MARCH 2016

Sisters Emily & Lilianne Parker, 3rd place getters - artwork

And they came to the Show

Congratulations to all competitors on making our indoor section such a beautiful sight and it was a real tribute to the fantastic efforts by our people. Also a huge thank you to our amazing team of volunteers : - from the wonderful stewards who turn up year after year - the local school students who prepared lunches and helped stewards - the front desk workers taking entries - and to our judges, some of whom came all the way from Kaikohe. It takes a lot of unpaid people to put on a show. We would love to have some new volunteers so please think about joining us next year. See results page 11

Above: "WAG" by Mavis McCombie - winner of artwork depicting a Kaipara event

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PP Paparoa Primary School Term 1 is off to a great start. Our first week saw a 2-day visit from The Life Education Bus and Harold the Giraffe who taught the children about developing positive relationships. Swim for Life's happened: the children were save, through to how credit Kirsty Hamlin looking forward to showing cards work and dealing with began her weekly their families what they've debt. Swim Safe visits; while daily achieved in the pool. Clark Teacher professional develop- lessons continue for each from Sport Northland is with ment has included First class with their own teacher. us again this year, focussing on Aid training, Oral Language We're very grateful to Tina Ball teamwork in PE. Professional Development who has offered to help those ASB Bank's Get Wise will visit with School, as children wanting to represent in March to work with us on well as travelling to Whangarei us at Bream Bay Swimming Financial Literacy, teaching to learn about ways to support Sports in March. By the time our children good habits with children with their writing. you read this our own school their money - from identifying Alison Cadman Swimming Sports will have needs/wants and learning to Principal

Volunteer efforts clear river Grant Coghlan, Graeme Murray and The February issue of the Paparoa Press put out a call for more volunteers the digger at work in Paparoa Creek to help in the community. At the January PPI meeting held at The Landing, a large poplar tree was spotted at rest, stuck in the middle of the creek after having floated down from higher up the waterway. A quick chat amongst members and a plan was hatched to clear it away. On the Monday of the long Waitangi weekend, Owen Stevens delivered his 2.8 tonne digger to the site and with the help of two other volunteers, Graeme Murray and Grant Coghlan and a couple of chainsaws, the job was done in two hours. The tree has been cut into three pieces, hauled out of the creek and left on the bank to dry. At a later date it will be cut into smaller pieces and removed. Longstanding Paparoa residents may recognise this part of the creek as the site of Paparoa Primary School’s swimming races in the 1950s, held here before the school had its own pool. Mary Stevens

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  The Back Man Following our appeal for volunteers in last month's Paparoa Press, PLUMBER several people have stepped up and made contact with: has moved to Paparoa Kaiwaka to Ruawai LIBRARY...... two new volunteers Back, neck & shoulder pain KPB...... one new volunteer Sports injuries ● 30 years’ experience FIRE FORCE...... one new volunteer Muscular issues ● All plumbing services PRESS GANG...... one new volunteer Stress tension & headaches A&P SHOW...... one new volunteer including new housing Thank you! Geoff Gore and maintenance  We're very grateful to these community-minded individuals. 022 150 4828 / 09 280 9793 The whole community benefits from your contribution more than Dip.CST (London), Dip. Kin (UK) A ndrew K enny you can know. But we still need you! ... Are there any more of you out there who can spare a little time? You'll find more Straightening bodies out ph 027 642 8320 reports of local volunteer efforts in the pages of this edition. PP since 1980

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Paparoa JMB new season underway You won’t go away hungry! The Paparoa AGM/Registration Day was a great success with heaps of keen youngsters ready to play and an awesome number of supportive parents ready to join up and make this a super season. THE The new committee: President Adam Crompton, Vice President Shane Wintle, Treasurer Wendy Sheppard, Delegate Adam Crompton/Bundy Duncan, Secretary Kassee Flavell/Sandra Duncan. CRUISER Coaches: Under 7s Shane Wintle, Sally-Rose Phillips & Lawrie and / Stevens; Under 9s John Longdon; Under 11s will be teaming up BAR GRILL CAFE with Kaiwaka with Adam as co-coach. A big thankyou to the Lodge and Village Boatworks for ▪ Wholesome, affordable meals sponsoring the bouncy castle. Also to Countdown and Pak'nSave for their generosity towards the BBQ and treats for the kids. ▪ Fully licensed First practice: March 24, First game April 9. There's still time to ▪ Family friendly sign your kids up, ring Adam 027 738 8622. Sandra Duncan ▪ Inside-outside dining ▪ Private functions HOMEKILLS In the village, WAYNE & ANNETTE Paparoa Valley Road 09 439 2020 OPEN TUESDAY to SATURDAY 9am to 2pm Dry Aged Beef Specialists and THURSDAY & FRIDAY nights 5pm to 10pm Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham BOOKINGS FOR NIGHT MEALS REQUIRED NEW LOCATION ph 09 431 6918 TOKA TOKA 4 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Cameron Philips Enviroschools – working toward CABINETMAKER a sustainable future in your district Matakohe Did you know that Paparoa Primary is an Enviroschool, as are many of our local primary and secondary schools? ▪ Kitchens ▪ Custom Furniture The Enviroschools programme such as possum trapping, or ▪ Furniture repairs supports children and young lobbying for change while & restoration people to plan, design and still at school, or leaving ▪ Custom run mouldings implement sustainability act- to do a degree in ecology, ▪ Stairs & Timber Doors ions. It provides pathways environmental law and other ▪ Residential & from early childhood through environmentally helpful qual- Commercial Joinery primary, intermediate and ifications (remember the palm QUALITY WORKMANSHIP secondary school and beyond. oil labelling issue? That was Paparoa Primary students at work 09 431 7579 It focuses on the journey with started by an enviroschools student!). [email protected] problem solving, community Enviroschools have been involvement, with leadership In Northland we've also operating for over a decade developed the Wai Restor- and is seeing a generation ation programme within of innovative and motivated Enviroschools, tailored toward young people who think and Northland's environment, act sustainably. people, and land use. This teaches fencing, possum & mustelid trapping, native plant propagation, and planting & maintenance of stream sides on farms. We then link schools with local farms which need their waterways planted. Students gain credits and get practical experience. Other projects being under- taken in Northland Enviro- schools include recycling paper, water quality testing, growing and cooking produce, by the students a major part planting wetlands and dune Enviroschools is supported of the process. by a national team including As the Secondary School most NZ councils. In 2015 the Facilitator for Enviroschools total number of Enviroschools in Northland, and the plant approached 1,000, embracing specialist that helps set over 250,000 students. up native plant nurseries Enviroschools are looking for at primary and secondary opportunities to engage with level, I get to visit many their communities and to Enviroschools in Northland. help out. So if you have an There's a high level of environmental activity they engage-ment by our practical can join up with, or can offer and outdoorsy Northland areas, adopting solar energy, to share traditional knowledge students. It's lovely to see reducing energy consumption, with them, then give them a primary students enthusiastic, capturing rainwater, and call and get involved, it's a lot and exciting to see secondary monitoring rare species such of fun. students starting businesses as the long-fin eel and bittern. Jacque Knight g.a.s. Paparoa

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Lions at the Show Big welcome Paparoa Lions were on deck at the Paparoa Ross Murphy Show. Early birds were at the gates to Paparoa selling entry passes from 6:30am. Others Kaipara Physiotherapy have Plumber manned the gates and managed parking extended their Dargaville- certifying arrangements. Throughout the day Lions and Ruawai-Maungaturoto service, plumber helpers put time in at the catering caravan. and opened a part-time clinic Hot- at Coast to Coast Healthcare's new housing Medical Centre in Paparoa. dogs, renovations chips, Lynne Butterworth, known to steak & onion and bacon many Paparoa residents, will maintenance & egg sandwiches fed be servicing the clinic, offering hungry show-goers. We physiotherapy treatment, 09 431 7510 hope you all enjoyed the acupuncture and biodynamic 140th show. craniosacral therapy. The ACC 021 424 252 PAINTING Building Gib Stopping • Alterations Lynne Butterworth • Maintenance surcharge remains at a very • Interior & Exterior low $12/session, or private anything considered treatment is available at $35. Lynne looks forward to working CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN back ‘in her own area’ and Patrick Johanson, Fisher St, Pahi will also care for patients and 021 154 5679 09 431 6020 clients at the Maungaturoto [email protected] clinic. This service further enhances locally available medical care and, at the same time, makes good use of the Paparoa Medical Centre facility. paparoaLocal goods direct Lynne says "The rooms are light from the Producer and fresh", and she is thrilled farmers market with the space. The Paparoa clinic hours are Tuesday & GET YOUR SHARE Friday 8.30am-1pm (the same Do you use petrol for any hours as the Doctor’s clinic). off-road equipment and/or vehicles? For an appointment, phone 09 431 9062 or 09 439 1656. EVERY SATURDAY Or for further enquiries, phone 9am-noon Lynne on 021 280 8700, she at the Village Green will be happy to answer your ph Graham 431 7209 queries. PP Then you could be eligible for a rebate 67¢ PER LITRE REFUNDED How Much Are You Owed? First claim includes TWO YEAR BACK CLAIM Phone your LOCAL Excise agents Steve & Leonie 021 2444 663 Paparoa Medical Centre ONSITE Consultation 09 431 9062 or 09 439 1656 Fuel Rebates Ltd gets the job done promptly PUTTING CASH BACK IN YOUR POCKET!! www.fuelrebates.co.nz 6 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

NZ Cadet Corps - Feel like a challenge? If you're aged between 13 and 18 years, have you ever considered giving cadets a go? Not far away in Hakaru (back the unit winning or coming and competently. of Kaiwaka) is the best little second in the national skills My son David is cadet unit in the country. competition. An amazing starting his th 4 On Wednesdays, next to the achievement for a small year and he's RSA, the Mangawhai Cadet country unit. happy to talk to Unit have parade nights in Cadets offer a great oppor- anyone interested the old bowling club building, tunity for camaraderie, athletic in checking it out. now converted into cadet challenges, leadership and There's also a (and Scout) rooms. skills development in many cadets website The old bowling green is areas. When some cadets and Mangawhai cadets face- to come over for a few perfect for training and were involved in a car accident book page. We have space evenings and see if cadets game playing. On the walls I recently, they had the skills to in the car to take anyone is for you. Phone 431 7059. counted 9 years of photos of deal with the situation calmly on Wednesdays if you'd like Janine Hames No more stuff ... You reach a stage when you don't want any more stuff. Your Local Rotary Club That's where we are at, and our offspring have been known to complain that we're impossible to buy presents for. So, for a recent anniversary they excelled themselves, and I think it only Grand Auction fair to share their idea. Maungaturoto Primary School grounds They contacted Ralph Schultz In an hour-long flight we flew and organised an hour's over Whakapirau, Tapora, Saturday 19 March helicopter ride on a day to suit. looked down on the South start - 10.00am Head and followed the coast north, over the All bidders must register for lighthouse, crossing the a Bidder Number before making a bid Pouto Peninsula north of STALLS: Make an Offer / Clothing / Books / Miscellaneous Ruawai before curving back over Matakohe, Sausage Sizzle - Soft Drinks Paparoa and home. The weather was perfect. Ben identified points of interest including distant Whangarei Heads, the Hen and Chicken Islands, even the Barrier. Of course the chief interest was in taking a So, on a recent perfect fresh look at the local area and summer's evening our convey- identifying well known sights. ance arrived just over the back Even your own back yard looks fence. Ben gave us the safety interesting from the air! spiel, loaded us aboard and whooshed down the hillside, We were delivered home much to our grandson's again. No hassle at all. Thank delight, my stomach's unease you Ralph, Ben and our family. and the pilot's amusement, It was a great gift. before gaining height. RS Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 7

Special guests at KMU SURVEYS LTD The Kauri Museum MAUNGATUROTO Special guests were welcomed recently to The Kauri Museum: Escorted by her cousin Gordon Pryde & wife Sandra, Pat Ballenger and Ken Urquhart husband Sam travelled 6,838 miles from Oroville, California to view The Man From Matakohe exhibition. Licensed This special exhibition is Pat had donated a Cadastral dedicated to the life and casket, presented Surveyor career of their grandfather, to her grandfather Sam & Pat Ballenger (left) and Sandra & Gordon Pryde admire the Freedom of the City of Manchester casket & scroll Joseph Gordon Coates, Prime in 1926 when 09 431 8705 Minister of New Zealand 1925- in England for the Imperial family photographs previously 021 161 2344 1928 and recipient of the Conference for Dominion unknown to her and expressed Military Bar and Cross. On a Prime Ministers. her wonder “at the hours [email protected] previous visit to New Zealand, of work and research that The casket represents The were obviously behind the Freedom of the City of exhibition”. Manchester, and with an accompanying dedicatory A very pleasant visit concluded scroll, forms part of the display. with a walk to the original Kevin s Shed It was one of seven 'Freedoms' Matakohe School building, ' presented to Coates on that now part of the museum panel beating & repairs visit, along with two honorary complex, attended by Gordon Coates as a child. The Man  Carpets & Upholstery doctorates in law, one from J From Matakohe runs until ust ask  Home Cleaning Service Cambridge University and one 027 642 4991 from Trinity College in Dublin. the end of May. [NB: Gordon  Flood Recovery assistance and Marjorie Coates had five 09 431 6444  Private & Commercial On first stepping into the daughters. The two eldest,  Casual or Contract exhibition gallery, both Pat Sheila and Barbara lived in and Sam caught their breath, New Zealand. The three Tim & Sharlene Lord amazed at the scope and quality younger girls, Patricia, Irirangi of the stories and objects on and Josephine all married 021 114 6729 display. As she walked round, American citizens and settled 3245 Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd Pat was delighted to discover in that country].

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Hey you ... day camp is coming Autumn Meandering Get that calendar out and mark these dates: From my family to yours Tues 19 - Thurs 21 April It's the 2016 Otamatea Day Camp From the equinox on the 20th of March, we are into the Yes it is that time again. Almost a whole year has rolled around slippery descent into darkness - the months of winter ahead. since last Day Camp. The dates are in the first week of the April Sometimes it feels like summer only just begins before this holidays, big tick for you, week one covered. What a brilliant calendar date occurs, and perhaps it will linger long into parent/caregiver you are! March and April? (We in Pahi particulary, are wondering what Some of you may be asking, what's this all about? So here's what happened to that El Nino drought) But, as always, gardeners we do - with 180 6-12 year olds, numerous teenage helpers and are looking ahead and planning for what needs to be put into a hardy, dedicated bunch of adults - in the middle of a paddock the earth. down Paparoa Station Road: This is a big change for our family, as when we rely on a Three days of bush hut building, bible stories & songs, supermarket for food, things are seemingly always in season! horse riding, crafts & art, dam building, carpentry, archery, Meat comes neatly packaged in plastic. Strawberries from distant shores in winter. But the taste, the nutrition, is where top town activities ... the list goes on. Buses can transport it matters. And nothing can beat home grown! your children each day and on Thursday we close with a family bbq and a close look around. Day Camp is run by If you have any beds that are not going to be cropping over the local churches with support from our local businesses. winter, it's a good time to be planting a green manure crop. There are plenty of options such as mustard, lupins, dwarf If this sounds like your family's cup-of-tea, registration forms th broad beans, beans, phacelia and more. Note though, do not will be out on 24 March in your local school, Dreams, 100% plant the same species as was previously growing, ie. If you Electrical, Skelton's, St John Op Shop, or you can ring Ruth Rosser had brassicas, dont follow with mustard. You cut this green 431 8491 or Debbie Blythen 431 6892 for more information. crop to the ground before it produces seeds, and doing so it adds humus, keeps in moisture and improves soil fertility. Coriander and basil can still be sown, as can radish, lettuce, spring onions and peas directly into the ground. Carrots, What's parsnips, beetroot and turnips can also be direct sown: What's make sure the soil isn't highly fertile however, or 'forking' Hot may occur. Bearing in mind the white butterfly, other winter Not crops are kohlrabi, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. Celery Having Physio Un-bagged rubbish is a great vegetable, it likes a wet spot in the garden, and services in Paparoa leeks grow like weeds in my garden – something I am not left on the roadside complaining about! Happy eating! Jenny

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Motoring matters The last "proper" Land Rover rolled off the production line at the end of January after 68 years of production ... longer than the VW Beetle. In that time, it evolved from an experimental 'centre mounted steering' cross country vehicle, built on a farm in Anglesey, North Wales, to a very capable 'all rounder' used to cross deserts, ford rivers, climb steep tracks, and transport the wealthy around the West End of London. A friend of mine (not wealthy) used a Land Rover in London because he was fed up with having to negotiate the narrow streets in a normal saloon, as it was forever being scraped down the sides. With the Land Rover, he just barged through! The stories of adventures with Land Rovers are many. ORT's annual Youth theatre They were used countless times to drive from London to 44 enthusiastic youngsters spent a vibrant and creative week at Capetown, or Sydney, or wherever, simply because they Otamatea Repertory Theatre at the end of the January holidays. were the only vehicle that could be relied on to complete the journey. Sometimes with several stops for repairs, but a A week isn't long to put so we can hit the ground major concern of the original designers was that the vehicle together a show - with running. We give the children had to be easy to repair, if necessary, on the side of the road. costume, lights, props, make- enough to challenge, but not up, as well as learning lines, overwhelm them. Enough One thing that has puzzled me - over the years the Land Rover songs and dances. But this framework so they can use has been just that, but nowadays is referred to as the is what ORT does every year their own creativity. And we 'Defender', even the early ones. To me the Land Rover is a at Youth Theatre! This year's have a dedicated team of tutors Land Rover and always will be. show, devised by Maura who enjoy teaching children." STOP PRESS: Just before going to press, I learnt that the Flower, was based on a The theatre was very grateful last Land Rover made, a short wheelbase Defender, sold at a traditional Indian legendThe ' to receive funding from charity auction in London for 400,000 pounds (NZ$850,000). Journey to Find the Sun'. "We Kaipara Creative Communities Graham Roberts have to be very well organised for this year's project. Crompton Engineering Ltd Phone/fax 09 439 2393 31 Jellicoe Road, Ruawai

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A&P Show - Indoor results

Schoolwork Maungaturoto Primary School Totara House Cup- most points, ◦ Limestone & Metal Cartage won the G J McPherson Cup Champion of champions ◦ Truck & Digger Hire ◦ Farm Roads ◦ House Sites & for hand writing and the A H Trophy - Keith and Janet Stutt ◦ Earthwork & Dams driveways Dallas Cup for most points in Cup, Top dahlia bloom, Top Needlework ◦ Wrapped Silage & Hay Arts and Crafts. dahlia vase - all won by Trevor Bernina Sewing Machine ◦ Cultivation ◦ Fencing & Mulching The Loraine Rowlands Trophy Brljevich. Centre Whangarei Trophy - for for most points in year 7 and 8 Novice prize for most entries most points in needlework - Maize won by Janice Wilson. Silage was won by Matakohe School. - won by Charlee Kerr who planting & will receive a generous gift Fruit / Vegetables / Flowers Arts and Crafts harvesting of dahlia tubers from Dahlia Phillips Family Trophy for Jim Cliff Memorial Trophy Haven in Aug/Sept 2016. 09 431 7556 for most entries in fruit and Judge's choice - won by Betty  021 720 590 vegetables; Battensby Family Jams and Preserves Cairns. Trophy most points in the fruit Muriel Cliff Trophy for most Thrift Cup from Kaipara District and vegetables; Doug Withers entries - won by Jan Robertson. Council - won by Rosemary Webb. Memorial Cup for most points Baking in horticultural section - were The Zephyr Oysters prize of all won by Trevor Brljevich. Mrs J Massey Cup for the most $250 for the depiction of points in baking and preserves an "Iconic Kaipara Event" in Carpet Layer Trevor Brljevich Trophy for - won by Jan Robertson. vegetable collection - entrant any medium - won by Mavis 20 years experience under 16yrs won by Luca Knitting and crochet McCombie's with her painting Troost. Women's Division Federated of Paparoa Wearable Arts. The June Edmondson Plate for Farmers Golden Jubilee 1975 Photography most points in the decorative Cup for most points in knitting Kodak Trophy for a collection phone Ian Ross section (flower arrangement) - and crochet - won by Janice of prints - won by Tina Ball. Wilson. won by Laurel Frogley. Nick Nicholas Trophy for Dahlia Section (over 100 Elizabeth Pratt Memorial Cup best overall photo - won by 09 431 6939 a/h entries and some great novice for Judges Choice in knitting Rita Hames (this photo goes 027 4996 413 growers who will be interesting and Crochet - won by Julieanne on to represent our show to watch next year). Rukuwai. in the national A&P Show competition. The Fotopost Trophy for Judge's Choice goes to Natalie Lynch. HANDYMAn Home Brew Best overall and most points Doug Aniss Trophy goes to Wendy Charles. all jobs, Most points : Indoor section odd jobs Fergus Bros Cup goes to Trevor Brljevich.

CHILDREN'S SECTION WINNERS BUILDING & PAINTING Pre school Waide Buckingham Cup most ph Cam entries - Georgia-Leigh Hay. 431 6309 Junior 021 77 77 92 A S Phillips Trophy most entries -Stevie-Raye Ball. Intermediate Mrs Athol Fenwick Cup for most points - won by Miriam Borger. Senior Krystal Buckingham Cup for most entries - won by Natalie Birt. Overall most entries Linquist Cup - won by Stevie-Raye Ball. Carlene and Helen Williamson Cup for best overall exhibit won by Alexander Ball. Cheyanne Ball Cup for best overall photo was won by Tegan Leaf. H H Sutherland Cup for most points by a girl under 16yrs - won by Miriam Borger. Williamson Cup for most points by a boy under 16yrs - won by Alexander Ball. Paparoa Press congratulates all winners and place-getters. Congratulations also to all who entered work in the Show. PP 12 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Maungaturoto Hey, kids . . . Rest Home just for you . . . The Rest Home currently has two vacancies. Egg-tastic Easter for Kids In residence are: Easter is celebrated on the 25-28th of March and, somewhat confusing, is celebrated with eggs Elizabeth (Liz) Alsop and rabbits, which highlights that it's a northern hemisphere festival of spring and renewal from has a daughter in Matakohe pagan times. For us in New Zealand, this is a time of autumn equinox: harvesting and preparing for the dark, colder months. Also now aligned as a christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Clyde Chapman Jesus Christ, the eggs have been said to symbolise his empty tomb. But all that aside - let's just eat formerly of Maungakaramea chocolate!! Dora Cross formerly of Mareretu Easter Facts:  90 million easter bunnies are made each Easter in USA alone - a shocking 9.14 billion eggs. Dene Louisson  The largest easter egg ever was made of chocolate & marshmallow - and was 25ft high. Tony's wife, formerly of Pahi  The largest ever Easter egg hunt was in Florida, where 9,753 children searched for 501,000 eggs. Grace Phillips  The first edible Easter Bunnies were made in Germany in the early 1800s. of Auckland, has son at They were made from pastry and sugar. Kaiwaka  Easter is the second largest candy consuming holiday. (Halloween is the first.) Adelaide Priebe Pat George's parents Egg-shell mosaic Doreen Smith You'll need:  Eggshells, Food colouring, Paper, Glue, Pen. formerly of Auckland Instructions:  Wash the egg shells really well and remove as much of the John Tantrum membrane as you can. of Maungaturoto  Soak the egg shells overnight in food colouring Patricia Vaulkenburg (the longer you leave them the deeper the colour). has a daughter at Oneriri  Dry the egg shells on kitchen paper. Ailsa Wood  Draw your picture on a large sheet of paper. lots of connections in M'gto  Choose one colour of egg shells and paint all the areas that you want to be that colour with glue. Stick the broken shells on. Repeat one colour at a time until your picture is finished. PP

Anglican Church Services Easter 2016

Palm Sunday 20th March - Holy Communion services 9:30am Holy Trinity, 134 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto 10am St Albans, 35 Oxford St, Whakapirau Maundy Thursday 24th March - Stations of the Cross 7pm St Marks, 26 Hook Rd, Paparoa Good Friday 25th March 10am Holy Trinity, Maungaturoto Reflection on 7 words of Jesus spoken from the cross 10am Paparoa Combined with local churches on the Village Green Easter Day 27th March - Holy Communion services 9:30am Holy Trinity, Maungaturoto 10am Coates Memorial Church, Matakohe

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Moonlight Moggies Ken and Faye Subritzky moved from Auckland 15 years ago to live A Cats in Pahi. Faye discovered after a few years that for the first time in her life she had an excess of spare time. Boarding1 Cattery Ken's engineering work and sculptures kept him busy, so after quality Extra Virgin pondering over several ideas, a Ken & Faye olive oil boarding cattery seemed to fill Subritzky Grown on the Kaipara the bill, and with spare time and Winners of Gold & Silver Awards a great love of animals, wham - 548 Pahi Rd Oliveti Northland 2012 A1 Boarding Cattery was born. The From Farmers Market weekly cattery's been in operation now for Or our Olive Grove located at 6 years, and although not always 46B Merril Rd (off Petley Rd) overrun with cats, those they do Ph 09 431 7477 Ph 431 7572 have always get the extra care and www.a1cats.co.nz cuddles that we all need when we're away from home. stay, will just leave their travel Faye decided early on that, cage and deposit themselves rather than have a lot of cats in their favourite spot. FARMWORK SERVICES with a small space each, she Several cats that have boarded For all types of fencing, stockyards, would have large cages. And at A1 have needed extra care she soon discovered that, as for a medical condition, and handyman work, tree felling, tractor work etc. the cats don't have a territory Ken's been to the local vet FIREWOOD to defend, they all mingle clinic for instructions on how DELIVERED phone together and get on amazingly to administer medicines, drips well. So they really only etc. A couple of years ago Mike 09 431 6509 require their cages when they Faye & Ken decided to build 027 203 2694 first arrive, or an occasional an outside run which, to their email nervous cat may prefer to disappointment, didn't appear [email protected] stay in its cage for a day or to be a great success, until ... two before venturing out to one night during a walk around be one of the team. They all the property they found the 12 tonne digger now available have their favourite spaces cats all outside enjoying the and some, arriving for a new moonlight. PP

5 Questions for ... Roger Price LIFESTYLE AUTOS How long have you been in Paparoa? Nearly 12 years now. Where did you come from? We lived on the Hibiscus Coast Roger Price and prior to that, Waihi. Why did you choose to come to Paparoa? With retirement Full pending, the cost of living in Auckland made the move an easy Mechanical decision to make. Services What were you doing before you came? I owned auto repair shops in Ponsonby and Parnell, and worked as a tractor field Warrants servicing mechanic for a Silverdale business. Before this I had of Fitness a contracting business in the Waihi area and Hauraki Plains. What are you doing now? I'm owner/mechanic of Lifestyle Paparoa Valley Road Autos in Paparoa, a rural auto repair garage, repairing cars, next door to G.A.S, trucks & tractors. I find the people I am dealing with are Phone 431 6620 friendly and helpful. Paparoa is a happy place to be. PP

Jane Short D.Pod.M MchS Registered with What’s on at your Museum Podiatrists Board NZ and Podiatry NZ FOOTCARE “These MATARIKIare a few - of18 JUNE my favourite- 19 JULY 2015 things” PODIATRIST ‘OTAMATEA’ Primary Schools displaying the use of traditional and 09 431 8531 an exhibition showcasing Collection favourites  Home Visits non-traditional materials to celebrate the Maori New Year. that we have brought together to share with our visitors 020 4022 6598   Dargaville Hospital FREE Entry to the Museum for residents of the Old Otamatea  Maungaturoto  Nursing Homes opens 18 January 2016  Coast to Coast & Hospitals District. Medical Centre FREE ENTRY to the museum for residents of the old Otamatea District 5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland. p: 09 431 7417 w: www.kaurimuseum.com

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HOOK, LINE & Paparoa Press PP CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PAINTER Fire Ban Lifted see pg 2. SINKER Dave Stephenson Garden wedding - local girl Bee Swarms Ana Stock, elder daughter of Fish are a bit If you see any bee swarms, phone Mike For all your Jane Bailey, wed Karl Andrews hard to find at of Waipu - congratulations! the moment, 431 6008 or 021 134 3747 painting JMB Rugby - First practice: only a few Digger & Truck March 24, first game April 9. snapper 2.8 tonne machine. requirements To sign your kids up, ph Adam around and 5 tonne truck. Handy for 027 738 8622. not many those smaller jobs. kahawai or gurnard. No job too small Easter Services 2016 - the Phone Owen 431 7123 combined churches will hold Things are a bit hard to 09 431 6623 services in March, see pg 12. predict at the moment. Motorbike 4 sale 027 490 3522 Drinking fountain in Paparoa? The water is 23degress, '05 Suzuki GN250, 1500k's. KDC is considering installing a so maybe a bit warm for New: front tyre, battery & drinking fountain at the Village them. W.O.F. Rego on hold $1,600 Green, near the playground. Happy Fishing, ph 021 124 8821 REMEMBER! Gravy Pioneer Luncheon hosted by Neuro Stress Release Paparoa Lions at Paparoa Hall, (NSR) A healing system  is on Fri 18 March, see pg 15. Thurs & Fri nights 5-10pm. that promotes emotional  Our condolences to the family ORT Show at Paparoa Hall - well being. Find happiness  of Gordon (Murray) Priebe (Pat Murder @ Cafe Noir, interactive and satisfaction in your life. George's father) who passed dinner (BYO), Paparoa Hall Fri Jel Davenport 021 165 6226 Your away recently, just short of 4 Mar, see pg 10 for details. his 96th birthday, resident at pets ORT at Maungaturoto - Stuff Refurbished Kauri Table Maungaturoto Resthome with I Forgot to Tell My Daughter, in good condition. Ph Owen need a his wife Adelaide (Eunice). with comedienne Michelle 431 7123 for details. holiday Physiotherapist for Paparoa A'Court, will be presented by - Lynne Butterworth will work Arts On Tour NZ, see pg 6. too from Paparoa Medical Centre, Otamatea Day Camp will be When you fall, I will be see pg 5 for full details. be held 19-21 April (school there to catch you. Cruiser Bar & Grill new hours: holidays), transport is made Tues-Sat from 9am-2pm, and available, see pg 9 for details. With love, the floor

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WHAT’S ON - MARCH 2016 Fencing Specialists Special Events & Meetings Servicing Dargaville to Mangawhai Easter 2016 - Combined Churches services throughout March, see details pg 12 ORT - Murder @ Cafe Noir, Interactive Dinner - Fri 4 Mar, Paparoa Hall, see pg10 ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE ORT - Michelle A'Court Stuff I Forgot to Tell My Daughter, Thur 17 Mar, see pg 6 BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE Paparoa Lions Pioneer Luncheon Fri 18 March - see page details at right. INCLUDING: Rotary Club Grand Auction, Maungaturoto Primary School Sat 18 March, 10am • Post & Batten • Post & Rail The Kauri Museum Exhibition "A few of my favourite things" • Netting • Entrances Regular Events, Meetings and Organisations • Stock Yards Anglican Church St Marks 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am, Hook Road, Paparoa • General Block Maintenance Ararua Church 10.30am every Sunday, All welcome ph 431 6622 Art Studio, Ruawai Mon 10-12noon; Tue 7-9pm, ph Frances 439 2554 Arty Farties Summer Markets 9am-noon, opposite Village Green; Thur/Fri in the Call Chris Hickey on 027 561 1719 ‘Tile Shed’ ph Anne 431 6229; Crafty Kids Club alt Saturdays 10-2pm, Rm 5 Paparoa Primary School; Beginners Patchwork Group, Mon 7pm, Te Pahi River Dr. Badminton Thursday - teens & adults 7pm, Paparoa Hall Crafternoons 1st & 3rd Wed in month, 10.30-4pm, Tinopai Hall ph Jo 431 7219 Paparoa Lions : Pioneer Luncheon 2016 Exercise to Music Tue 10.30am Paparoa Hall $5 ph Rose 431 7418 The annual Pioneer Luncheon is on Friday 18 March at the Farmers’ Market Sat 9-noon, Village Green; from 9 january weekly Paparoa War Memorial Hall. Phone Pete Hames 431 6822 if you Fire Force 1st & 3rd Monday in month 6.30pm Depot Rd ph Cohan 431 6668 haven't received an invitation and would like to attend. Gardening Club 2nd Wed of month, ph Lyn 4316090 It's a great chance to catch up with old friends and to meet new. Grey Power Last Wed in month,1pm, Anglican Church Hall, Mgto The Kauri Museum 'The Man from Matakohe' exhibition ongoing daily Library Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu1.30-4.30pm, Fri 9.30am-1pm Open Market days - alternate Saturdays 9.30-1pm MARCH TIDES - CALCULATED for PAHI-WHAKAPIRAU Line Dancing Thurs 10am-noon Paparoa Hall ph Rose 431 7418 Mainly Music Wed 9.30am Paparoa Comm Church, ph Rebecca 431 7550 DATE LOW HIGH DATE LOW HIGH Matakohe Music Makers 2nd Weds month 7pm BYO Sports Pav'n $2pp 4316772 1st 10.29am 4.53pm 17th 12.54pm 7.26pm Otamatea Quilters 1st and 3rd Mon month 10am, Paparoa Hall 09 439 2262 2nd 11.22am 5.46pm 18th 2.09pm 8.06am Outdoor Bowls Maungaturoto Green ph Tony 431 6026 or Brian 431 6884 Paparoa Community Church 10.30am every Sunday, Hook Road 3rd 12.26pm 6.51pm 19th 3.16pm 9.14am Paparoa Hall Functions venue ph Robyn 431 7306 or a/h Loraine 431 7290 4th 1.39pm 8.06pm 20th 4.10pm 10.11am Paparoa Lions Dinner Meetings 3rd Mon in month 6.30pm, Sports Pavilion 5th 2.50pm 8.52am 21st 4.56pm 10.58am Paparoa Playcentre Tues & Fri 10am-1pm Visitors welcome ph 431 6653 Paparoa Primary School Term 1 starts Tuesday Feb 2 6th 3.51pm 9.53am 22nd 5.36pm 11.40am Paparoa Toy Library Wed 10.30-1pm, Paparoa Comm Church, Hilery 431 7330 7th 4.45pm 10.47am 23rd 6.12pm 12.18pm Sacred Soul Circle 2nd Sundays, 10am-12 Marohemo hall ph Helen 021 938 024 8th 5.34pm 11.36am 24th 6.46pm 12.48pm Selwyn Centre Thurs 10am for over 65's, St Marks, Hook Rd, ph 431 8193 Sports Pavilion Functions venue, ph Vickie Owens 431 6432 for bookings 9th 6.21pm 12.22pm 25th 7.18pm 1.24pm St Mary’s Catholic Church 10am Wed, 6pm Sat, Maungaturoto 10th 7.07pm 1.08pm 26th 7.50pm 1.55pm Table Tennis Tues 7.30pm, Sports Pavilion $2 Pete 431 6822 11th 7.52pm 1.53pm 27th 8.06am 2.27pm Tennis Kids Coaching from Tue 2 Feb, 4.30pm beginners, 5.15pm Intermed, adults 6pm 12th 8.13am 2.39pm 28th 8.40am 3.01pm Ukelele Players Beginners / experts, Thur 4pm Matakohe, ph Dennise 431 7012 13th 8.59am 3.26pm 29th 9.18am 3.39pm Waka Ama Tue & Thu 5pm, Sun 10am, Pahi Domain, ph Grant 027 474 3856 White Rock Gallery Open 7 days 10am-4pm, in Library building 14th 9.49am 4.16pm 30th 10.02am 4.23pm Yoga - Chair Yoga Paparoa Sports Pavilion Tues & Fri 9.30-10.30am $7 15th 10.42am 5.10pm 31st 10.53am 5.15pm Yoga - Anamana Studio $10/session ph Jenny 09 280 9694, 021 114 3370 16th 11.43am 6.13pm please update us with your details: [email protected] PP Community Directory EMERGENCY: FIRE ■ POLICE ■ AMBULANCE dial 111 COAST TO COAST HEALTH CARE OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES Community House. 09 431 9080 Maungaturoto Medical Centre: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri..... 09 431 8576 PAPAROA LIBRARY Membership free-of-charge, Wheelchair access Paparoa Clinic: Doctor Tue + Fri 8.30am-12.30pm...... 09 431 7222 Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu 1.30-4.30pm, Fri For urgent after hours medical service ()...... 09 423 8086 9.30am-1pm. 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We had an awesome Regatta, the very hot weather was remedied with ... ice blocks ... a shady marque ... and the water. Saturday's launch & runabout races saw Sunday's traditional free breakfast for a good turn out from Dargaville, and visiting ‘boaties’ adds to the inter-club also made the long trek. hospitality and cameraderie. It's quite a sight to see the boats racing Day two's bathtub & kayak races and together and the sound of the motors is Miss Pahi comp were also enjoyed by very unique. The kids love the side show many. activities, and the food was flying out of Elarna Sheppard the hall at a steady pace. Pahi changes over the years but it's lovely to be part of keeping the annual Regatta alive, and see our kids getting involved, learning, and enjoying the events. With the hangi dinner and great dance music, many got up and boogied. Lance Keay Contracting Ltd · Effluent Pond Cleaning · Single Pass Tillage & Seeding · Cultivation · Fertiliser Spreading · Hay & Silage Mowing · 6 Ton Trailer Taipuha RD1, Paparoa, 0571 09 431 6308 021 383 908 [email protected]

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