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Published every Thursday Fortnight Phone and Fax 761-7016 A/H 761-8206 for Advertising and Editorial ISSN 2324-2337, ISSN 2324-2345 Inside Oakura School celebrates 150 years “It’s a place where you erha s had our fi rst fi ght, our fi rst kiss ma be, said ew l mouth and istrict fi re brigade extin ma or ndrew udd, guishing the s eaking at the Oakura d ing embers o all that School 150th celebrations remains o anaia’s held last weekend. t’s aimate otel. age . where we come together to grow and learn, said the ma or who congratulated the organisers o the success o the e ent which he said was an o ortunit or man to celebrate and reminisce . Oakura chool celebrated CUSTOMER PENNIALL ears last JORDAN weekend & with CO LTD PUBLISHING 09/03/16 mericarna rides again. an e ent that attracted o er age . SALES REP MELISSA.MOFFITT registrations, ar more PUBLICATION SPEC ADS-WELLINGTON ADVERTISING DESIGNER OUTSOURCERthan the ’d antici ated said SECTION RUN OF PRESS PROOF PROOFED 4/03/2016 laire hite, 10:51:31 hair erson p.m. SIZE 11X10 o the ubilee ommittee. AD ID 7153646AC he interest in the e ent FAX had ar exceeded what PLEASE APPROVE THIS AD AS SOONwe ex ected AS POSSIBLE. with u to NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONS i e generations o some MUST BE FINALISED amilies BY ha ing OUR attended MATERIAL DEADLINE. the school, echoed the rinci al o Oakura chool nne e worth. he noted istinguished amilies like the oone academic isits his amil who were oundation hometown. age . students and had someone rom each generation attend the school since. he celebrations began with a meet and mingle at utlers ee on rida night which was attended b around . On aturda morning in Oldest former pupil Colin Kochran cutting the Jubilee cake with the assistance of youngest pupil Phoebe Bennett. a large mar uee itched at Oakura chool, ormal all the students at Oakura concluded the celebrations. i ads said the rinci al. olin ochran who at speeches were held chool to re resent each o n her address the rinci hese da s students choose was the eldest ex u il attend aranaki ollowed b the cutting the decades were un eiled. pal stated that there were where the work, on the ing the celebrations began hare armers o the ear o the anni ersar cakes arious un e ents were held originall three schools in loor, at a desk or a uiet attending Oakura chool ha e a assion or the and decade hotos. ater in the a ternoon and in the the region. oru chool in lace o their own choosing. in when he was . e en ironment. ages , . in the morning artwork b e ening a dinner and a band oru oad was started in e’re ha ing to manage a started a ear later than the o erating out o a continuall growing roll, usual i e because o the ri ate residence. n , said the rinci al remark olio e idemic. e and his LOGFIRES * GAS * CENTRAL HEATING the fi rst building was built ing on the number o new See the experienced team at Penniall Jordan on site. n , a smaller sub di isions in Oakura. Continued page 3. school, irihau chool was established in irihau oad Servicing Taranaki since 1973 o oru oad to cater or those em lo ed in the THE EASTER BUNNY Qualified home consultations timber and saw mills in the district and ran or ears. HAS ARRIVED Free quotations n oru chool with Experienced, skilled installers u ils amalgamated with Oakura chool. othing re New Zealand home Council permits processed Heating Association mains o irihau or oru Member. chools though a fl ag laced Extensive spare parts service o er the weekend rough l marked the s ot where From quotation through to installation, our knowledge and experience will oru chool once stood. ensure you receive the right heating solution for you and your home Oakura chool toda has Don’t get caught out - talk to us today! classrooms and u ils. ince the last jubilee cel Penniall Jordan & Co Ltd ebrations ears ago, there ha e been man changes at The Easter Bunny has arrived! 191 Broadway, PO Box 343 the school. he dental clinic, Come in store for all your favourite brands of goodies STRATFORD 4352 or exam le, has gone much 4S UAR 45 including Cadbury, Whittakers, Lindt and Kinder! Ph (06) 765 5336, Fax (06) 765 5337 to the relie o u ils. he 77 TASMAN ST school now has a librar and OPUNAK The cutie on Vol. 24 No 5, March 27, 2015 would do for a picture… J pennialljordan.co.nz there are more classrooms. 06 761 8668 Also saying Happy Easter like it did on that ad too. (Not the ‘Hurry While Stocks Last’ bit tho…)
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do the rest,” he says of the 40 cow herd. His younger sister Atholie (88) who was also at the Jubilee said there were 6 children in the family and says Atholie they sadly lost their mother when she was 8. After returning from school Atholie would put the tea on. If there was any homework she often would be doing it at 10pm. “It was hard but it was good,” says Atholie. Brian Green who attended Oakura School leaving in 1948 to go to high school has some amusing memories of the school. He and his twin brother used to “swap identi- ties” to confuse the teachers. He remembers one occasion Four generations. Mike and Lila Jans and two of their sons Neville and Greg at when a farmer was shifting the meet and mingle. Mike’s mother went to Oakura School, while Lila’s father a herd of bulls. “The bull attended Koru School. Mike went to Oakura School and their children all attended ran through the school and the school and some of theMike and Lila’s grandchildren. Mike remembers the straight past me where I was school when he attended as having just two rooms.Mike’s parents were among the sitting – over my legs – and fi rst sett ers i t e regio d o ed cres of d i r e so st rted into the boy’s toilet. Roy the motor camp in Oakura. Mike said they had a two aside hand milking shed. Jans West jumped on the roof Terrace in Oakura is named after the Jans family. with a whip. The frenzied Brian also recalls being bull however couldn’t be “knocked out” by a fellow subdued and smashed the pupil though won’t mention toilets and then took off.” names.
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I was surprised at Entrance Doors looding in the O unake levels and possible routes so drains throughout outh the last edition of this paper, the number of houses shut Conservatories Township. While the removal we are hopeful it will occur. Taranaki. There have always and an intermittent bad smell up, and obviously holiday Garage Doors o egetation and drain However, if approved, the been issues with drains in by Hickey Place. homes, probably frequented Inserts/Retro Fitting cleaning has occurred in a earliest work will start is next for only a few weeks each Double Glazing Existing Joinery number of the town main summer. Once the decision of he ngineering year. While the owners of Maintenance drains, this will not overcome the cut-off channel is known, Department will provide an these properties pay rates Call today for a free the major risks of a future decisions will be able to update in the next edition. and are entitled to all the measure and quote e ent. On arch a meeting be made on the si ing and The water problem is a result services council provides, IN YOUR AREA EVERY WEEK was to be held between the replacement of a number of dirt accumulated in the there are a lot of services aranaki egional ouncil of culverts within the town. i es rom ears gone b , and in small towns that are very Ph: (06) 758 8073 and STDC to discuss the Work that will shortly apparently really becomes dependent on volunteers. The Fax (06) 758 4157 feasibility of a “cut-off commence includes an a arent during eriods o ire rigade, mbulance email: [email protected] channel” to run above the u grade o i es to o ercome high i e low. he i es Service and Everybody’s Web: www.rylock.co.nz town and di ert fl ood waters the problems of Pohutukawa Ian Armstrong will be cleaned during the Theatre to name but a few. Drive and improvements to almost all of our townships. winter months when demand the retention pond and out- These issues have included is lower than currently. This eo le owning such holida fl ow. number o backfl ow problems with ownership, process demands a lot of homes don’t usuall gi e in preventers have already been cleaning res onsibilities, water, and probably involves these areas, but expect and installed within the town to what structures can be built fl ushing, which the do not enjo their benefi ts. hile overcome the problems some over them and the like. In an want to carr out during hot perhaps controversial, I do properties had with waste attempt to clarify matters and weather. The intermittent wonder whether a surcharge Early hildhood Education entre water o erfl ows. gi e consistenc , ouncil has bad smell is from a breather or similar could be charged We are now taking Enrolments for 2016. approved a stormwater policy on the sewage line, and will on such properties. I would ublic meeting is to be which can be viewed on the be overcome with a carbon welcome any comment. Please ring Sarah on 0 752 4289 or held to allow questions to council web site or requested scrubber which is to be fi tted Sarah 027 322 3318 be asked and answered near from the Library Plus centres. to the pipe. I an A rmstrong 2502 Surf Highway 45 R 37 Okato ame a communit hero or a iti ens ward Nominations have opened or something that has been deser es an o fi cial well done send in a form. for the New Plymouth done o er a long eriod o for their work or dedication to “If you know someone istrict iti ens wards time – the quiet workers in a cause. These awards are the who should be recognised or 2016, and the search is on the background who usuall chance to gi e these eo le their efforts, send their name etro fit your e istin aluminium for anyone who has made a don’t get an glor but are the credit they deserve.” in now so that they can be indo s ith factory made dou le signifi cant contribution to the crucial or organisations and Nominations close on considered,” he says. lazed units y the professionals. community or local residents. community services,” says rida ril, but a or to iti ens wards Call now for “That contribution could be a or ndrew udd. ndrew urges eo le to not will be presented by the a one-off exceptional action “We all know someone who wait until the last minute to your free quote CUSTOMER HOUGHTONS PLUMBING HEATICouncil. 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American and American-themed cars Graham Giacometti giving a shine to his 1934 were at the Sandfords Event Centre in Packard. their hundreds Win s reen re la ements re airs assis traig tening Mangatoki WI learn about Lake Rotokare oiler its fitte and then we all had a picnic On December 2nd, 2015 out a few notices which were SImon and Liona gave us a lunch. ter lunch, fi e o ri ate re airs st roofing about 24 members, friends passed around. This was fol- talk about the setting up of us walked around the lake lasti wel ing ns ran e work and three children met at lowed by a gift exchange. Rotokare as a whole, and which was enjoyable. Colonel Malone’s Res- Our February meeting was the work that has been done 2 o r towing Our next meeting in March taurant in Stratford, and held on February 3, when and that of the future. They is the A.G.M. ourtesy enjoyed lunch together. seven members met up at were thanked and given a Much talking done. Robyn Lucy Moger Lake Rotokare School room. donation by Robyn Roberts, vehicles Roberts, our president, read availa le Manaia WI adopts Manaia School The March meeting of the the Manaia WI decided to school during the year. Chisnall 3rd. Homecraft – Manaia Women’s Institute adopt the Manaia School, The wondering coin was Biggest Potato - Phyllis Fa was held on March 1. The so are helping with their won by Anne Megaw. Malcolm 1st, Marion am ria treet awera speaker was Noleen Dwyer Discovery time, teaching Competition winners. Smith 2nd, Daphne Ashley o who spoke about a trip to the girls how to knit, sew, Shrub – Diane Wineera 1st, 3 rd. Handcraft - Jenny India with Peter Mathias and do scrapbooking and Joy Brogden 2nd, Phyllis Hamley 1st, Ann Chisnall rs The national theme for card making. They will Malcolm 3rd. Any Other 2nd, Diane Wineera 3rd. mr i tra o n Women’s Institute this also be helping with Stem – Joy Brogden 1st, year is “Adopt a.....,” and other things around the Phyllis Malcolm 2nd, Ann OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 11, 2016 NEWS 7 Opunake Volunteer Fire Brigade News Here is a hint about and Opunake brigades were Road when a person felling is making good progress alarm was screaming but the to extract her, as well as make space - saver wheels. They both called to this incident trees got himself into a spot of with his recovery and will fi re didn’t break through into entry into the locked house. weren’t designed to be on the straight a little north bother. One of the trees being soon be back out getting the premises. Once things used at speeds around 100 of Pungarehu. The car cut caught on another tree the winter fi re wood read . were manageable, we were The two Hannah girls from kilometres an hour. They veered to the right side of and twisted, subsequently As you know, it was Black dismissed and were back our brigade, Jana and Jozien, are only to get you back to the road, clipped a cabbage knocking and pinning him Monday in Manaia on the at our station by 8:00a.m. left on Wednesday to take civilisation so you can get tree, spun around and came under the foliage. Kaponga 29th. The last hotel in town We were called to an ad- part in two tower climbs and your punctured tyre repaired. to a stop after it hit another and our own brigade had One poor soul forgot tree. Luckily only moderate was burnt to the ground in an dress on Fox Street on Sun- other events in the United to hack a track into retrieve this point on the night of injuries were sustained and early morning blaze. Our day day 6th, when a kind friend States to mark the 9/11 at- Wednesday 24th, and earned the brigades didn’t have to use him before he was placed started off at 4:16 a.m. when of the house owner tried to tacks. We wish them all himself, his partner and any specialised equipment to on to the helicopter stretcher we were called to supply wa- get into the locked house via the best for the climbs and their baby a ride to the extract them from the vehicle. for a speedy trip into the ter in an e ort to slow the fi re. a window. Things didn’t go hope they have packed the Taranaki Base Hospital in On Friday 26th we attended Intensive Care Unit at the uckil , the fi re crews were according to plan, and she Voltaren for those aching an ambulance. The Rahotu an incident on the Watino Base Hospital. We hope he able to put a water blanket became wedged between leg muscles. Good luck girls. (screen) between the hotel the window sill, and frame, and the Four Square, and this suspended out into the room. The Fire Bell Americarna comes to town saved the day for the shop The situation became desper- owner. The shop’s smoke ate, so the brigade was called Continued from page 6 and most had. “It was a day where business owners needed to be out on the street,” she said. “There was a relaxed welcoming atmosphere here in Opunake, and thanks to Murray McEwan for the live music. I feel the Americarna people would have gone away with a positive feeling about Opunake.” Visitors appeared particularly interested in Everybodys Cinema, she said. “Hopefully, we’ll get the opportunity to improve even more next year,” D e n n i s St e w ar t k e e p s t h e p e ac e . she said.
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E S EE EW P M H ike us on Face ook 8 FROM THE BEEHIVE Friday, March 11, 2016 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Supporting hard working kiwis because National believes grow in confi dence. New Zealanders. in supporting hardworking When our businesses have Since coming into office This newspaper is sub ect to Z ress ouncil Kiwis – we’re increasing confi dence that our econom we’ve committed billions of procedures. A complaint must irst be directed in writing, the minimum wage by 3.4 is in good shape, and in strong dollars in infrastructure such within one month o publication, to the editor s/website per cent. hands, they invest for growth as the Roads of National Sig- author s email address. I not satis ied with the From April 1, the adult and create new jobs. This nificance involving around minimum wage will rise to also contributes to building 35,000 construction jobs. response, the complaint may be re erred to the ress $15.25, and the starting-out a more competitive and pro- Regional State Highway im- ouncil o - , The Terrace, ellington . and training hourly minimum ductive economy. provements are expected to r use the online complaint orm at wage will increase to $12.20. Through our Business result in a further 2100 jobs. www.presscouncil.org.nz lease include copies o the National has increased mini- Growth Agenda, we’re de- The Ultra-Fast Broadband article and all correspondence with the publication. Jonathan Young MP for mum wages every year since livering initiatives across and Rural Broadband Initia- New Plymouth coming into o fi ce. infrastructure, capital mar- tives are supporting over It is expected to directly kets, skills, innovation, ex- 4000 jobs between them. And As an MP, I know one of benefit more than 150,000 port markets and natural around $17 billion has been the most important things workers and lift wages resources. With our support, committed to the Canterbury hester orro s I can do is work towards a throughout the economy by businesses are increasingly rebuild which is employing F stronger economy and more $75 million a year. confi dent and backing them thousands of people. jobs to support our families This is well above annual selves on the world stage. and households. infl ation o . and gi es WeThis also newspaper/magazine/website/blog know that quality National believes is people sub ect in to the ew Zealand ress That’s why National’s our lowest paid workers more infrastructure ouncil. such as trans- employment can gain more economic plan is focused money in their pocket, with- port, telecommunications, skills, higher wages, and a squarely on building a out imposing undue pressure energy, -and omplaintswater helps give to be better irst directed lifestyle, inwhich writing, is why within one month o publication, to stronger economy that de- on businesses or hindering businesses confidence to we’re continuing to work a era ffice editor s/bloggers email address livers higher incomes and job growth. invest another dollar and hard on building a stronger ictoria Street provides more security for We’re also seeing wage employ -another I unsatis ied, person. Infra- the Kiwicomplaint economy. may be re erred to the ress ouncil o - h: all New Zealanders. and job growth across the structure projects , alsoThe deliver Terrace, ellington or email in o presscouncil.org.nz. chester.ha era@parliament. ovt.nz As part of that focus – and economy as our businesses thousands- of urther real jobs detail for and an online Jonathan complaints Young MP orm are available at www.presscouncil.org.nz Adrian Rurawhe MP for Te Tai Hauāuru No MP should be on the side of the slumlords Labour Taranaki Oce 21 Northgate Housing Minister Nick properties to a livable stan- not doing enough, and they Strandon Smith has written that he is dard. He exaggerates the know they can do more. New Plymouth doing all that is needed to im- cost but, more importantly, No MP should be on the prove the deplorable state of he seems to know the price side of the slumlords. No MP Oce hours: our rental houses. He wasn’t of everything and the value should be on the side of kids telling the truth. of nothing. 10am – 2pm getting sick. One hundred When it comes to decent and twenty votes to save 15 Monday to Friday The Children’s Commis- housing we don’t need to children’s lives. It’s not too 3 – 7pm Thursday sioner says there are 42,000 reduce lives to a monetary much to ask. hospital admissions and 15 value. One last point. Even as chil- children a year are dying due I make no apology for stand- dren like Emma-Lita Bourne to cold, moldy, and damp ing up for the simple idea that [email protected] die in slum-like state houses, houses. every Kiwi child deserves 06 757 5662 | 0800 ADR1AN ational is rofi ting o those He also says the “Govern- Andrew Little MP, Leader a decent place to live. That houses by taking a dividend ment made a promise to New of the Opposition principle is part of what New of $100m a year. Zealand children: We will Zealand is all about. A decent Authorised by Adrian Rurawhe, Parliament Buildings, make your house healthy. place to live is at the heart of That’s $1,500 per state Wellington Three years on from that als to have proper insulation, the Kiwi dream. house - enough for basic Budget promise, this bill will to be weathertight, and have Last year, a bill similar to repairs that would have made do little for children living in adequate heating. mine came before Parlia- those houses livable. Any cold, damp, moldy housing. ment and lost in a 60-60 tie. government with any mo- It is a wasted opportunity For most landlords, it will This year, if the same parties rality would stop taking a and a broken promise to our mean no change because they vote for my Bill it will pass rofi t o state housing im children.” already do a good job. For the 61 to 60. mediately. It would put that 1011 - Rurawhe electorate ad 70x100.indd 1 13/10/15 14:30 In short, the Government’s few who rent out slums to our But I want the vote to be 121 money into maintenance and Andrew Little policy will see children con- poorest families, it will mean to none. No MP should be upgrades so those Kiwi kids tinue to get sick and die. they have to lift their game. It able to sleep at night knowing have a decent home to live in. Labour Leader I have a bill that will be de- is a law that will save lives. they voted for kids to die in bated in Parliament that does Nick Smith says it would unhealthy houses. I want the Andrew Little MP, Leader what the Government has be too expensive to get slum Government to back my bill of the Opposition failed to do. It requires rent- landlords to upgrade their because they know they are Labour Taranaki Oce 21 Northgate On this month in history Strandon Roosevelt accepts nomina- New Plymouth tion On March 4, 1932 Franklin Oce hours: Delano Roosevelt accepted 10am – 2pm the Democrat Party’s nomi- Monday to Friday nation for the US presidency. He was eventually elected an 3 – 7pm Thursday unprecedented three times. n his amous fi reside chats’ he outlined his plans to com- bat the Depression and reduce unemployment. [email protected] 06 757 5662 As a result of adult-onset polio he was often in a wheel- chair and was generally pho- tographed from the waist up. Authorised by Andrew Little, Parliament Buildings, His well-known saying was, Wellington “All we have to fear is fear itself.”
1010 - Little electorate ad 70x100.indd 1 13/10/15 14:21 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 11, 2016 NEWS 9 Mobility and More thriving in new location For one month in 2002 Kev- in Bromell lay dangerously ill in a coma, hovering between life and death. The registered electrician had fallen off a ladder while working in Stratford. His wife Marilyn anxiously awaited news of her husband’s situation, day- by-day. Thankfully Kevin emerged from his coma, but had to Your only local community accounting firm spend about six weeks in hospital as he recovered. He was, however, not in good shape and needed extensive rehabilitation. He was off ccounting or the uture, today work for two years. However, this story has H O 06 278 4 6 a happy ending and Kevin OPUN E OFFI E made a virtually full recov- OPEN E ER WE NES FRO 0 TO 0 ery. He remains grateful to the people who had helped l a to o t accountancy him and he wanted to do r uir m nt for something for others who had suffered unfortunate ac- Kevin and Marilyn Bromell - owners of Mobility and More. o ility or cidents or other disabilities. “It’s got a good workshop Dressing aids ads. One erson in fi e has He says the key word is “em- an incontinence issue,” she pathy” and continues, “That’s and storage.” Kitchen aids Here is just a small sample Visual aids explains. She adds, “There is OBILITY & No MP should be on the why we are doing this.” no need to feel embarrassed.” This was the genesis of Mo- of the products Mobility & Electric bikes ORE 2010 LTD More stocks for sale or hire: Golf carts It should be noted that Kevin bility & More which Kevin makes some of the aids him- 0800 76 76 side of the slumlords runs with Marilyn. Apart self using the brand ALIVE T R N I WI E S ES SER I E from the immense range of (Active, Living, Indepen- products to be purchased dence, Vitality and Energy), T (new, second hand, & on such as his Adjustable Furni- F behalf of) to aid people with ture Raiser. disabilities, the other services Mobility & More is open include the hire of all prod- 9am to 5pm Monday to Fri- M I I S RS ucts such as mobility scoot- day, but weekend times can ’ ers and repairs to equipment. be arranged on an appoint- Kevin will travel anywhere ment basis. Just ask. Payment in Taranaki and Wanganui. can be by cash, cheque, credit “I’ll go anywhere for repairs cards, Q-card and eftpos. e n & ar lyn ro ell or demonstrations,” he com- Friendly, empathic attention 154 PRIN S ST HAW RA ments. is a feature of Kevin and P : 06 278 8072 F 0800 765 76 he fi rst remises o ened Marilyn’s business. Kevin five years ago in Stratford also gives talks to interested .m m . . before a shift to Hawera in organisations with one sched- December 2013. Their cur- Marilyn with a range of quality products. uled for Opunake soon. rent premises at 154 Princes You can contact Mobility & Our next issue is due out on Street were occupied in No- Mobility scooters and ac- Toilet surrounds More by phoning 0800 765 vember, 2015 are much more cessories Incontinence products 763, 06 278 8072 or email s acious than their fi rst two Electric and manual wheel “If there is anything you [email protected] March 25 premises, allowing an more chairs need please ask us and we Their website www.mobility- Phone us today to advertise on extensive list of aids able to Rehabilitation equipment will endeavour to get it for andmore.co.nz is well worth be stocked including electric Pressure relief cushions you,” explains Kevin and a look. 761 7016 hospital beds. “It’s bigger, Hand rails Marilyn. brighter, warmer and has off Walking aids Marilyn has worked as a street customer parking as Daily living aids caregiver (rest homes and pri- well as being more visible,” Bathroom aids vate residences) virtually her explains Kevin who adds, whole life. She is especially LOVE YOUR aware of how embarrassing it can be to ask for certain products such as inconti- [again] nence items. The shop has HEARING a huge range of these, such as Absorbent Bed & Chair Lisa Keen brings over 20 years of Don’t be late to book hearing heathcare experience to your advertisements for our next issue. Opunake for regular hearing clinics. We need them by Monday 21 March at the very latest. Wednesdays by appointment Kevin standing by an electric hospital bed amongst many Our next issue is at CoastalCare, Napier Street other disability aids. March 25. FREE hearing screening tests | ACC claims | Tinnitus On this month in history: Dr Benjamin Spock dies Custom noise protection | Superior hearing aids
On March 15, 1998 Dr Ben- sold over 30,000,000 copies. US military involve- Subsidies and funding avaliable jamin Spock, a paediatrician, He was a member of the US ment in Vietnam and vis- died aged . e infl uenced rowing team which won a gold ited NZ in this capacity. generations of parents with his medal at the 1924 Olympics. Call 0800 555 676 today books on child rearing includ- He also for a time held of- He also protested against appointments are limited ing ‘Common Sense Book of fi cer rank in the militar . nuclear weapons and was Baby and Child Care’, which Later, he spoke out against arrested on occasions. Opunake | New Plymouth | Inglewood 10 NEWS Friday, March 11, 2016 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS SOS is keen to go digging cow races can be completed, with the extraneous matter taken away to be disposed of. He feels that his smaller digger has certain advantages, as he can carry out work that larger diggers cannot – thus saving farmer considerable amounts of money,
Dave can also carry out all kinds of section work including landscaping, driveways, excavation preparation, as well as tree stump and plant removal. He is happy to deliver any material such as fi ne metal and chi s. Notwithstanding the recent focus on excavation
Dave still will continue his other activities, such as lawnmowing, tree maintenance, house painting, waterblasting, earthwork, demolition work, and the removal of green or inorganic waste. He has a 5 metre trailer for the delivery of pipes and troughs. Dave also supplies fi rewood at a great rate.
Just give Dave a ring on 027 605 8437 for friendly expert service at very competitive rates. He has 25 years experience as an independent contractor. Dave Collins of SOS with his truck and digger combination. Dave Collins of SOS he’ll use in conjunction with The Hyundai digger has a ground. A wide bucket will (Specialist Outdoor a Isuzu truck (which has a number of interchangeable allow the loading of metal. Services) is keen to stress 5.5 tonne load capacity). He buckets to suit whatever Other rural work that can To fund or not to fund? the excavating (digging) expects to be engaged in more job is required, such as a be carried out include the A petition calling on survival data for Keytruda aspect of his business, as farm work as a consequence, narrow bucket for trench removal of shavings, and the government to fund and its competitor, he has recently purchased such as trenching for water work, and a wider fl at chips from calf sheds. Also the melanoma drug nivolumab (Opdivo), a four tonne digger, which and e fl uent i e lines. blade or fl attening out the the scraping of the sides of Keytruda, has attracted become available. over 45,000 signatures. he e fi cac o cancer The drug has been listed drugs is measured in two as ‘low priority’ by drug ways. One is to evaluate funding agency PHARMAC. tumour responses, or how Health minister Jonathan many tumours shrink Coleman said he would after treatment, which be pushing to increase can be determined using T F 0800 707 404 funding for PHARMAC CT scans soon after the in the next budget. drug is given. The more Dr Francis Hunter, Research defi niti e test is whether We deliver for ALL suppliers of PKE Fellow, Auckland Cancer the drug prolongs the life Society Research Centre, of patients. To collect University of Auckland that information, patients GIMMICKS said the treatment of have to be followed over o advanced melanoma in the a period of several years. New Zealand public health “With Keytruda, we are s stem is at least fi e ears waiting for the long- and 10 clinical trials behind term survival data, but DELIVERING PKE international best practice. the tumour response data “While PHARMAC is an that are available now TO THE COAST effective and appropriate already suggest the drug FOR OVER model for deploying the to be very effective.” available pharmaceutical Prof Tony Blakely, TEN YEARS resources, its $800m Department of Public budget is simply too low Health, University of to provide New Zealanders Otago, Wellington, says with access to many of Keytruda is a potential the best cancer medicines. break through drug for the “Melanoma is the most treatment of melanoma. acute example of this “Early results of trials are shortfall, where seven very promising. But we do Don t be shy! I R N R R S modern drugs have been not yet know whether the S S developed, but none are people who have enjoyed P O H 4W T funded in New Zealand. The amazing reductions in tumour response data for disease burden will go on to Graduate H W PS P P pembrolizumab (Keytruda) be cured, or the disease will F S are strong enough to warrant just come back,” he said. B W provision of temporary “Given that a large access until long-term Continued Page 11 Friday, March 11, 2016 NEWS 11 Dr Evert Ditzel – 25 years with BP Dr Evert Ditzel, who involved several university was born in Opunake. ositions including one at Evert and his wife Marian the University of Alberta, Thomas spent several days Canada where he met Marian with Margaret Shegedin, his wi e to be. e was a who is ert’s fi rst cousin. ost doctoral researcher Evert’s father worked in at the Australian National the local mill in O unake University a position mostly involved in arian also held. ack in tanalising. When Evert England he was appointed was still a child the amil as a unior esearch ellow. mo ed to ichmond. hen he fi rst started ast ear ert clocked with BP Evert was an up 25 years with British ex erimental research Petroleum (BP) working chemist. he ull lant as a chemist at their ull was uite exciting to work Plant in England. “They or because, when ert were a er good com an started, “It was a big new work or, he comments. plant.” One highlight was ert is highl ualifi ed being integrally involved and has com leted two in developing new uni ersit degrees. is technolog to allow the fi rst degree was a achelor plant to deliver new state- o cience with onours, o the art rocesses in . majoring in Chemistry. Despite his retirement athematics was also a Evert isn’t likely to be taking major art o his c hons . it eas . e is in ol ed in a e did so well that he was recorder tenor grou , reads awarded a cholarshi a idl and ex ects to do which allowed him to stud some swimming e has or octorate h at li esa ing ualifi cations . ambridge his success ul Although he is “loving thesis involved the study it being back in , how catal sts are im licated Evert and Marian return in chemical reactions. his soon to England where mm inside diameter corrugated culverts, mm . gst included, was one of the happiest they have lived for the Dr Evert Ditzel and his wife Marian. times of my life,” he says. last ears. he li e mm . gst included is earl work ex erience near ull, in owden. or Continued from page 10 To fund or not to fund? disease burden will go on to his creates a great deal o be cured, or the disease will uncertaint . o, harmac STEE just come back, he said. is ut in the corner here it “Given that a large has a drug before it that has proportion of people with huge uncertaint about what disseminated melanoma its long term e ect and cost ha e such a a ourable earl e ecti eness is, but the best U ERT PIPES response, does this long-term guess might be quite good data matter? 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This may be a 6 O 6000 term remission, and possibly good idea, maybe not. T PE O TE E ENT e en cure. so, this will One is still aced with make embroli umab cost the conundrum. omething INE e ecti e e en at , , like Pembrolizumab is F E E S E say, for a treatment. funded temporarily, with o wh doesn’t harmac large uncertaint about 22 O O 6 0 6 0 OO II just get on and fund it? its cost e ecti eness, 027 86 6 8 Many reasons. But most whilst other treatments for im ortantl , because the other disease with more 027 8 0 72 long-term data is not yet in. certaint are not unded. 7070 2828
Don t be shy! . I R N Graduate FFOROR PPRI ERI E N N ET I SET I S PPHONEHONE S 027 86 6 8 027 8 0 72 12 NEWS Friday, March 11, 2016 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Taranaki gets the ball rolling he fi rst o regional fi nals o the ear. here had been contract armers, e uit . re iousl the age about doom and gloom, had commended them o the ew ealand air a number o changes to the armers and lessees, while the limit had been ears old. but celebrating the best or their awareness o the ndustr awards was held awards this ear to better dair manager com etition n recent ears aranaki and brightest in the e ect that en ironmental in awera on arch . he refl ect the changing ace is o en to entrants who regional fi nal winners ha e industr , harlie said. management has on the others will be held around o the dair industr , are not sel em lo ed or done well in the nationals. ublic erce tion o the countr through arch obert eid said. hese don’t ha e e uit in an ast ear’s haremilker aking the hare armer dair ing, as well as hel ing and ril culminating in included renaming the dair arming business. uit armer winners, title this ear were aitotara out with rimar O the ational wards inner re ious sharemilker e uit ob and el an den cou le en and elinda teaching and mentoring, in ellington on a . armer o the ear categor here ha e also been rand o Otakeho fi nished rice who milk cows and school undraising. round eo le turned to share armer o the ear. changes to the dair trainee third in the national fi nal, on a id and drienne u at the ub to see com etition. ontestants while winners harlie o kins’ ha ro ert . elinda, who once worked who would win the co eted he new share armer shouldn’t ha e been in and od c aig, then heir antici ated roduction as a tra el agent, said titles o dair trainee, dair categor is o en to the industr or more than arming at naha went on this ear is , kg ms. their em lo ers had ut in manager and share armer ercentage sharemilkers, three ears, and be aged to take the national title. he last time the entered a wetland on their arm, was our ears ago, when and in ited school u ils he c aigs were there the fi nished third. ack to isit and lace lants. as regional managers then the were at eremere on the awards night. milking cows. Our arm owners are FARM SHEDS er en ironmentall he acknowledged the he also took out BUILDLINK KITSET SHEDS VALUE SHEDS challenges which climate the uman esources, aware, and we’ e taken on and economic actors eadershi , arm their assion, she said. ha e osed this last ear. n ironment, and usiness he ha e two sons, his night is not er ormance awards. udges Continued Pg 13
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For specialist farming advice call Marilyn Davies Congratulations to all the winners of the or Tom Butler 06 758 5273 or visit www.busingrussell.co.nz Taranaki Dairy Awards OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, March 11, 2016 NEWS 13 in Dairy Industry Award season Continued from Pg 12 Hayden(9) and Tobi(7). ughson, who works as “Our goals are to pay herd manager o cows some debts and look into at te e and aria oole’s farm ownership in the next farm at Kapuni is this fi e ears, elinda said. ear’s to dair trainee, ahead of second place getter ion and ohanna ishell erome re o a erle of Manaia who milk 475 and ecks c ee o cows for the Drought and O unake who fi nished third. alin amil rust fi nished second, while listair Jody McCaig said the and Nicola Wicksteed e ening was defi nitel of Eltham who milk 355 a big success. cows for the Porter Family rust fi nished third. “The winners of all three categories were Top dairy manager was er deser ing, she said. am oward, a ormer t’s u to the winners DairyNZ economist who to make the most entered the dairy industry of the opportunity two years ago. He now works of holding the title. as production manager ll the winners would ha e or llan ills in a uni, disco ered on rida night Continued Pg 13 milking cows, with that they had the chance to an anticipated production get their names on the big this ear o , kg ms. screen, meet other eo le Matt Kelbrick of Ohangai and make contacts in the fi nished second, with am dairy industry. They can now Symonds of Inglewood third. look at their own business Nineteen-year old Sam goals and come to grips Dairy Manager of the Year Sam Howard. Dairy Trainee of the Year Sam Hughson with what they need to know title, and meet the other to make them succeed. winners can come along Improving care for bobby calves n one wanting to see to the New Zealand Dairy Feedback from farmers chain, including armers, hris each sa s it is ublic e es. nother saw or themsel es how the ndustr wards fi eld da on how to im ro e care or to ensure bobb cal es important to test any ideas education, not regulation’ Prices came to take the at Waitotara on March 22. bobb cal es rom arm are well cared for. We and process mapping with as the answer’, he sa s. to processor will be used ha e ensured some good armers to ensure e er one to help DairyNZ and six ractice ad ice is alread has a robust and practical other industry associations a ailable and that armers understanding of the on-farm to de elo an action lan ha e orums a ailable elements of bobby calf care. or the next cal ing season. where they can share their armers ga e us aluable air , the eat own good management eedback in the inter iews. ndustr ssociation, ractices with others. It is essential that we work ederated armers, the im itchie, chie closely with them to ensure oad rans ort orum, executi e o the eat that any changes are well- the New Zealand Petfood ndustr ssociation sa s thought through, ractical, anu acturers ssociation, that the meat processing and workable, cost e ecti e the Dairy Companies ex ort industr is subject to and result in genuine ssociation o ew ealand, a com rehensi e regulator wel are benefi ts. e’ll the New Zealand ramework, and that the meat continue to keep talking eterinar ssociation, and industr , together with the to armers as we fi nalise the Ministry for Primary dairy industry is undertaking ad ice on im ro ements that ndustries ha e made a joint a s stematic re iew rom farmers can implement this commitment to stamp out farm to processor to coming season. Generally an mistreatment o cal es. identify any opportunities those inter iewed saw The farmer insights are or im ro ement. his will our initiati e as a ositi e the result o ace to be completed before the o ortunit to re iew the ace inter iews conducted next bobby calf season. current process and how by DairyNZ staff across DairyNZ animal husbandry to im ro e it, articularl ULTI ATION TRU KIN orthland, aikato, ower and welfare team leader when iewed through eed rilling perating truc & trailers for orth sland, anterbur oller rill, irect rill & ai e etal cartage and Southland. 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TT PAGE 14 FARMING Friday, March 11, 2016 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS igh er ormance m nuka creates new re enue stream or hill countr armers grou re resenting ri mercial arm, nuka arm andowners interested in mar sector and a iar inter ing ew ealand, to ro ide establishing m nuka lan ests sa s high er ormance a ull ackage o ser ices tations to hel address ero m nuka seedlings could en to landowners interested in sion issues are able to a able hill countr landown establishing a m nuka lan l or unding through ers to rea the benefi ts o tation to di ersi their busi the inistr or rimar what is ex ected to be a . nesses and at the same time ndustries’ oresta billion industr b . rotect erosion rone land. tion rant cheme . nuka esearch artner nuka arming ’s r c herson said shi imited , has commercial manager llan nuka arming is its sights on increasing the c herson said the latest set to uickl become the su l o highl sought a high er ormance seedlings reeminent su lier o ter medical grade m nuka are now able to be ordered geneticall im ro ed hone to signifi cantl li t or lanting in . hese m nuka culti ars that ha e the alue o the industr . lants will enable economi been extensi el fi eld tested wants to li t the al call iable hone ro and matched to indi idual ue o ew ealand’s m nuka duction as earl as . sites. anuka arming hone industr rom an es e had high demand or will also ro ide ac timated million last our fi rst release o seed cess to ser ices or land ear towards a target o . lings and we’re confi dent en ironment lanning, site billion annuall b . that our second release will a raisal, lanting and has launched a com also be highl sought a ter. husbandr , and be able to introduce landowners to a iarist artners and assist N F R ERS I ESTO with unding a lications. Our collecti e knowledge Manuka honey a buzzing business laces us at the ore ront signifi cantl in the science erent en ironments. his ing on arch and the For all your o the science and racti o growing m nuka and we includes establishment, ational ielda s at s ivestock re uirements cal knowhow regarding the ha e got culti ars that will growth, nectar roduction ter reek on une . success ul establishment o suit a wide range o climate and ualit , fl oral traits chairman eil Servicing the oast m nuka lantations and inte and en ironment situations and a iar er ormance. alker said back countr grated a iar re uirements. throughout ew ealand. e are talking with land land ro ides the ideal con onta t t’s im ortant that we e can match a ro en owners throughout ew ditions or growing m nuka. ro ide a ull range o ser culti ar to the land and en ealand and ad ising them e’re looking at back Tim ur e ices and su ort or land ironment and we can back on the man benefi ts o countr land and suggest owners that are interested that u with a range o su lanting m nuka. t’s not ing to owners to lant ro en r an oodin in this ast growing indus ort ser ices right through just about ro iding an ad m nuka culti ars backed tr . has in ested the roduction c cle. ditional re enue stream but b reall good ad ice. r c herson said o er also minimising the risk o here is a lot o stee and ha o trial sites through erosion and kee ing sedi airl inaccessible land out out ew ealand ha e been ment out o waterwa s. there that, i used or lantation testing a range o m nuka t’s a win win, he said. m nuka, could re ent sli s arieties, with ha be r c herson will be and erosion. he oorer ro ing more closel monitored romoting m nuka lanta ducing arts o a hill countr to gather knowledge o the tions at the entral is arm can actuall cost mone to lants’ er ormance in di trict ield a s in ield arm, and we can change that. 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Ravensdown leads with further urea price cuts For two consecutive operative is in a position and managing the supply pasture is still growing in armers will benefi t rom months, Ravensdown has to lead on price reductions chain. Tight negotiation the autumn, that can be the fl ow on changes in related initiated a price cut on for the agri-sector as with great suppliers, best time to get the fertiliser products. For example, key farm inputs like urea, Taranaki farmers’ autumn- shi ing e fi ciencies and a on because as the saying conditions are still right N-Protect, DAP and granular to-spring focus turns prudent currency position goes ‘grass grows grass’.” in many parts of the ammonium sulphate. to home-grown pasture mean we can currently pass When comparing with country to apply N-Protect as the lowest cost feed. the saving on,” said Mike. supplemental or imported which reduces the amount On top of February’s $50 According to Mike, feed, pasture tends to be of nitrogen lost to the per tonne saving for urea, “All–year value is part the drop from $525 to cheaper in terms of costs of atmosphere in dry conditions. Ravensdown has cut a further of our commitment to all $505 per tonne for urea each kilogram of dry matter. “We’ll keep looking to pass $20 per tonne from March 2. our shareholders, not just will be welcome as As more grass is grown, on price reductions along Taranaki Urea was already the lowest a short-term reaction to farmers plan to leverage phosphate and sulphur can the way while targeting a Ravensdown price it had been since 2007. certain sectors’ current NZ’s pasture-growing need replenishing through sensible annual rebate for regional manager Regional Manager Mike challenges. It’s about capability which is the superphosphate to prevent the end o our fi nancial Mike Davey. Davey is happy that the co- continuously buying well envy of the world. “When soil fertility suffering. year,” concluded Mike. Biosecurity beagles greet trans-Tasman passengers He says the use of dogs at has added 24 new detector “One of the payoffs the arrival gate allows greater dog teams and 90 new staff. from this investment is scrutiny of hand luggage t has also signifi cantl having the capacity to – the most likely source of boosted its intelligence- ramp up border biosecurity fruit and other “risk items” gathering capacity. when and where needed.” that could harbour ruit fl . “In the past, passengers would not have come across a biosecurity detector dog until they had passed through customs. “Moving detector dogs IN URE as close as possible UNW NTE to the arrival point is OWNER something international passengers are going to see a lot more of in the future. “In addition to the Beagles at our borders extra dogs, the Adelaide Arriving air passengers The move follows an “Our intelligence team outbreak has prompted a from Australia may be outbreak of Mediterranean determined there was stricter approach to our greeted by detector dogs ruit fl in delaide. a biosecurity threat to risk assessment. If there is as soon as they step off The South Australian New Zealand, so we’ve any doubt, passengers will the plane under stricter government has imposed a swung into gear very be screened by x-ray and biosecurity measures quarantine zone in the city quickly,” says Craig sent to our search benches. imposed by the Ministry following the discovery of the Hughes, MPI Manager, “Over the last year, MPI for Primary Industries. fl in home grown eaches. North Passenger and Mail. WANT TO DO BUSINESS IN OUR AREA? nake an oastal ews is istri te free to e er ome siness wit in t e r ral area o n e in t e nort t e ew l mo t it or er e ten ing east to Egmont illage an aro n to t e e ge of tratfor so t to awera it or er an inlan to a onga Elt am. We want to e in ol e wit o r siness. all to a an is ss o r marketing o tions wit s. OPUNAK OASTAL
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® 16 SPORTS Friday, March 11, 2016 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Representing New Zealand at Crufts competitors belong, and has Auckland to Shanghai to developed something of a Frankfurt to Birmingham rapport with her Australian will take 26 hours. Then and Canadian counterparts. there will be four full Beyond that, much of the days before she competes. competition will involve There’s the dinner the night moving into uncharted before the big event, with territory. She will be given competition starting 6.30am two dogs to work with. the following day, going One will be from a breed through to the crowning of her choice, the other will of the winner at 6.15pm. be from a breed chosen by On top of this, there’s the the judge. The breed could challenge of getting used even be one unfamiliar to to the temperatures, going New Zealand dog handlers. from the mid 20s of New One year the New Zealand Zealand to the likes of competitor was landed with six degrees, with a low of a Chinese Crested dog. minus three degrees recently Another unknown will be recorded in Birmingham. the judge. In New Zealand, It is a competition in which the traditional practice has no country appears to have been to have such matters established a dominance. The settled by a judging panel. At last time a New Zealander Crufts, the competition will won was back in 1992. be decided by a sole judge, Alysha has been preparing a Swedish woman, who by putting in extra training Alysha’s mother Michelle sessions, and getting more says they have not been able practice handling types to fi nd out an thing about. of dogs with which she “She’s off the may not be so familiar. radar,” Michelle said. Win or lose, there’s always As well as the judging next year. Shortly before system, the rules won’t heading off to the UK she necessarily be the same ualifi ed or the nationals, as Alysha has been to be held this year in Alysha Judson used to. Some practices Christchurch, giving her Alysha Judson will take on dog handling title last year for their second or third already knows something acceptable in New Zealand the chance to defend her the world’s best this month will be competing for the time. Last year’s winner, a about the competition would not be allowed at national title in October, and is looking forward to world junior title at Crufts Canadian who is now too through a Facebook chat Crufts and vice versa. and with it, the chance to the challenge. The 14 year- in Birmingham, England. old to compete, won’t be group to which 30 of the The trip over there from go back to Crufts again. old Hawera High School Competitors from forty there to defend the title. student from Inaha who seven countries will take Alysha admits to being won the New Zealand part, ranging in age from a bit less nervous about Kennel Club national junior 11 to 19. Some will be there going than she has been. She First time lucky Entering the Taranaki Masters Games by the earlybird draw date of February 12 paid off for Warren Vendt of Opunake (pictured) when his name was drawn as the winner of the $1000 cash prize. Warren said he and his wi e were fi rst time entrants in the Taranaki Masters Games, and would be playing in the MAXIMISEMAXIMISEMAXIMISE youryour Lawn Bowls. He said •• CropCrop SprayingSpraying they had some special investment,investment,investment, celebrations coming up in •• PasturePasture SprayingSpraSprayingying July and so the cash had SPRAYSPRAYSPRAYSPRAYSPRAYSPRAY youryour newnew come at just the right time. • ProGibb Application. •••pasturespastures ProGibbProGibbFacial Eczema Application.Application.NOW.NOW.NOW.NOW.NOW.NOW. Warren Vendt Simple Space II from RRP $120.99 now from just per roll % we've got $81.05 OFF your * style 33thousands of styles of Right now at Colourplus, wallpaper save 33% off thousands of More Than Elements styles of fashion wallpaper. RRP $94.99 now just $63.65 per roll
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ines or fi shing without licences. 2 Fish and Game Otago Zealand anglers who’ve com liance checks o responses, says Mr Hadland. S 27 has sent a polite reminder bought licences over many back country rivers in “Most anglers have to o erseas isitors i years. We have to protect Otago had also turned had great fi shing and 0 2 8 B ou lan to trout fi sh, their interests as well.” up disappointing results. are er satisfi ed with you need a licence. Mr Hadland says it will number o anglers their fi shing ex erience. O INS SPORTS ENTRE his summer, sta ha e come as no surprise that haven’t been complying with T S O P 76 8778 seen a large increase in o enders were mainl the back country licencing the number o o erseas caught in the busy requirements, even though visitors who have been tourist areas o anaka, this fi sheries regime has just caught without fi shing Hawea and Wakatipu. entered its second decade o ouses First time lucky licences, says Otago Fish He urges visitors not to try operation, says Mr Hadland. R O P E lterations and Game operations and play the ‘I didn’t know recent ranging tri ound ec s manager Ian Hadland. I needed a licence’ card. that er cent o anglers athrooms Nine overseas visitors “We’ve seen cases such interviewed did not have aced rosecution, and as three German lads who a back country licence. itchens some have already tried to plead ignorance he now ace rosecution. oofing aid fi nes mostl or about the need or a fi shing Anglers have a ences fi shing without licences. licence when caught responsibility to get a oncrete “Naturally we welcome angling at Albertown.” back country licence and owsheds oreign tourists to fi sh Their casual attitude to carr it on them be ore our waters, but at the New Zealand angling has the set o u ri er. arm uildings same time, to protect our been “reshaped” by a $500 “The regime is aimed fi sheries, some o c the best in tor for a fr u gra fi ne, r at adland sa s. at maintaining the high angling world-wide, we Visitors should not be quality angling experience must en orce the rules. sur rised to fi nd that the that Otago back country “New Zealand’s tourist are not o ered a warning fi sheries o er. ack countr numbers are up and trout or certain o ences, he adds. licences are essential or fi shing is a great thing “We have to be even- the ongoing management to do in our outdoors,” handed – we don’t give o sensiti e fi sheries. Mr Hadland says. warnings to locals fl outing More pleasing were the “But the resource isn’t the rules, so why would we results o inter iews with limitless, and o course let tourists get away with it?” back country anglers and their we ha e lent o ew Fish and Game’s angler overwhelmingly positive
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ELTHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FRIDAY MARKETS WHAT’S ON 8am to 1pm, Carpark of Touch Point, High Street, Eltham. PERCY THOMSON GALLERY JONATHAN YOUNG Flight of Fancy, March 4 – 27. Refer advert. MP for New Plymouth. Need to speak with your local MP? PIHAMA DOMAIN BOARD Monthly clinics being held in Opunake, 3rd Monday of each month. 10am-12pm at the Opu- AGM March 4th at 11.30am at the Pihama Cricket Club. All welcome. nake Business Centre. Please email or phone to book a time. COASTAL JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB REGISTRATION DAYS OPUNAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION & 7th March 2016 5.30pm - 7.00pm Meet on the 1st Monday of each month. nc 12th March 2016 10.00am-11.00am Sandfords Event Centre. Refer advert for full details. A M OPUNAKE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB ELTHAM SMALLBORE RIFLE CLUB First Sunday of each month at the Opunake Town Hall, 1-4pm. All welcome Annual General Meeting , Monday 7th March at the Clubrooms, 5 Pinny Drive, Eltham at onday st arch SCHNITZEL NIGHT . pm 7.30pm.. Refer advert for full details. Every Wednesday at the Stony River Hotel, Okato OPUNAKE JUNIOR SOCCER to be held in the lounge of the anaia ire tation COASTALCARE – LISA KEEN AUDIOLOGY ll elco e - arr Secretary AGM Wednesday March 9 at 7pm, Sandfords Event Centre. Wednesdays 9am - 5pm , for an appointment call 027 591 4222 - 0800 555 676 HOLLARD GARDENS SUMMER MUSIC SURF INN with the Funksters. Sunday March 13, 5-8pm. Refer advert for full details. Every day free pool. Every Friday free sausage sizzle from 5. Every Sunday afternoon. Pool THE VILLAGE GALLERY comp Artist Meet up and Hang up a collection of 30 Taranaki Artists. 15 March to 8 April. COASTAL YOUNG FARMERS TARANAKI COUNTRY BASKETBALL INC Meet 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm at the Okato Bowling Club. A.G.M. Thursday March 17th - 7.00pm at Sandford’s Event Centre Opunake. TARANAKI COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME, MANAIA HOLLARD GARDENS Running every Thursday night from 7.30pm, 11 Surf Highway, South Road, Manaia. Photography Workshop, Sunday March 20, 10am - 3pm. Refer advert for full details. EGMONT EUCHRE CLUB GROWERS AND MAKERS MARKET AT PIHAMA LAVENDER th Meets every Thursday 1pm at the Opunake Bowling Club Sunday 20 March, 10am – 5pm. Refer advert for full details. CAPE EGMONT HISTORIC LIGHT & MUSEUM ST. MARY’S DIOCESAN SCHOOL OPEN DAY Open 11am – 3pm weekends, Bayly Road, Warea. Tuesday 22 March 2016, 10am to 2pm TODD ENERGY AQUATIC CENTRE BUTLERS REEF Family fun times 10.30am to 4.30pm. Quiz Fundraiser, Wednesday 23 March 2016 - 7pm. $10 per person or $70 per table (up to COASTAL SINGERS eo le . ot ri es and a fl es. e er ad eert ROSE OF TRALEE 7pm every Thursday night.Contact 761 8654 Easter Monday - 2016 Taranaki Rose Interviews & HHRC Races presentation, Hawera 11am-4pm. 2016 Taranaki Rose Selection Saturday 2nd April, Plymouth Hotel NP, 6.30pm PUBLIC NOTICES TET CUE THEATRE PRESENTS The Fox on the Fairway. April 2 - 16, 2016. Evening performances at 7.30pm, Sunday Matinees at 2.00pm. Refer advert for full details OUT OF HOURS MUSIC and ART CLASSES ARTHRITIS SEMINAR Funded by the Ministry of Education Weekly group instrumental or performing arts classes for ome to a seminar on osteoarthritis and fi nd out more end o ura, arthritis educator rom rthritis , will talk about ain management, e in romell, rom obilit and Primary School children up to Year 8. ore, will demonstrate hand gadgets th April 2016, 10am to 12.30 pm at the Opunake Coastal All classes are held outside of normal class hours, (i.e. before or after school) Care Health and Community centre 26 Napier Street, Opunake. Refer advert. Below is a list of the Instrumental and Performing Arts classes that will be starting within the next couple of weeks. All enrolments and enquiries should be directed to the school hosting the classes.
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Instrument Venue Phone Number (Art) Mural Frankley School 06 7536436 (Art) Print/mixed media Coastal Taranaki 06 7524022 Brass / trumpet Fitzroy 06 758 3084 Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Mangorei School 06 7587860 Merrilands School 06 7588644 Westend 06 7589331 Classical Guitar Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Inglewood Primary 06 7568040 Mangorei School 06 7587860 Drama Opunake 06 761 8367 Drums Coastal Taranaki 06 7524022 Devon Intermediate 06 7585266 Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Ramanui 06 2787412 Flute Devon Intermediate 06 7585266 Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Guitar Coastal Taranaki 06 7524022 Devon Intermediate 06 7585266 Frankley 06 7536436 Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Kaponga School 06 7646693 Turuturu 06 2782200 Woodleigh 06 7539585 Kapa Haka Manaia Primary School 06 2748283 Keyboard Coastal Taranaki 06 7524022 Devon Intermediate 06 7585266 Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Ramanui 06 2787412 St John Bosco 06 7583165 Marimba Omata 06 7512308 Woodleigh 06 7539585 Performing Arts Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Saxophone / clarinet Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Ukelele Frankley 06 7536436 Mangorei School 06 7587860 Violin / Viola Devon Intermediate 06 7585266 Highlands Intermediate 06 7584162 Out-of-Hours Co-ordinator: Susan Case: [email protected] 20 WHAT’S ON Friday, March 11, 2016 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS
Music Development Workshop at Opunake Playhouse Theatre One evening to write a song Music Development to develop. It was great to can offer for ideas. Daniel of the evening. Home Soon” by Crowded accompany her on guitar Workshops were held at see the teenagers and adults Potier was happy to take Kevin Haycox introduced House. A listener called at the next session. These Opunake Playhouse Theatre contributing ideas for lyrics charge of writing lyrics on the lyrical content of his out, “you look just like her kind collaborative gestures on March 1. and chords. I noticed younger the white board, and Ariana song. sister”, so true. Jo used to have become a common The group led by Ashley participants preferred to play Dingle took a photo with her “Keys hold stories and live in Opunake, but has occurrence at music Pedersen from Colour in minor keys, and adults mobile phone, so she could memories, and no one been living in Darwin, meetings. Conversions, combined in major chords. Some had follow the music whilst wants to be responsible for Australia for about three everyone’s collective ideas puzzled faces while trying playing the piano. Teenagers throwing these memories and a half years She recently All artists willing to and musical talents to write to osition their fi ngers onto were asking for advice from away,” he said. Then, in his returned to Taranaki, and is perform, with the ultimate an original song in one newly discovered chords. the adults, and visa versa, pleasing folkie style, he sang now based in Hawera. goal of working toward evening. Artists were asked Playing with other musicians excellent collaboration. a song about long forgotten Lee-Anne Shegedin sang future live concerts are to create a title and subject, is a good way to learn and Then, after the song was keys. beautifully, completely welcome to join us at the followed by words and improve chord knowledge. developed to a draft level, A highlight was hearing unaccompanied. A special next meeting at 7.30pm on music. A large white board What a wonderful way for there was still opportunity mother and daughter duo, thank you to Dennis Tuesday March 15 at The was erected in front of the the adults and youth to learn for most artists to perform at Jo Lane and Chloe Danz Carswell and Russell Wicks Lakeside Playhouse, Layard stage, and so the song began the valuable input that both least one item before the end singing and cementing their for helping her to obtain Street, Opunake. reunion with an outstanding the key and chords for her rendition of “Better Be song, and for offering to Anne Montgomery 100 TASMAN ST OPUNAK PH: 761 821
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The Village Gallery 166 High Street, Eltham with others, has an awareness a night of entertainment, Open Monday - Saturday 10am -3pm of the community, and be an music by Campbell Vibe ambassador for the Taranaki and a performance from the region. ntries are now fi lled aranaki rish ancers. ll in online on the international tickets will be available at the website www.roseoftralee/ Plymouth Hotel reception. roses if you need more This year the lucky Taranaki in ormation be ore fi lling in winner will win a trip to your entry, contact Louise ueenstown or the fi nal Buhler ph 06)274 8494. in June. Regional Roses from Everyone seems to be so around NZ will have a full busy these days, but if you schedule of events over a can encourage someone you long weekend, attending to i it r i Rose t t e fi know to enter, it promises to functions, enjoying the sights i e i gto oto id ff otief be a great experience. This of Queenstown then travel is a fun contest where you further south to Invercargill and the Irish summer. by John Passmore at the St can meet new people from all or the ational fi nal where ose re resents the ius school fi eld, in ew around the world and have a the NZ Rose for 2016 will collective aspirations, social Plymouth on Wednesdays for chance to explore your Irish be announced. Last year the responsiblities and ambitions the children’s teams, and on heritage. title was won by Maggie Fea of a variety of communities hursda or the dults. ll The contest starts on Easter of Otago. and backgrounds, united by welcome, come give it a go. Monday with a Meet and The successful NZ winner a desire to celebrate Irish Irish Dance classes – held Greet, individual Rose will travel to Ireland in heritage. Roses are chosen by after school during the interviews with the judges, ugust or the nternational centres throughout the world school term on Tuesdays in and a light lunch at II Chefs Rose of Tralee festival including the , , Hawera, and Wednesdays in restaurant at the Furlong in in Tralee, County Kerry. ustralia, ew ealand, the New Plymouth. Spaces still Hawera. The Roses will This year there will be 68 Middle East, Luxembourg, available. then attend the Hawera international Roses from all Germany, and of course Traditional Irish Music – By Invitation... Harness Racing Club’s race around the world representing Ireland. Judges consider Jam sessions regularly held 16 e r ar 1 ar 201 day, where President John their Rose Centre, compared many different attributes in New Plymouth at the Hour ee is s e pe s in ei c sen iel s a iple ea to 32 last year. Live Rose including, in the words Glass and the Black Harp on nnif r att r on ayl n c ri r ar o a mit interviews will be televised of William Mulchinock’s alternate Thursday nights. over three nights and watched eet t e rtists an re iew song The Rose of Tralee, Join us and the current t is e iting e i ition. by 1.7million viewers. This is an indefinable quality that aranaki ose ntonia ening n tion the largest festival in Ireland, captures “the truth in her Smith in the Ethnic Day n a e 1 2. 0 .00 m now in its 58th year, with eyes”. The Rose of Tralee parade down Devon Street numerous events from family International Festival New Plymouth this Saturday fun to partying all night. celebrates modern young March 12. The small town of Tralee women in terms of their For more information comes alive with live bands, aspirations, ambitions, “LIKE” our facebook page street parades, side shows, a intellect, social responsibility “Taranaki Irish Club” circus, fashion shows, discos, and Irish heritage. or email p.lm.buhler@xtra. oastal are Health and ommunity entre Enter Online fi reworks, lus so much more The Rose of Tralee is not co.nz - with the highlight being the the only event hosted by More photos and videos So e of t e re ular er ce we currently a e runn n are www.roseoftralee.ie/roses Rose of Tralee selection, and the Taranaki Irish Club can be viewed at the NZ everyone is making the most and other activities include Rose centre website www. F A of the last weeks of holidays Gaelic Football - coached roseoftralee.co.nz uesday s and ednesday s am pm, providing basic food parcels for those in need. 2015 International Rose of Tralee GE A E Elysha Brennan Birds of a feather congregate advice and assistance with budgets and finances, every second ednesday. A A A P A at Percy Thomson Gallery every rd uesday specialised foot care for all ages in clinics Easter Monday 28th March n intimate ortrait o some t eatures the work o fi e Dixon and Justine Giles. A - of this country’s most loved ew ealand artists manda Zealand bird and landscape aumiri massage oha based every third riday birds is currently on show at lcohol and rug ounselling wee ly one to one counselling Woollett, Martin Carryer, artist Miranda Woollett’s Percy Thomson Gallery. argaret cott, ee nn vibrant oil paintings depict Sat 2nd April: birds in their natural land- S AS H FFMA HOLLARD GARDENS WORKSHOP scape.HOLLARD GARDENS WORKSHOPone to one counselling for any need, specialising in an iety, depression and relationship “The idea behind these oil therapy. The art of garden paintings is to try and repre- The art of garden A sent how I feel emotionally as once a month course delivers industry training to those in the airy ndustry photography an photographyartist and to communicate Hollard Gardens on an environmental level. P MA RatherHollard than Gardensusing people as Sunday 20 March mil uality courses, a one day course loo ing at how to get the best uality 2015 Taranaki Rose mySunday subject, I20 choose March the bird. mil production. Antonia Smith 10am - 3pm It is vulnerable, yet gets on with10am life regardless- 3pm of cir- - Bring your camera and photograph the wonderful flora in MM E S cumstances,Bring your camera and hasand photographa neutral the wonderfulwee ly flora supporting in offenders to help them address their offending and gain s ills that Hollard Gardens. Followed by a discussion and critique session, inlcuding tips for composition and lighting. persona.Hollard Gardens.Its environment Followed by a discussionis and critique will help them lead a crime free life. affectedsession, byinlcuding the tipschoices for composition we and lighting. Please register by email: [email protected] Also permanently residing in the uilding are make.Please register by email: [email protected] “My art is sourced exclu- OPUNAK PHARMA sively from my home and OPUNAK M DI AL NTR “Enter Now “ Hollard Gardens Next event gardenHollard and Gardens my paintings ST. JOHNS AMBULAN 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga refl1686 ect Upperthat uni ueness. Manaia Rd, Kaponga PLUNK T Pukeiti Puffer Fun Run Ph: 0800 736 222 MartinPh: 0800 Carryer’s 736 222 wood and Taranaki Irish Club Sunday 3 April H ALTH BOARD S R I S. Open daily 9am-8pm metalOpen sculpturesdaily 9am-8pm capture the Taranaki - www.hollardgardens.info 10.30am to 2pm, Pukeiti www.hollardgardens.info A Regional Council A E HA, MA AGE , on 4 continued on page 24 STAR OC Wednesday 16 March 10-11 March issue 3col ( 100 mm) x 10 cm 2col ( 85 mm) x 10 cm $169.80 $250 56607PO: 00000PO:
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Passing on the baton recei es donations o ood ood ank owes a lot to the and mone , articularl olunteers who ke t it going, Margaret Brandt has been around Christmas time, from like argaret and ud , and with the Opunake Food bank indi iduals, businesses, at ibson who o ten hel ed since it fi rst started ears churches and grou s like the out with bagging up food ago. or o these ears Lions and Masons. arcels. she has been chairperson, Donations of meat such e’ e got a small but and for much of that time as sausages or mince are enthusiastic group at the ud illbanks has ser ed as alwa s a reciated. hese oodbank, and eo le like secretar treasurer. and other erishable items argaret and ud ha e ut argaret and ud are both can be donated at the oastal in a lot o hard ards, retha stepping down from these are com lex. said. ositions, but will still be on Aretha said the Opunake the committee. will still carr on hel ing out, but there needs to be somebod ounger,’ argaret said. Arthritis aking o er will be an hilli s as chair erson, doesn’t have to hold retha emon as secretar , and her l am bell as you back! treasurer. Come to a seminar on osteoarthritis and find out ee ing in touch with local more! schools and a roaching Outgoing Opunake Foodbank chairperson Margaret Brandt and incoming secretary Wendy Kopura, arthritis educator from Arthritis NZ, Sanitarium for free Weetbix will talk about pain management, ha e been among the things Aretha Lemon. kee ing argaret bus latel . I started. I was working around eight olunteers, and he eo le who come or Kevin Bromell, from Mobilityandmore, will “Weetbix is good for big in the o fi ce at a elock on a erage, the gi e out two assistance include eo le demonstrate handy gadgets! amilies. t least ou know Street where the foodbank arcels a week. who ma ha e been injured There will be time for questions. the are ha ing break ast, was based, so I got put on e are not a er big and still waiting on their th Margaret said. the committee. oodbank, but we’re still a ments, or new arri als 7 April 2016 The Opunake Foodbank round , the needed, she said. to Opunake waiting for 10am to 12.30 pm had been started u b al oodbank had to close he emergenc ood arcels their fi rst a acket. Other Opunake Coastal Care allace in . mong down for a short time, and are designed to get eo le inancial ressures include Health and Community centre the others who had been Margaret was one of those through a da or two until unex ectedl high winter acti e throughout the ears who got it up and running mone comes in, so donated ower bills, and ha ing to 26 Napier Street included wen uller who again. t this time, osalie items like sugar and washing fork out for auto repairs or Opunake Please register with Wendy on 06 34 52377 or 0800 663 463 was district nurse, Margaret Drummond came on board powder are broken up into accommodation bonds. [email protected] said. as budget ad isor. n , manageable units. n bod olo athers and large Or Aretha at Coastal care health 06 761 8488 “I worked for the Taranaki argaret took o er as coming for assistance more amilies are among other [email protected] Attendance is free and donations are gratefully appreciated istrict ealth oard or chairperson. than twice is referred on to a users of the Foodbank. ears. nd that’s how oda the oodbank has budget ad isor. Margaret said the Foodbank
na e - MOVIES - BOUTIQUE THEATRE – HIRE For information email: [email protected] or check facebook- Everybody’s Theatre www.everybodystheatre.co.nz Lollies, popcorn, drinks, ice-creams, Adults $10, Students 4-16 $8 Under 4 Free
chocolate bars, tea/coffee for sale MARCH/APRIL 2016 Senior Citizens $8. No E t o Room The Danish Girl Drama, Festival & Independent | 1hr Drama, True Story & Biography, oastal are Health and ommunity entre 58mins | M | Offensive language Historical | 2hr 00mins | M | Nudity & sex scenes So e of t e re ular er ce we currently a e runn n are Friday 11th March 7 pm th Sunday 13 March 7 pm Saturday 12th March 7 pm F A uesday s and ednesday s am pm, providing basic food parcels for those in need. The Peanut Story Deadpool GE A E Animated, Comedy, Kids & Family | 1hr Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, 33mins | G Thriller | 1hr 48mins | R16 | Graphic advice and assistance with budgets and finances, every second ednesday. violence, sex scenes and offensive Saturday 12th March 1 pm language. A A A P A Wednesday 16th March 1 pm Wednesday 16th March 7 pm th every rd uesday specialised foot care for all ages in clinics Saturday 26th March 1 pm Friday 18 March 7 pm th Saturday 26 March 7 pm A Dad’s Army Mahana aumiri massage oha based every third riday Comedy, War | 1hr 40mins | PG | Drama, Historical | M | Sexual Low level violence references & content that may disturb lcohol and rug ounselling wee ly one to one counselling th Saturday 19th March 1 pm Friday 25 March 7 pm Sunday 20th March 7 pm Wednesday 30th March 1 pm S AS H FFMA Wednesday 23rd March 7 pm Saturday 2nd April 7 pm one to one counselling for any need, specialising in an iety, depression and relationship Friday 1st April 7 pm therapy. The Lady in the Van 3rd April ** Boutique Night ** Drama, True Story & Biography | 1hr 44mins HAIL CAESAR - comedy A | M | Offensive language th $25 pp includes a drink & food once a month course delivers industry training to those in the airy ndustry Saturday 19 March 7 pm Bookings & payment essential Wednesday 23rd March 1 pm Tickets available from Debbie Campbell 027 290 or Sunday 27th March 7 pm P MA th email [email protected] mil uality courses, a one day course loo ing at how to get the best uality Wednesday 30 March 7 pm mil production. Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday MM E S 11 Room 7 pm 12 The Peanut Story 1 pm 13 Room 7 pm wee ly supporting offenders to help them address their offending and gain s ills that The Danish Girl 7 pm will help them lead a crime free life. 16 The Peanut Nut 1 pm 18 Deadpool 7 pm 19 Dad’s Army 1 pm 20 Dad’s Army 7 pm Also permanently residing in the uilding are Deadpool 7 pm The Lady in the Van 7pm OPUNAK PHARMA 23 The Lady in the Van 1pm 25 Mahana 7 pm 26 The Peanut Story 1pm 27 The Lady in the Van OPUNAK M DI AL NTR Dad’s Army 7 pm Deadpool 7 pm 7 pm ST. JOHNS AMBULAN 30 Mahana 1 pm 1 April 2nd April Oddball 1 pm 3rd April Boutique Night PLUNK T The lady in the Van 7 pm Dad’s Army 7pm Mahana 7 pm Hail Caesar 7 pm Movies coming in April 2016 H ALTH BOARD S R I S. A A E HA, MA AGE , on 4 How to be Single – Last Paradise – Batman vs Superman - Kung Fu Panda 3 – Zootopia 2 4 WH AT ’ S O N Friday, March 11, 2016 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS It s all about the desserts this What’s On Tee for more than two at Cue The cast and some of the managed a successful putt. backstage crew of Ken Lud- Fortunately they all show Valentines Day wig’s “The Fox on the Fair- much greater talent on the Scottish Lover $10 way” enjoyed an hour or so stage.at Cue Theatre, rehears- hocolate whis ey mousse with a shortbread heart and uiz Fundraiser on the links at Inglewood ing for this very entertaining whipped cream We nes a 2 ar 2016 m Golf Club, discovering some comedy, the story of which Sweethearts Dessert $10 of the joys of golf last week- bears absolutely no resem- ndividual lemon tart with raspberry coulis, cream and ice cream 10 er erson or 0 er ta le to eo le end, courtesy of long time blance to the Inglewood Golf Chocolate Romance Platter for 2 $20 ot ri es an affles club member Graeme Small. Club or its members! hots of white chocolate panacotta, chocolate profiteroles, ll ro ee s go towar s a gro of girls from On a gloriously sunny “The Fox on the Fairway” chocolate dipped strawberries and chocolate brownie hearts. an e ig wa to go to a works o in afternoon they were shown opens at Cue Theatre on April Piper eidsieck Champagne Special $45 almerston ort r n rofessional an e around the club, admiring 2 and runs until April 16. o accompany your dessert, ml bottle usual retail the spectacular display of We hope that the golfers in oreogra ers. trophies, asking questions our audiences will gain extra about the club, the great game enjoyment, understanding To ook your ta le please email itself, and venturing on to the the game as they do. Our Sarah. itchell32 gmail.com green, armed with an array team certainly enjoyed the of golf bags, clubs and balls. hospitality and the beautiful There was much excitement grounds of Inglewood Golf Helen Cloke (with golf club), Karlina Nickson, Chris 1133 ain South Rd Oakura and laughter, but not a lot of Club, preparing for their promise shown, although it performances. Allemann, Niall Corbett, Jeff Lowe and Valda Hinz (in Phone 0 752 77 5 - www. utlersreef.co.nz background). TET T P was reported that one actor continued from page 22 The on the W y en ud i Birds of a feather congregate at Percy Thomson Gallery irected y oan Ertel essence of our much-loved style through investigation referring to nurture, fam- New Zealand native birds, of the form. He is enchanted ily and precious time out charmingly madca adventure about love, life, while also alluding to the de- by capturing the expression idge c leary and man s eternal love affair ith golf a , fun , roots & blues inspiredfor a stressed mum. Now struction of the birds’ natural of New Zealand native birds musician pm unday it’s moths, birds, animal This play is one or you gol ers out there. et at the uail alley ountry lub habitat by humans. and by the identity associated skulls and even teddies.” on the eve on an annual gol tournament. Martin Carryer‘s work is with birds in our history. Lee-Ann paints on recycled oan is on the green and her team is about to tee o driven primarily by a fas- Margaret Scott has lived all silver trays. Helen Cloke, Karlina Nickson, Valda Hinz, cination with form and a her life on the Taranaki coast. “This was born from watch-
Jeff Lowe, Niall Corbett and Chris Allemann passion for the process of er work refl ects the rural ing my late mother’s china translating that form into his environment where she lives, Let the Tournament egin cabinet full of her treasures lifelong medium of wood. beautiful coastal, mountain and the special memories at- nd th ril artin fi rst del ed into wood and bush vistas, often with tached to them. Sadly, when Evening erformances m work around the age of 10, symbols and motifs which I went to the recycle cen- unday atinees m crafting ‘samples to demon- represent her surroundings. tres and garage sales I saw strate the beauty in the grain Margaret has had numerous many of these same trea- of various timbers. Though solo exhibitions in the Ta- sures that had been discarded. oo our ic ets at his livelihood was farming in ranaki region and has exhib- “I collected the trays to n le ood oo entre Taranaki and the Manawatu, ited widely throughout New represent these treasures hone Martin started making fur- Zealand. and to breathe new life . per person niture in the 1970s, one-off Margaret has recently pub- Artist Miranda Woollett into once loved objects.” . for prepaid roups of pieces in native timbers. In lished her second book titled TET Cue Theatre is inspired by the birds Her works in this exhibition the last decade he has be- ‘Portrait of a Paua’, part atai treet, ngle ood B who congregate in her gar- are about childhood memo- come increasingly interested cuetheatre co n I B autobiographical, part anec- den, and is pictured with ries of growing up in the in contemporary design and P 7 6 70 2 dotal with art tutorials and her work, ‘Cultural Alien- countryside in the 1970s. has become progressively tips and, of course, paintings. 20 ation’. Justine Giles’ art practice 22 experimental. Margaret now works from incorporates primarily draw- Martin began sculpting her “Art by the Sea” studio ing, watercolour and found 0 birds in 2009, developing a at Oakura and regularly offers so does my artwork. Mostly objects and is concerned workshops and classes. it is an ongoing theme of with the themes of trace and Originally from Marlbor- motherhood and domesticity. potential, the literary, and text HOLLARD GARDENS ough, Lee-Ann Dixon has As my children grow older I as image. Justine gained her been in Nelson since leaving ha e more time to refl ect and MFA with First Class Hon- school. She graduated from remember my own childhood ours at Whitecliffe College and identity.” NMIT in 2005 with a bach- of Arts and Design in 2015. ummer elor of Visual Arts. er subject matter refl ects Her bird portraits are delicate Free S Free “Since then I have been the particular phase of life and fi ne with great attention entry juggling my art practice with she is in. entry to detail. raising my four children and “When the kids were small- Rhonda Bunyan ‘ withT‘ heFunksters‘ work. As my life changes, er it was tea cups and teapots trs Hawera Repertory Society presents m Sunday 13 March, 5-8pm The Funksters roll out their repertoire of jazz, funk and soul classics for your enjoyment. Bring a picnic, pizza and coffee on sale.
DUETS A comedy play by Peter Quilter, Directed by Samantha Turner
15 - 23 April 2016 Repertory House PHOTO: JANE DONE-JUNEAU PHOTO: 59 Collins Street, Hawera Hollard Gardens 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga Adults - $28 (Booking fees apply) ranaki Ph: 0800 736 222 Wet weather alternative Taranaki onal Council www.hollardgardens.info venue will be the Kaponga Hall Regional Council Tickets on sale from
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