61 Tasman Street, Ali with a smile. There is Opunake has an appealing more natural light because SINCLAIR ELECTRICAL new look after an extensive the modifi cations have upgrade. allowed extra light from the & REFRIGERATION Just for a start the premises skylights. “It’s brightened it have a commercial grade and opened it up,” explains is pleased to be able to complete carpet laid throughout by Bill. all the electrical work as well RJ Eager (Stratford). “The The extensive electrical carpet is now easy to keep work (“a major job”) was as supply the paint for clean and tidy. We’re very completed by Sinclair pleased with it,” comments Electrical and Refrigeration Opunake Fish Chips & More Bill. of Opunake to a high The premises are more standard. “They were really spacious, with some wall good, really helpful,” and fi xtures being taken enthuses Bill. out, and others repositioned, The premises have also had a such as the ice cream station repaint and care taken to co- and coffee maker. “It’s Continued over page Bill and Ali are very comfortably seated at one of the new formica tables.

OPUNAKE FISH, CHIPS & MORE Bill and Ali would like to thank you all for your support during our 1st year.

OPEN 7 DAYS 11am to 8pm Ph: 761 8478 Colourful booths have also been installed giving customers a place to sit and eat. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 13, 2015 15 ...which many people admire and comment on

Bill serves a customer below the new menu board, which is “nice, clear and sharp.” Continued from page 14 RJ Eagar Stratford are delighted to provide the floor coverings ordinate colours within. The for Bill and Ali’s renovations. quality paints were provided by Sinclair Electrical and Refrigeration. There are two booths with brand new formica tables and very comfortable mini sofas to sit on to enhance the comfort of customers. The attractive tables were provided by Jones and Sandford of New Plymouth. 8.30am - 5.00pm “We wanted a 1960s milk 9.30am - 4.00pm 0800 753 2427 10am - 4.00pm 8.30am - 5.00pm bar look,” explains Bill. 10am - 2pm The legs of tables have been provided and expertly installed by AEA Stainless, so the annoying wobble one Pleased to have been of service sometimes encounters in eating places is unlikely.” to Opunake Fish, Chips and More Marvellous,” is Bill’s comment. He adds, “They’ll Ali and Bill are intrigued by where their customers all come from and the different last for a hundred years.” locations are pinned on this world map. Jones & Sandford Joinery Ltd The booths are bounded by “clean bright white” countries lead the way. couple tell an amusing tale “We’ve been blown away at Seratone panels solidly Outside on the pavement of why they had to switch how remarkable the changes 285 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth installed by Kevin Taylor. are some plastic chairs and from yellow to blue, because are. Ph: 06 759 9251 Fax: 06 759 0063 Mob: 027 4439416 A bold bright menu board tables, which are as “robust” the insects (“midges”) People genuinely like the has been mounted above as they are attractive. “I’m mistook them for fl owers changes,” concludes Bill. the counter, which allows really enjoying the seating and settled on the original the customer to see easily outside,” says Ali. The ones in droves. AEA STAINLESS what is on offer, which now includes ‘Meal Deals’ Jetter Tubs – which are very good Opunake Service Station value for money. Speedy 111a Tasman Street, Opunake Old power board building Signs of New Plymouth has Police Station completed all their signage A WE ARE HERE requirements. Bill and Ali E A are obviously delighted with their work, which is, “nice from The odd Bolts Box, and clear and sharp.” repair, replace, rebuild mild and stainless steels, An interesting new feature bolts, pins, bushes, washers or start from scratch! is a huge, colourful map Concrete cutting, yard galvanised pole repairs and whereby pins indicate where same day service! tourists who visit the shop Proud to support Opunake Fish Chips and More have originated from. So 111A TASMAN ST, OPUNAKE far patrons from European PH: 06 761 8834 16 FARMING Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS From paddock...to Parliament...to paddock

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For all the latest deals - see our website www.travelsmart.co.nz Call Bev Ellice OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 13, 2015 NEWS 17 Opunake High School Head students, 2015 Opunake High School has are to encourage students to basketball and touch rugby. selected Brody Chapman and bolster their self-esteem and She also enjoys her job as a Ashleigh Tito-Collins as their believe in themselves. “I’ve cleaner at the school. Brody Head Students. What was got a lot of spirit and I’d like enjoys quality time with fam- their reaction? to use that to get participa- ily and friends. He also likes “I was in shock. I couldn’t tion in activities, in things swimming, bushcraft and believe it. It was something up. She mentions athletics as archery. Who said he wasn’t that I thought was out of my an example of what she has sporty?’ reach. I feel very privileged in mind. Final comments? Ashleigh – to make my family proud,” “I’d like to see school spirit said she was excited that her said Ashleigh. enhanced – to see people take hapu Awhina had won the Po- “ I’d never have expected it. part in events. I’m not ask- hutukawa trophy for athletics. It was amazing,” commented ing for excellence, I’m just We’ve never won it before. Brody. He explained that as asking for people to try their It was a big thing to win it.” he is “not very sporty”, it hardest,” says Brody. “It’s an honour. I’ll sin- would have mitigated against Hopefully, there is time cerely try my hardest – not his chances. for these two student leaders just for me, but for those who This year Ashleigh is study- to fi nd time for relaxation. look up to me,” concluded ing statistics, english, biology Ashleigh plays Senior A Brody. and her two equal favourites - chemistry and physical education. Brody is studying chemis- try, physics, english, calculus and biology – his favourite. Ashleigh’s goals as leader THE SUN’S SHINING NOW Opunake High School student leaders Ashleigh Tito-Collins and Brody Chapman. BUT HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT WINTER SHED MAINTENANCE? We are a local company training local people. Email us at [email protected] Head Students for 2015 WAREA Finnley Binsbergen (17) and Rodney Cruden-Powell The next issue of the Opunake and (16) are the Head Students Coastal News is due out on March 27. at Okato’s Coastal Taranaki Phone us today to advertise on School. “I was pretty stoked. Yeah 761 7016 it was a bit special,” Finnley remarked about his promo- tion. “Guess I’m pretty proud because my brother had it two years before – carrying on the family tradition,” commented Rodney. This year Finnley is study- ing biology, mathematics (statistics), english, design technology and his favourite geography. Rodney’s subjects are the oronation Ae EW same as Finnley’s except that he is doing music instead of biology. Music is his defi nite Head students at Coastal Taranaki School, Rodney Cruden-Powell (left) and Finnley favourite and he plays the Binsbergen. drums. For relaxation Finnley en- University, with a Bachelor Finnley’s main goal for joys both sailing (he has his of Science in earth sciences in the year is to encourage his own yacht) and skiing. Play- mind. Rodney is still unsure whanau (Maunga) to win ing his drums and hockey are about what lies ahead voca- the competition. Rodney Rodney’s main interests in tionally, but it will defi nitely intends to promote art and his spare time. include music. He will pos- music within the school, so When he leaves CTS Finn- sibly study for a Bachelor in For all your helicopter work it enjoys the same status as ley intends study at Victoria Music at university. sport at CTS. 18 SPORTS Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Manaia Rugby Football Club looks forward to another year The 2015 rugby season is made Ross Brown teams, almost upon us and Manaia Luke Hohaia, Mason Mil- is gearing up for another ham, Riley Putt, Tom Sim- successful year. 2014 was son, Aston Wilson, Corbin a year of highlights. The Nelley, William Guthrie, U7’s coached by Andrea Connar Mitchel, Matthew Bird and Casey Laing had Piccard and Brae Scott. a lot of fun, and the team Corbin Nelley and Mason played really well all season. Milham made the Taranaki The U8’s had new coaches Ross Brown team and Tom in Cory Lott and Tyarn Ka- Simson, William Guthrie, tene, and they soon had this Shannon Haenga, Judda team humming, only los- Turahui, Connor Mitchell ing one game. Leroy and and Meihana Grindlay mak- Nicola Nelley managed an- ing it into the Taranaki U13 other title win, coaching the team. U10’s through to winning To cap this off, the club the South Taranaki tourna- was proud when two of our ment. The U11’s had an- boys, Meihana Grindlay and other good year with Mark Judda Turahui earned schol- Gallie, and Fingers Walker arships to Kings College. and Shelley Craig getting So with the new season their team to the semi’s. The about to start, we welcome U13’s backed up from win- all players new and old, ning the Taranaki Champi- back for another year in a onship in 2013 with winning country club that is proud the John Major shield again of what it has achieved and in 2014. The coaching staff for the ‘club based fun atmo- of Kepa Grindlay, Karl Pic- sphere’ it fosters during the card, Chris Putt and Makere season. Hook and the team had an Registration days are outstanding season, going held at the Manaia Sports Nearly 200 of world’s best surfers to compete in Taranaki through undefeated, scor- Complex on the following ing 990 points for with only dates; Thursday March 12 Taranaki’s two World Surf Kiwi and international com- few venue options up our surfing which is great for 8 scored against. They beat (4-5pm), Saturday March League (WSL) competitions petitors. sleeves I’m confident we’ll spectators and supporters.” NBOB 98-3 in the final on 14(1011am) and the follow- in late March will turn into a However, with WSL’s be able to get through it all,” From the original limit , which was ing Thursday March 19 (4- surf-a-thon of the world’s blessing, all entrants will be says Williamson, from Surf- of 72 entrants in the Port a fair indication of the domi- 5pm). best following an oversub- allowed to compete for the ing Taranaki who host the Taranaki Pro, there are now nance they held in the com- scription of entries. events based at Taranaki’s event. 92 including six competitors petition throughout the year. Any queries please ring Entries for the WSL’s Fitzroy Beach running from “The up side is that there’ll on the elite World Champi- The U13 team won the Ross Clark (President) 274 Women’s Qualifying Series March 24 to 29, says event definitely be international onship Tour (WCT) - Bi- Paddy Manu Sports Award 5737, Megan Peters (Secre- Pro, and the director Craig Williamson. competition level surfing anca Buitentag (SA), Lau- for Team of the Year and tary) 272 6644, Nicola Nel- North Beach Pro Juniors for “It will be a challenge with for the public to watch each ra Enever (AUS), Sage Kepa Grindlay was a finalist ley (Treasurer) 272 6661, or Boys and Girls closed on our six-day event window and every day - if there are Erikson (US), Tatianna in the Coach of the Year cat- Simon Guthrie (Convenor) February 25 with an over- to run the competitions with contestable surf conditions egory. 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Harry James did a hand stand on his board, Murray Baylis and Arnold Hickey walked their boards and hung ten. Alex Corrigan rode a wave for the longest ride. Soul’s son Shem showed style as the youngest and up and coming surfer. Photo from right to left: Josh Baylis, Alex Corrigan, Harry James, Murray Baylis, Arnold Hickey, Soul Vallis and his two sons Sid and Shem. Former Silver Fern succeeds netball stalwart A former Silver Fern is ended her closing speech Taranaki is in a positive CUSTOMER TOWER MOTORS PUBLISHING 05/03/15 the new head of Netball with the acknowledgement space going forward”. SALES REP APETERS PUBLICATION TARANAKI DAILY NEWS Taranaki. At the AGM to her family. “The support Hodson was a ADVERTImember SING DESIGNER Rlowe SECTION RUN OF PRESS held on February 23 at they provided gave me the of the Silver Ferns team PROOF PROOFED 4/03/2015 1:22:10 p.m. SIZE 18.6X16 the Stratford District War ability to do this role for as which won the world Memorial Hall, Joan Hodson long as I have and I’m very championships in 1987. AD ID 6580128AA FAX 027 666 9351 was elected to succeed grateful for this”. Since thenPLEASE she has coachedAPPROVE THIS AD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONS longtime board member Netball Taranaki General the Auckland Diamonds and president Julie Boulton, Manager Steve Roberts says and been a top international MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. who has been on the board Julie has made a significant umpire. for 10 years, the last two contribution to our sport in Also at the AGM, life as president. In this time the last decade. “Always member Ivy Topping was the Board have had many professional in her approach elected as a new Board successes and she is very she has ensured that the game member , to join Joan proud of the achievements and members were always Hodson and current board made in her tenure. “The front of mind. Well known members board members, development of a new long in the community, she has Jacqueline Baker, Maria term strategic plan and the provided wise counsel and Ramsay and Roger Wells. Julie Boulton (Centre) with the past two Presidents Bev Raine (left) and Theresa Strachan. return of the Taranaki A I know that she’ll be at the team are a couple of key courts first week of the highlights in recent times, season, contributing as she Energy City Ford but it’s the relationships always does”. developed over this time Roberts also said that that will provide the fondest whilst Julie will be missed Cheque Deal Is Back!! memories” she said. he was very excited about Boulton recognized the what lays ahead. “With the commitment and challenges work done in the past and that comes with volunteering a new team in place I’m and the support needed and comfortable that netball in Cheque Promotion continued from page 17 skills against the world’s Offer runs until 31/3/15 best from Europe, South Energy City Ford Weston-Webb (US), Dim- Africa, Japan, the United ity Stoyle (AUS), and Nik- States, and of course – our One ThousandFive Hundred Dollars Only ki Van Dijk (AUS). cousins from Australia.” $1500.00 In the North Beach Pro Ju- The Port Taranaki Pro – nior events, there are now 64 a world Qualifying Series entrants in the boys’ com- event enables surfers to special offer or deals petition and up to 48 in the earn valuable points to get Not to be used in conjuction with any other Energy City Motors New Plymouth girls’. Jacob Wilcox will be on to the elite World Tour, Only one cheque per vehicle. Valid only for ia apply on any finance deal returning from Australia to and Taranaki local Paige & Hawera. Finance Company Lending criter defend his 2014 champion- Hareb will be looking to ship title in the boys’ Pro continue her determined and Junior, along with Tatianna strong start on the QS cir- gy City Motors Weston-Webb defending her cuit this year. Also to watch Present this cheque at Ener girls’ Pro Junior title from will be Whangamata’s Ella used vehicle, 2014. Williams, as well as Muri- Use it as a deposit on a selected “We have a lot of Kiwi wai Beach’s twin dynamos add it to your trade in value, competitors in the lineup as Gaby Sansom and Bian- le. well which is fantastic to ca Sansom. a c ash discount off a s elected used vehic see,” says Williamson. Hareb is currently ranked 6580128AA OR use it as “These are the only World fifth on the QS, having Surf League events in New achieved second place in the Zealand, and it gives our Hainan Pro in mid-January, Energy City Motors locals will have the chance and 17th place in the Austra- Your South Taranaki Ford Dealer SALES: Paul Plumtree | 027 703 7763 Paul and Grant Cnr High & Caledonia Sts, Hawera | 06 278 4044 Grant Crawshaw | 027 441 9812 to prove their competition lian Open in early February.

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PLEASE NOTE: The date for the blessing published excellence endorsements and success in scholarship Welcoming any new families into in the last issue of the Opunake and Coastal News was changed to the above date. examinations. the area. Come and have a look at our child friendly facilities  Classroom environments are settled with students on task and ession imes uesay ursay .am .pm engaged in their work.

Enuiries Contact: 06 763 6  There is a positive tone and Call us today to advertise 06 761 7016 learning culture throughout the AOT PLACENTE WWhanauhanau tuputupu nngatahigatahi - FFamiliesamilies ggrowingrowing ttogetherogether school. Recruiting now  The hostel has strong systems for

gathering and responding to CHURCH NOTICES student ideas, issues and

Opunake & Okato Co-operating Parish Come join us at concerns. It is important to extend CHURCH SERVICES these systems school wide. This OKATO Playgroup should enable all students to have St Paul’s Opunake Co-op & Rahotu input to aspects of review, on- Opunake Cooperating Parish St Pauls, Havelock St, Welcoming parents & children from birth to going monitoring and 9.30am every Sunday and the six years old. improvement. Rahotu - Wesley - 11am first Sunday of the month. We have toys for all age groups, fun activities, Oakura - St James - 10am, 2nd & 4th Sundays. arts, crafts, dress ups, music, baby area and HERE TO THERE Okato - St Pauls - 10am, 1st & 3rd Sundays. much more.

Opunake Catholic Church Morning tea is provided. WITH CARE 5954630AA Hostel Open Day SUNDAY 8.30 am at Pungarehu (St Martins), st rd Red Cross Community Transport volunteers have helped See our boarding and school facilities and meet with the ‘hostel family’. Open on 1 & 3 each 10am at Opunake (Our Lady Star Of The Sea). Wednesday 17,000 people get to their community appointments. month (school term) from Why not join us? Friday, March 20, 2015 : 11.30 am – 2.30 pm

Other areas at St Lukes Hall New Zealand Red Cross needs more volunteers to drive vulnerable people to 10am to 12pm their health and community appointments. If you have a good driving record Enrolling now for 2016 and beyond. Manaia - Sacred Heart - 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 5pm on Carthew Street in Okato. and would like to assist in this rewarding work, we’d love to hear from you. (2nd, 4th and 5th Sat at Hawera’s St Josephs). Call us on 0800 733 276 to find out more. To confirm your attendance (for catering purposes), please contact: Gold coin donation. Dawn Eaton (Headmaster’s / Hostel PA)  06 757 6116 or E-mail [email protected] Kaponga - St Patricks, Sunday 8.45am 0800 733 276 Visit - www.npbhs.school.nz Okato - ALLSt. Patricks WELCOME - Saturday 6pm For further information, contact Charlotte on 027 514 5555. www.redcross.org.nz

OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 13, 2015 WHAT’S ON PAGE 21 COASTAL CARE DAWN BLESSING – DATE TET CUE THEATRE, INGLEWOOD CHANGE! THE GAME’S AFOOT or HOLMES FOR THE HOLI- WHAT’S ON Tuesday March 17 at 6.30am. Refer advert for more details. DAYS, 7 – 19 April. Refer advert. RAHOTU OPUNAKE COMMUNITY POOLS PERCY THOMPSON GALLERY HAWERA REPERTORY. HOME & SCHOOL Aquafi t& lane swimming. A/F – Mon 6:30pm, Tues/Thurs TONY CARTER – March 5 – 29, opening Thursday 5 at 6pm. ANZAC by John Broughton directed by Clive Cullen.18 - 25 5:30pm & 6:30pm, Tues/Fri 9am.Lanes – Mon-Fri 6:30- Refer advert. GLEN HAYWARD Feb 6 March 1st April 2015.Cinderella by Ben Crocker directed by Donald A.G.M. 8:30am. Mon 6:30-7:30pm, Tues – Thurs 5-7:30pm. Public TSB COMMUNITY TRUST – ROADSHOW TO DIS- Campbell.4 - 11 July 2015 Wednesday 25th swimmingWeekends & Public Holidays 1-4pm. CUSS BIG CHANGES TO THE TYPES OF GRANTS OPUNAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY OPUNAKE & COASTAL March 2015 Meet on the 1st Monday of each month. Monday 2 March, Hawera – March 13, 12.30 – 1.30pm, Hawera War at 7.00pm Everybody’s Theatre 5.30pm Get together 6pm Meeting. Memorial Hall at the Rahotu Tavern OPUNAKE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Opunake, 16 March, 12.30-1.30, Sandfords Event Centre. NEWS Lounge. First Sunday of each month at the Opunake Town Hall, TARANAKI MASTERS GAMES Everyone welcome. 1-4pm. All welcome March 12-15refer advert BARNEY AND CO RAHOTU TAVERN COMING EVENTS Distribution Area Mondays 1.30pm.St Barnabas Church Hall.Games, friend- Dorky Memorial Pool Tournament 1pm Sunday 15th March. ship, cuppa. All welcome. Wednesday 18th March Rahotu Tavern Quiz Night - Get your Distribution Map ELTHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY team together for a night of fun and laughter. $5 per player Corner York and Bridge Streets.Open 1.00 p.m. – 3.30 6.30pm start. Spot prizes, raffl es and best dressed team prize. Thursdays and Fridays Pre register by 15th. SURF INN Rahotu DB Pool Team - looking for new members please Every day free pool. Every Friday free sausage sizzle from 5. register by 15th ph Tavern 06-763-8847. Tournament starts Every Sunday afternoon. Pool comp 17th March. COASTAL YOUNG FARMERS THE VILLAGE GALLERY Meet 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm at the Okato South of the Mountain. Hawera Art Club Exhibition – March Bowling Club. 16 – April 10. TARANAKI COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME, ST. MARY’S DIOCESAN SCHOOL MANAIA Open Day – Wednesday March 18 2015, 10am – 3pm Running every Thursday night from 7.30pm, 11 Surf High- OPUNAKE PRIMARY HOME AND SCHOOL AGM way, South Road, Manaia. March 18, 10.30am at Soul Kitchen, Opunake EGMONT EUCHRE CLUB NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS HIGH SCHOOL HOSTEL Meets every Thursday 1pm at the Opunake Bowling Club OPEN DAY Manaia Rugby Football Club CAPE EGMONT HISTORIC LIGHT & MUSEUM Friday March 20, 2015 – 11.30am – 2.30pm. Enrolling now Registration dates @ Manaia Sports Complex Open 11am – 3pm weekends, Bayly Road, Warea. for 2016 and beyond. Please refer advert for further infor- Thur 12th March 4-5pm TODD ENERGY AQUATIC CENTRE mation. Sat 14th March 10-11am Family fun times 10.30am to 4.30pm. CONNECT15 Thur 19th March 4-5pm COASTAL SINGERS Connecting people to jobs and careers. TSB Hub, Hawera All players welcome. Any queries please ring 7pm every Thursday night.Contact 761 8654. on May 22-23. Simon Guthrie 278 5608 or Megan Peters 272 6644, ELTHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONFRIDAY MAR- OPUNAKE SPORTING SHOOTERS or Nicola Nelley 272 6661. KETS AGM – Wednesday March 25 at Headlands at 7.30pm. 8am to 1pm, Carpark of Touch Point, High Street, Eltham RAHOTU HOME & SCHOOL AGM SCHNITZEL NIGHT Wednesday March 25 at 7pm at the Rahotu Tavern Lounge. Every Wednesday at the Stony River Hotel, Okato. TARANAKI HOME AND LIFESTYLE EXPO SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS TSB Stadium, 27-29 March – Refer advert for further details. 23 Napier Street • PO Box 74 • Opunake • Telephone and Fax: (06) 761-7016 • e-mail: [email protected] History Book. These are now available from the Opunake ELTHAM DOWNHILL CHEESE RACE www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz Library Plus. Easter Saturday, April 4 2015. Refer advert. NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL HATHERLY HOUSE An Outstanding Boarding School For Your Son Providing growth opportunities in a family environment.

2015 Boarding Fees - $10,840 pa. Exceptional Value

2014 ERO Report states –

 Many students achieve merit and excellence endorsements and success in scholarship examinations.  Classroom environments are settled with students on task and engaged in their work.  There is a positive tone and learning culture throughout the school.  The hostel has strong systems for gathering and responding to student ideas, issues and concerns. It is important to extend these systems school wide. This should enable all students to have input to aspects of review, on- going monitoring and improvement.

Hostel Open Day See our boarding and school facilities and meet with the ‘hostel family’.

Friday, March 20, 2015 : 11.30 am – 2.30 pm

Enrolling now for 2016 and beyond.

To confirm your attendance (for catering purposes), please contact: Dawn Eaton (Headmaster’s / Hostel PA)  06 757 6116 or E-mail [email protected] Visit - www.npbhs.school.nz

22 WHAT’S ON Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS South of the Mountain Hawera Art Club Exhibition 16 March-10 April

The Village Gallery, 166 High Street, Eltham Open Mon- Sat 10am -3pm

St Mary’s Diocesan School, Stratford Our parents choose St centred facilities, we offer Our fi rst class pastoral care Our girl’s-only environment, Mary’s Diocesan Stratford unique boarding options and Big Sister programme family atmosphere and because they want the best tailored to the individual ensure that new girls are boutique boarding facilities for their daughter, and they needs of your family, connected to the St Mary’s all allow girls to discover who value the wide range of including seasonal boarding Diocesan family from their they can be. educational opportunities, in for the farming community. fi rst day with us. Leadership Help your daughter to realise an all-girls setting, fostering From Physics to and service opportunities her potential by selecting St each individual girl to realise Photography, our girls excel allow every girl to develop Mary’s Diocesan for her life- her potential. across a broad range of their talents and skills long learning journey Centrally located in the subjects and their academic Small class sizes, passionate Boarding enrolments for Easter Saturday April 4th 2015 heart of Taranaki, St Mary’s studies are complemented teachers and high academic 2016 are now open. Market Day starts at 9am Diocesan has been nurturing by co-curricular choices as expectations sit alongside First race starting at 11am Year 9 to Year 13 girls for varied as Young Farmers our values of respect, Come and visit St Mary’s Contact for Stalls: 101 years. Club, Kapa Haka and Glee, responsibility, perseverance, Diocesan on Open Day and Eltham Four Square 06 764 5310 or We are the only school in as well as traditional whole service, and care, and refl ect discuss with us your boarding Peggy on 06 764 8957 Taranaki that specialises school sports and music the special Anglican character needs tailored to suit your in boarding, with great girl events. of St Mary’s Diocesan. daughter.

news, the New Zealand dollar has dropped against the Stratford Painters American, so if you’ve been The March exhibition is by a www.tart.co.nz. Packets of thinking of getting one of my group of painters who have collages are rolling in for books, they’re now cheaper met every week for more the 17th annual International for USA artlovers. They’re than a decade. In Stratford, exhibition/exchange. More on the ‘Press’ page of my Taranaki, New Zealand. See than 3 dozen so far and website www.dalecopeland. the work of 10 of these artists it’s only just March. I’m co.nz. on the virtual tart website at keeping up. Just. In other Dale Copeland. SStt MMary'sary's DDiocesanioces an SchoolSchool StratfordStratford An integrated Anglican Year 9 – Year 13 Boarding and Day School in the heart of Taranaki Where each girl is nurtured to realise her potential OPEN DAY WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2015 - 10am - 3pm

Come and visit St Mary's Diocesan on Open Day Discuss with us your boarding needs tailored to suit your daughter 61 Broadway North, Stratford 4332 Telephone 06 765 5333 Email: [email protected] www.stmarysstratford.school.nz OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 13, 2015 WHAT’S ON 23 If you’re Irish come into the parlour It is time to select a new Rose in Ireland. Televised to over It is a celebration and a be announced on Saturday the light-filled decorated Lads if you would like for 2015. Do you have the a million viewers worldwide, highlight at the end of the April 25 at the fi nal in New streets, always a favourite to be an escort, you too qualities of a Rose? Maybe its popularity continues to summer break in Ireland. Plymouth. Tickets for the moment and highlight. can enter online www. you have not considered entertain, inspire and share The judging is based on the dinner and dance will be There are two nights of roseoftralee.ie/rose-escort. entering before now, and if in the stories and journeys of words of the song “the Rose available at the Plymouth televised live interviews For more information not then you could be missing the 32 International Roses in of Tralee”. hotel reception. The judges with the Roses and the new call Louise Buhler 06 274 the experience of a lifetime. Tralee each year. The selected winner will be will be looking for someone International Rose is chosen. 8494 or view and like our Don’t delay, check to see if The Rose selection is one of an ambassador for her region, to represent Taranaki with the Not only is a Rose chosen, facebook page “Taranaki you are eligible - enter online the highlights of the festival. family and community, and ability to also represent New but the “Escort of the Year” Irish Club.”www. www.roseoftralee.ie/roses Parades, fashion show, is someone who enjoys Zealand in Tralee. is also announced. roseoftralee.co.nz The Rose of Tralee Rose Ball, live concerts, socialising, meeting people This contest is not just for Selection is now in its 58th bands, discos, amusement and can communicate and the ladies. Yes, the lads  year. Centres from all around park and street stalls, family relate well to others. can enter too. Last year  the world select their Rose to entertainment, circus, races, Judging for the Taranaki Ciaran Forsyth from New represent their region on the Air show, and fireworks region will commence Plymouth represented New world stage in Tralee at the displays are some of the on Sunday April 19 with Zealand at the festival as one  International Rose of Tralee attractions bringing 200,000 individual interviews, and of the 32 International Rose Festival, the largest festival to the small town each year. the Taranaki winner will Escorts, and said it was, “one of the best experiences of my  life, and would recommend the experience”. There is a very busy tight schedule  for both the Roses and their  escorts, meeting sponsors,  media interviews, parades, Brooke Muggeridge photocalls, autograph 2014 Taranaki Rose  signings, and so on. It is a fun party atmosphere at the  festival, and the Roses attract  a fan following. Banners and  poster are displayed in their  support. The escorts are there to  support their Rose, and all  the Roses during the festival,  but are also part of the  celebrations. The grand ball  seats 1000 for dinner, and  entertainment includes brass  bands, aerial trapeze artists, 2014 NZ Rose Lisa Bazalo with other International Roses at the Newbridge Silverware and much more. There are shop and museum, Newbridge. three street parades through Stratford Painters Everybody’s Theatre OPUNAKE Opunake - MOVIES - BOUTIQUE THEATRE – HIRE For information email: [email protected] or check facebook- Everybody’s Theatre SESQUICENTENNIAL Lollies, popcorn, drinks, ice-creams , Upstairs Adults $10, Students 4-16 $8 Under 4 Free March 2015 chocolate bars, tea/coffee for sale Downstairs All $12, Senior Citizens $8. No Eft-pos

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Comedy, Drama | 1hr 35mins | PG | Coarse language British comedy heart-warmer from the creators of BBC series Outnumbered. Doug, Abi, and their three rug rats head to the Scottish Highlands for grandad's (Billy Connolly) birthday, whilst trying to keep their impending divorce a secret. Lionsgate Films UK SStt MMary'sary's DDiocesaniocesan SchoolSchool th th Saturday 14 @ 1 pm & Friday 13 @ 7 pm

StratfordStratford The Theory of Everything P An integrated Anglican Year 9 – Year 13 Boarding and Day Biography,JUNE 2014Drama, True Story, Romance | 2hr 03mins | PG The extraordinary story of Jane and Stephen Hawking. Biopic on renowned theoretical School in the heart of Taranaki physicist Stephen Hawking. Paramount Where each girl is nurtured to realise her potential Sunday 15th & Wednesday 18th @ 7 pm

Wild OPEN DAY Biography, Drama, True Story | 1hr 55mins | R16 | Sex scenes, nudity, drug use & offensive language WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2015 - 10am - 3pm The director of Dallas Buyers Club helms this true-story, self-discovery drama starring The Highway 45 Cruisers held a successful show at the Reese Witherspoon (in an Oscar-nominated performance). Witherspoon plays Cheryl Sandfords Event Centre on Sunday. Strayed, who took it upon herself to hike solo across 1,800 kms of America. th nd th Best hot rod: Steve Gooch. 20 22 & 25 @ 7 pm. Fox Best classic car: David Murray. Kingsman: The Secret Service Best motorbike: Warren Crawford. Action, Comedy, Thriller | 2hr 08mins | R16 | Violence & offensive language X-Men: First Class and Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn brings another comic book to People's choice: David Murray. the big screen with this comedy spy tale. Eggsy is a wayward youth until recruited into a Furtherest travelled: John Mowat. secretive global espionage agency by Harry Hart where he becomes part of their effort th Their display is still in the Library. to bring down a genius super-villain. Friday 27 @ 7 pm. Fox

* The short story/poetry competition entries have gone to judge Paddington Bear Comedy, Family, Kids | 1hr 35mins | G | Country of Origin: UK Graeme Lay. The duffel-coated, galoshes-wearing family favourite bear hits cinema screens for the * We have many events on the calendar which have little detail or final first time. Follows the comic mis-adventures of a young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British, who travels to London in search of a home. dates. PLEASE let the committee know details as soon as possible as we th want to reprint the brochure for distribution. Also if details are sent they 28 @ 1 pm. Studio Canal Come and visit St Mary's Diocesan on Open Day will be published in the Opunake/Coastal News. Discuss with us your boarding needs tailored to suit your daughter Insurgent * The Sesqui committee fireworks display is now December 5 at the Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Romance | 1 hr 59mins | M Shailene Woodley leads this follow-up to 2014’s Divergent, the young adult dystopian sci-fi 61 Broadway North, Stratford 4332 Telephone 06 765 5333 Sandfords Event Centre. We did feel very sorry for Okato who had all their Sesqui events in such about a heavily-guarded community in the near future broken into five factions based on Email: [email protected] individual skill sets. Paramount. 29th @ 7pm. Rialto www.stmarysstratford.school.nz miserable weather. However it was very successful.

24 WHAT’S ON Friday, March 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Three in one at Percy Thomson Gallery Percy Thomson Gallery in using a wide brush, but also years not to paint like him,” Stratford is currently featur- creates in a range of other he says with a smile. ing three artists – Michelle media. He explains that com- Rowland, William Whipp ing to Taranaki 13 years ago Tony Carter is a talented and Tony Carter. The exhibi- unleashed his creativity and photographer whose range tion runs until Sunday March he produced a plethora of of very large photographs is 29 and is well worth seeing. creative work. A dramatic huge and imaginative – of- Michelle’s exhibits mostly work on display is the boat ten of people often referred involve pastel on paper and ‘Rawara’, encountering a to as ‘characters’. “I like her subjects are often ani- terrible storm, which William to photograph very honest mals or birds, such as in ‘Tui has captured in a compelling open people, who live simple Song’. There is, however, fashion. “I love rivers, water lives,” he explains. I was an impressive oil on canvas and the stars,” he declares. intrigued by his photographs painting entitled ‘Mountain When he arrived in NZ from of ‘Cindy’, whose interests Trail’. A very appealing col- his native England he was were reflected vividly in lection of exhibits from this taken by the art of Peter the pictures in her bedroom, talented artist. McIntyre, but didn’t want to including Marilyn Monroe, William Whipp prefers oils copy him. “I’ve tried over the Elvis and James Dean. ‘Mountain Trail’ and the artist Michelle Rowland.

William Whipp with his painting ‘Waitemata Harbour’. Tony Carter with his photograph ‘Cindy’. THE GAME'S AFOOT Summer Sounds in stunning or HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS Written by Ken Ludwig King Edward Park Directed by Joan Ertel Let’s make the most of the performance by St Joseph’s part harmonies featuring your TET CUE THEATRE, fi ne weather – and what better Hawera Kapahaka Group favourite hits from vintage way to enjoy it than spending - Hato Hohepa O Hawera, eras, snappy dance moves INGLEWOOD an evening in our beautiful and then the main act, “The and fi rst class entertainment. 7 - 19 April King Edward Park listening Starlets”. “We are so excited to be Tickets from to some top quality music. Sarah Kelly, Georgia Gum- able to entertain in Hawera. Summer Sounds is a new bley and Sarah Greenwood Our music is family friendly, INGLEWOOD BOOK CENTRE event to the South Taranaki make up the dynamic ‘Star- fun and the well-loved melo- PH 06 7567 032 District Council’s events let’ trio. These multi-tal- dies are infectious. We hope $22 per person calendar which is set to ented performers, based in to have people at this event ($20 group bookings of 10+) be held on Friday 27 and Christchurch, have graced tapping their toes, singing www.cuetheatre.co.nz Saturday 28 March. Both the stages of professional along and maybe even getting evenings will start at 5:30pm theatres across New Zea- up for a boogie!” says Starlets with local Taranaki band land. Together, ‘The Star- member Sarah Greenwood. Guitarra followed by a lets’ bring delicious three South Taranaki District Another Council events co-ordinator Jody Bloor wants to see as many people as possible World come along to enjoy the evening’s free entertainment. Portraits from Ohura “You are welcome to bring along a picnic or make use of Tony Carter one of the food stalls which March 5 - 29 will be on offer,” join us for the Opening Thurs 5 @ 6pm “We want everyone to have a nice lazy evening enjoying Over the Fence the music in the beautiful Michelle Rowland surrounds of King Edward THE GAME’S AFOOT Park -It’s going to be a great & William Whipp or HOLM ES FOR THE HOLIDAY S couple of nights,” says Jody. Written by Ken Ludwig This event is proudly Directed by Joan Ertel brought to you by South Taranaki District Council TET CUE THEATR E, and supported by TSB INGLEWOOD Community Trust. 7 – 19 April Tickets from INGLEWOOD BOOK CENTRE PH 06 7567 032 $22 per person ($20 group bookings of 10+) www.cuetheatre.co.nz