JULY 2019

Thefts at Matakohe Bridges Project There has been a spate of thefts of all sorts of supplies and equipment from the Fulton Hogan site at the Matakohe Bridges Project. Paparoa School Fulton Hogan, NZTA & Opus have been had the stock from paddocks escaped to very community minded during all the road. The latest theft was of many 150th phases of the bridges construction and 6 metre lengths of 8”x 2” timber destined road realignment. They have consulted for the new ‘shared pathway’ walkway Jubilee closely with the community and local being constructed so people may view Iwi during all facets of the project. Jobs the ‘Pou’ which is to be erected shortly. In 2020 Paparoa School will have been offered to locals, donations of The FH project workers and management celebrate 150 years of educating (traditional) carving timbers have been are decent and hard-working people the children of Paparoa. gifted to local carvers, and firewood has who are very proud of what they have been cut to length and donated to the The School Board sub- accomplished. It is so disappointing for committee invite anyone from Lions in order to raise money from its sale them to turn up for work to find their for community projects. the community who would tools and equipment stolen yet again. like to be part of the Jubilee Unfortunately, some ‘less savoury’ As a socially responsible community organising committee to attend people (thieves), have helped themselves we should take steps to ensure repeat a meeting on Thursday 18th July. to a large amount of worksite equipment thefts are thwarted. If you happen to This will be located at school in and supplies. These thefts usually occur be driving past (at night or after normal Room 3 at 7pm. during the night, often on weekends. work hours) and you observe suspicious We will be establishing a Recent items taken have included activity anywhere around the project site firewood, all cut to ‘fire place’ lengths timeline, coming up with then dial 111 to report it immediately to initial ideas and and destined for a good cause. It would the Police. If you are able to get vehicle have taken a truck or a vehicle towing a setting up sub- registrations great, but don’t put yourself committees. large trailer to remove this. A (new) fuel in a potentially confrontational position trailer full of diesel and a commercial size with these people. If you have been We look forward trailer-mounted waterblaster unit have offered any of the items listed above or to seeing you at also been stolen. Several new roadside have any relevant information please call school! paddock gates were removed which Police (phone 105). could have been a serious safety concern Bruce Gee

Paparoa Bush Walkway Upgrades Work continues on the Paparoa Bush Walkway with mesh installed on much of the more slippery parts of the boardwalk. Some of the older boards will need to be replaced due to decay. The Paparoa Lions have been caretakers and developers of the walkway since the then owners covenanted the area with the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust in 1989. The bush is bounded by an extensive saltmarsh which is inhabited by banded rail; these and other birds all contribute to what is a special ecological wilderness, rarely found now in New Zealand. As well as extensive pest control and ongoing maintenance, lions have recently diverted the track away from kauri trees and built boardwalks over tree roots in order to reduce the risk of Kauri Dieback disease. The present landowner received funding from Northland Regional Council (NRC) to help with erecting extra boundary fencing to stockproof the area. We are very thankful for this as stock should no longer be able to enter the bush and damage the walkway. With help and advice from NRC and DoC, there have been 'wash stations' in place for several years. There are two large groves ofKauri which need protection. This is way beyond the Lions Club resources alone and they rely on applications for funding, in addition to those funds contributed by PPI and Council. REMINDER TO WALKERS: Jim Rowlands & Stu Robertson install mesh netting Please ensure you clean your footwear with brushes provided prior to using the antiseptic. The Trigene antiseptic does not kill any spores which may be in the soil on your footwear. We are very fortunate to not have Kauri Die-back disease in our bush, so please help to keep it that way. The walkway is enjoyed by many people including walking clubs and schools. Paparoa Lions 2 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

PP Libby's Councillor Corner Local Government elections 2019 Local government elections have rolled around again. October 12 is Election Day, when we will decide on representatives for the Kaipara District Council, Northland Regional Council and Northland District Health Board for the next three years. It has been a privilege for me So what of this year’s local positive addition to the team. to have been a Kaipara District government election for me? However, I have stretched councillor for the Otamatea I plan to stand again for myself pretty thinly these last Ward and a director of the Northland District Health three years, with my paid part- Northland DHB over the last Board. With the current time job and I cannot continue three years. government review of New to do so for another three Zealand health and disability years, without my wellbeing Due to growth in the eastern services taking place this may seriously suffering! area KDC's ward boundaries be the last Northland DHB I believe KDC is in good hands have changed for this board as there seems to be a with our new CEO, Louise coming election. A new push towards regionalisation. Miller and some exciting things ward encompassing Kaiwaka If so, I would like to be part of are in train - review of the and Mangawhai with two determining how that works District Plan, Provincial Growth Paparoa Print Shop councillors has been created. for Northland, particularly Fund money, debt reduction, Otamatea ward, also with two for rural areas, and how our and improvements in At Skelton's councillors, has been extended unique needs get given a voice customer services, community Paparoa Drapery west to Tokatoka, so including in any new arrangement. involvement and consultation. Ruawai and extending north to What I have learnt over this 431 7306 the Taipuha and Ararua areas. For the Kaipara District councillor role I want to hand time I will take into my ongoing Voting for Northland DHB is 'at the batten on to someone else community roles, which are large' which means that seven from our area. For me it has what sustains me and keeps members are elected from one been an amazing experience, me connected to our great list of potential candidates. I have learnt so much and people. Government later appoints have been extremely grateful Meanwhile I remain your local four more directors to make for the opportunity. I have councillor until 12 October and See Robyn for up for any shortfall in diversity contributed a lot in asking I'm still happy to be contacted. all your printing needs - such as gender, Maori, other questions, in decision-making, Libby Jones, 021 208 0093 cultural, finance expertise, etc. in representation and been a Councillor KDC/Director NDHB

Print Shop and Press Can you help? advertising costs reviewed ST JOHN TRASH AND TREASURE 6th to 11th October As mentioned last month due to print cost increases over the last 5 years, printing charges at The Print Shop and We are now planning this year’s event - the annual advertising in Paparoa Press have been reviewed. fundraiser that we have run for 35 years in a row. We will retain the present charge for printing at the Print Shop While we have plenty of help running the event during (20c per B/W, A4 page, colour 40c A4, page), but from 1 July the week, we are very short on people to help set up and the community groups discount will be 15% (previously 20%). dismantle the shelves, as well as giving a hand to move and Advertising in the Press will be increased by $2.50 per advert deliver items during the week. Without more support in insert. The Rate Card with full details is available by email on this area we may have to forego this year’s event. application to [email protected]. If you are able to offer two or three hours to help with this PP work during this week, please call Eileen - 021 142 0357

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Connecting workshop #2 Charting Paparoa's future Great to see all the energy flowing again for the beginning of an Twin Streams - Wai Oranga Rua is a modern subdivision overall plan for Paparoa at the follow up 'connections' meeting. with a wide roadway, planted roadside, footpaths and Everyone contributed and ideas with information signage landscaping features that will bring a sense of pride in Paparoa. from the last workshop were  Little 'boutique' centres of for one of the residents of the prioritised. Overwhelmingly discovery Unlike ribbon development the first priority was to create along main roads or isolated retiree lots, ownership options  Attract and encourage youth are varied. There is no time an overview/overall plan. The involvement lifestyle properties, Twin Streams is an integrated pressure to build. Unlike most large group divided up into  Safe walk/cycle path - Village subdivision that will have a retirement villages, any lot three groups to devise maps Green to The Landing feeling of community for its and dwelling erected is the of what could go where and  Connections from how to connect the different residents. Unique in that it sole property of the owner Wearmouth Road/Sterling has been developed by a non- with no buy back obligation aspects of our village. There Bush to showgrounds to were huge similarities of ideas profit charitable trust, it is the to the trust. There will be a The Pines Road result of the trustees' vision small fee for maintenance of and agreement amongst all  Consider climate change the participants. to retain senior residents in the common areas. Residents  Family friendly sites the community. No individual are free to erect a dwelling of The list of priorities (after the  A flat cycle track their choice that complies with overall plan) were: trustee will benefit financially  Consider all ages in planning and costs have been kept low a small number of criteria.  Create a safe walking/cycle  Showground link to cycleway to the benefit of the residents. The trustees are very track  Fix footpath network Because of this unique struc- heartened by the strong level  Mountain bike tracks  Use of colour and art ture, intending purchasers of interest expressed. Some  Link cycleways with town  Create a community are now urged to reserve a lots have sold to people from attractions and to the workshop space. medical centre and shops lot with their deposit. While a outside the district who can see Paparoa is a desirable place  An all-year, all-purpose track The next step is to combine number of people have already around showgrounds the plans created to form one made this commitment there to live. Now is the time for the community and the wider  Co-ordination of community overall plan, and to identify are still some very desirable events people who would like to be lots available. Paparoa district to secure its future in Twin Streams.  Re-invigorate the Farmers part of the different groups to By purchasing at entry level Market and how it connects move ideas forward. pricing, residents can secure For further information call: with Paparoa shops Let us know what areas you a property that can be built Jill Wilson, First National Real  A collaborative planning are interested in through on at the appropriate time. Estate, 09 431 1016 or team for cycleways [email protected] With the main criteria being Keith Shadbolt, Ray White Real  Cultural heritage (walkway) or Libby Jones, 021 2080093. a minimum of 60 years age Estate, 09 4318 820

Come to the movies at Paparoa Hall - FRIDAY 12 & SATURDAY 13 JULY The Paparoa Hall Society will be showing 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', a recent New Zealand movie which many may have missed when it was first released or otherwise would love to see it again. Secretary loraine Rowlands said, "We're hoping to get good support for these evenings as apart from having a great community gathering, we are fundraising to help keep the hall operating financially." Doors open at 7pm, with icecreams for starters and a light supper after the movie (which runs for 100 minutes and is rated PG). All for just $10 adult, seniors $8 and child $5. Bring your knee rug in case heaters are not available. By popular demand following the first movie night held in January, the society plan to hold more regular film screenings. Keep an eye out for notice of the next movie night when 'Mahana' (another great NZ rural- based movie) will be screened. LR “I can’t imagine any New Zealander who won’t appreciate the humour, the pathos and the nostalgia of a truly local film” RADIO NZ

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Lions Change of Officers I Am Maori Paparoa Lions recently held their Change of Officers Senior performing arts evening with guests from neighbouring clubs students of Ruawai College bringing attending numbers to nearly 50 people. were privileged to be able to attend a Performance of the touring group 'Young and Hungry' who were hosted by the Matakohe Museum. The troupe performed ‘I am Maori’ in an intimate space within the museum. The performance was made up of a selection of extracts Paparoa Lions officers pictured with Maria Goodhew (second on left) from Maori playwrights, with the Northern region Lions Chairperson the theme of ordinary people Outgoing president Bruce monthly dinner meetings. For overcoming obstacles. Lydiard reported on another example, Paparoa Primary Our students were wowed by the exceptional use of props to busy year for the club. The School PTA provided a bring out the messages, and the seamless way that the actors two main income streams delicious meal on the Change interchanged roles. The stories were a powerful commentary have been sales of firewood of Officers evening and were of Te Ao Maori; land issues and politics, with the common and from the food caravan at rewarded with a substantial thread that connection to culture gives strength to find the various community events. cheque to help support the hero within. Donations for the year school. Please contact Ken This was a perfect performance for our students to study totalled in excess of $15,000, Chambers (431 7443) if your for their NCEA exams in November - there will be plenty for the majority of which goes group is interested in catering them to write about when it comes to the analysis of live back to our local schools, as a fundraiser. performance! We are thankful that The Matakohe Museum community groups and a few Incoming President Stephen had the insight to bring this kind of performance to our area individuals on activities such Seager is looking forward to as small schools and communities like ours often miss out on as Outward Bound. Bruce also the challenge of leading the such opportunities. commented “The real value club with the support of the Deborah Steele of having a Lions Club in our membership. One of the goals TIC Performing Arts, Ruawai College district comes from not only in the next year is to purchase the donations, but from the an up-graded food caravan. knowledge that we reside in a caring community where Lions still have firewood assistance, if required, is just available, mostly macrocarpa next door or just around the which burns well. Stephen, the ' corner.” usual firewood co-ordinator is having a well earned break this Lions also support local month, and so enquiries for community groups, providing firewood during July should be assistance with projects or directed to Ruth 021 443 969. by offering them fundraising opportunities to cater for the Paparoa Lions

Would you like to drum? Would you like to try something new? Drumming is fun, relaxing, accessible to all, therapeutic and provides an opportunity to connect in to yourCome own natural and rhythms.Drum!

A beginners class is proposed for Paparoa, from Thursday 1 August weekly for 4 weeks at the suggested time of 4pm to 5.15pm. Josie Scott of Dargaville facilitates these work-

shops which have been held in Dargaville in the Wouldpast. you This like to is try a something brilliant different? opportunity Drumming isto fun, relaxing, accessible to all, therapeutic and provides an bring something fresh toopportunity Paparoa to connect locals in !to yourCost own would natural rhythmbe $15s… per class or $50 for all 4 classes. Drums will be provided and it would be at the PaparoaBeginners Hall. Class A minimum starts: of 10 drummers Thursday 1st August for 4 weeks is needed to make it worthwhile.4.00pm – 5. 15pm An indication of people$15 per class interested or $50 for all and/or 4 classes. committed is Drums provided. essential so that Josie can be booked in. If you are keen please contact Loraine 09Paparoa 431 7290 Community or Josie Hall 021 0223 8621. SH12, Paparoa. LR

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What's happening at The Kauri Museum Greetings Paparoa and Districts, My name is Zoe and I’ve just started at The Museum this June in the newly created role of Marketing Coordinator. New to the area since January, I am enjoying the change from Auckland. Coming from a marketing and events background but working mostly in the creative industries, I'm looking forward to supporting the museum’s activities and hopefully meeting many of you at upcoming events! SCHOOL HOLIDAYS entry, this exhibition Just around the corner are is really something the July school holidays! The special. The opening team is looking forward to night in late May was a hosting another group of truly inspiring evening. lively young ones for a series The exhibition, which Volunteers at work in the displays of two creative do-it-yourself includes 19 pieces workshops. These will take from 19 different artists is a competition. Entries will be our volunteer Trust Board place in The Museum on each new collaborative initiative. accepted from August 24th to through to our gardening Wednesday (10th & 17th July) Each artist created a new work September 12th. The theme volunteers, it is the voluntary and are great value at only $20 specifically for this exhibition for this year is ‘Voyaging’ - to, support we receive from per child; reserve your child’s from kauri gifted to them by in, or around the Kaipara'. For our community that ensures place asap. The Museum. Most of the entry and prize details visit our our museum remains the works are for sale and are at a website. Winning entries will international icon it is.” EXHIBITIONS range of price points. be published in Paparoa Press! If you are interested in ‘Creating with Kauri’ is on Also do not miss the Matariki volunteering with The Kauri until September 30th. Free VOLUNTEERING Museum please contact Schools Arts Exhibition on In June we celebrated until July 21st. This exhibition National us 09 431 7417 or email Volunteer Week and Tracey [email protected] showcases group work from Wedge, General Manager seven local primary schools Zoe Williamson commented, “Volunteers are Marketing Co-ordinator (see Paparoa School's entry on crucial to the smooth running back page). The Kauri Museum of The Kauri Museum. From www.kaurimuseum.com Coming up in August is the annual ‘Kauri Museum’s Northland Photography Award’. Entries are open from July 15th to August 12th, and the exhibition will run from ’ August 13th to October 16th. SKELTONS The theme this year is ‘This is Northland; Home of the Kauri’ - an exploration of our ANNUAL WINTER SALE beautiful region where kauri once covered the land. For IN JULY entry and prize details visit the website. This year the Kauri Museum Te Hurihangaamataaho - The overturning celebrates of Papatūānuku the earth mother by National Poetry 30% off all Mataaho by Thomas Hansen. Day (August 24th) with From 'Creating with Kauri’ the launch of a poetry fashion wear. 20% of ladies dress shoes. 10% off everything else in store when spending over $30 excluding school uniform Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm Sat 9am to noon Ph 431 7306 6 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Bridges project winds down The Matakohe Bridges Project is almost complete and the last of ORT News the minor works will roll out in the next month. ‘WINTER RAZZLE-DAZZLE’ Matakohe East Road Saturday 3 August 2.30pm corner easing A creative showcase • Vegetation has featuring some amazing been cleared and costumes and enter- services relocated, tainment. One show only. drainage and earth- Tickets at the door. works in the old Adults $10, Students $2 feijoa orchard have DINNER THEATRE commenced. COMEDY Landscaping ‘This is Your Captain 021 636 912 • Mulching and Installing the give way sign at Hardies Bridge intersection. Speaking’ [email protected] planting was to be This will be fun - it’s a play, completed throughout June. on delivery of plants) to be a musical, a pantomime, a Shared path completed safely. movie, a dinner show and • Construction has started Hardies Bridge Intersection it's madcap, high-flying on the shared path and • This intersection was sealed comedy. A great show for Wahi Taonga area which will in May with a give way sign people who don’t normally be transformed by the end of installed. go to live theatre. ◦ Limestone & Metal Cartage June. Drone footage is loaded on We have changed the ◦ Truck & Digger Hire nzta.govt.nz/projects/ performance dates for ◦ Farm Roads ◦ House Sites & Alignment open to ◦ Earthwork & Dams driveways permanent speed limit connecting-northland/ this show to enable six ◦ Wrapped Silage & Hay • A major milestone has been matakohe-bridges/videos/ shows at the beginning ◦ Cultivation Please contact Melanie Norris, of November, over ◦ Fencing & Mulching acheived now the Matakohe realignment is 100kmh. Thank Fulton Hogan 0800 577 623 three weekends. Peter Maize you for your patience with or 027 236 3078 if you have Matheson is the director; Silage planting & reduced speeds throughout queries or feedback regarding auditions will be held in harvesting the project. Some speed drone flyovers or any other July/August. Details to restrictions will occur in aspects of the project. follow. 09 431 7556 specific areas to enable the All the Best, Maura Flower  021 720 590 remaining work (for example, The Matakohe Bridges Team

Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Rotary news and events The past month has been relatively quiet with reduced attendance due to illness and other work commitments. However, our gatherings have been no less enjoyable as we share a meal on a Tuesday night. 2088 Paparoa Valley Road, Paparoa I was fortunate to attend visa and adjusting to a life in a 0800 234 449 or 09 431 8339 different country. another District function, W: www.huband.co.nz this time the Challenge Camp E: [email protected] Having installed a picnic concert at Muriwai. For a week table at Whakapirau, we are 15 young people with various now looking at doing one for Locally owned and disabilities have the chance to Maungaturoto Primary. We operated for over mix with other young people are also investigating how to We stock: 30 years! and are given activities that get rid of tradescantia plant not only challenge them but along the stream at the school. • Topsoil Come in and check also enhance their social June 25 was our Presidents • Compost skills. The concert these out our retail yard, changeover evening when • Mulch young people gave was quite Keith Shadbolt handed over • Draincoil based in Paparoa inspirational. to Les Kenworthy-Thompson. • PVC & fittings Our dinner meeting speakers Each President has a one year have again given us food for • Bagged premix concrete term and each puts their own thought. Llew Smart, police 'stamp' on the position. • Graded aggregate officer gave an insight on his • A reminder, we still have Landscaping products work in the community; Libby plenty of calf litter for sale at • Alkathene & fittings Jones, local Kaipara District Maungaturoto Four Square. • Culvert pipes & joiners councillor and Northland Health Board director on As Rotarians, we enjoy many • Timber & posts her work, especially in the interesting guest speakers, • Fencing hardware NHB; and Marlon Acuin, who working bees and times • Galvanised gates came from the Philippines, to of fellowship. If you are Paparoa described pig farming interested in joining us, please get in touch with any Rotarian. And much more! in the two countries, the challenges of obtaining a work Eileen Parsons 021 142 0357

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Tuesday...... 10am-4pm Thursday....10am-4pm WhatWhat's’s onon atat youryour MuseumMuseum Saturday.....9.30am-12noon If you are returning books outside these hours MATARIKI - 18 JUNE - 19 JULY 2015 * July School Holiday workshops July 10 & 17 there is a book return box available at Skelton’s ‘OTAMATEA’ Primary Schools displaying the use of traditional and * Matarikinon-traditional Schools materials Exhibitionto celebrate the Maori- until New Year.21 July

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTION FREE* ‘Creating Entry to the Museumwith Kauri’ for residents - to 30 of September the Old Otamatea Colleen Taylor District. On behalf of the team at the Paparoa Library I would like to For residents of the old Otamatea District: Annual passes available acknowledge the dedicated support that Colleen Taylor gave 5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland. p: 09 431 7417 w: www.kaurimuseum.com to our library. Her extensive book knowledge and the quiet implementation of our administration systems remains an integral part of the running of the library today. Our sincere condolences to Julie and the extended whanau. 7417 or visit www.kaurimuseum.comJas Futter- Library Manager FARMWORK SERVICES For all types of fencing, stockyards, What's happening at the Library handyman work, tree felling, tractor work etc. CHILDREN'S SECTION phone Our children’s section of books is filling up nicely and we have Mike 09 431 6509 new titles on order and some of these books are just great. Simie Simpson of Dargaville Library is an absolute 'children’s book' 027 203 2694 expert and her guidance and help with choosing the books makes email sure we are getting some fabulous titles for children to read. [email protected] Our challenge now is to get children into the library to join up and participate. We have special programmes planned for the 12 tonne digger now available holidays and we are starting up our ownKids Bookclub. for driveways, farm tracks, hole boring etc SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WEEK ONE Tuesday 9th July 11am-12midday with Brooke Healey, our own Paparoa author. Brooke will be at the library to talk to you about her fabulous book ‘The Peacock and Proudly Supporting Paparoa the Swan'. She will tell you how she wrote and published her book - and give some OPEN 7 DAYS ideas to set you on your path to writing Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm your own story. There will be copies of Sunday 9am-5pm her book available at $15 which she will personally sign for you. WEEK TWO Tuesday 16th July 11am -12midday. For preschool to 6 years Thursday 18th July 2 -3pm. For ages 7 to 11 years NB: Drop off and pick up times are to be adhered to please and parental permission must be given to attend. To book your place call Jas, Library Manager on 022 678 1474. THE KIDS BOOK CLUB For the younger children we have a range of fabulous story books we will read to you and there will be an activity for each story. For our second group of older children bring in a good book you have read, tell us why you enjoyed it - read a page from the book or get someone else to read it for you. Have a look around our new library and if you’re a keen reader join the library. For the older children join up and go into the draw to be Librarian for the month. If you already belong you will DVD’s $1 to $8 per night automatically go into the draw. EFTPOS NZ HERALD POST CENTRE Come in on a Saturday morning to work with the librarian on duty, helping people to take their books out, sorting the books Phone / Fax 431-7320 that are returned and learning the ropes of the library. Cnr. Franklin Road and State Highway 12 Book your place - call Jas, Library Manager on 022 678 1474 8 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

he ack an I've been thinking about ... T B M Well, honestly, I have not been obsessing aboutEgregious these two words and but for Literally some reason they seem to Paparoa be popping into my consciousness rather frequently. especially distasteful and Back, neck & shoulder pain You know how it is. You don’t Essentially teens must adopt hear a word for ages and then, the trendy, be it fab, groovy, would cheerfully campaign Sports injuries suddenly, it’s everywhere. neat, great, wicked, grouse, to have it added to the list of Muscular issues Such a word is egregious. cool, wonderful, gnarly, sick, words not permitted on TV. Stress tension & headaches I had to consult the dictionary. or whatever. Anything else Surely there are other ways to Seems heaps of things are relegates you to nerdity, show surprise. However, we Geoff Gore 'egregious’ especially if you are dickness, or some other form must accept that the person 022 150 4828 writing in a magazine or being of individuality. A truly horrid infected with an overused Dip.CST (London), Dip. Kin (UK) interviewed on the radio. fate for the young. expression is probably totally Another is literally. Miss 10 Words are highly infectious. unaware of his/her condition. Straightening bodies out seems to use it all the time, They may present as a rash in The words we use tell others since 1980 like, literally. In her-speak it is families or schools or cities. a lot about us and it is fun to simply an intensifier and I have They can spread through decipher the clues. Hard as to resist pedantry when she social media: print or radio: you try, you can’t throw away utters something like, “I was take possession of your all those habitual expressions petrified, literally”. consciousness, control your for approval, disapproval or Whether this is just a word she tongue. There is no antidote. surprise which really are a clue likes, or a modish expression It is possible not to catch to your age. It’s fun to play with in her social group I have not a word, but it takes great words, to use them differently discovered. strength and awareness and to vary your vocabulary. I think I first became aware because the sneaky things just However, egregious is not of the importance of words enter your vocabulary quietly going to trip off my tongue any as a teenager when it was without asking permission. time soon and I can literally essential to express approval It can get really annoying resist literally. I’m prepared to or enthusiasm with either fab when a speaker overuses bet on that - like absolutely. or groovy. To use any other an expression. I find OMG RS expression would immediately identify you as belonging to the very lowest echelon of Record lack of rain unfashionable society. The district is having the driest year so far for at least the last ten years. The table below shows rainfall for the last five years at the Paparoa Ariel's Hill site (Northland Regional Council). LIFESTYLE AUTOS MILLIMETRES RAINFALL RECORDED FROM 2014-19 End June Full Year comment Roger Price 2019 334.5 ? 2018 929.5 1598.5 Wettest in 10 years Full Mechanical 2017 828.3 1424.6 2nd wettest Services 2016 690.2 1378.3 Warrants 2015 424.0 875.4 Driest in 10 years of Fitness 2014 507.5 1379.6 3rd wettest  2019 is currently 90mm drier than 2015, which was Paparoa Valley Road - next door to g.a.s. eventually the driest year of the previous 10 years with Phone 431 6620 a total of 875.4. The three driest years are, in order, 2015, 2013, 2012.  2018 holds the record for most rain with 1598.5.  The four wettest years in the last ten are, in order, 2018, Rainfall Paparoa 2017,2014,2016. I'd be really happy if anyone can show a pattern! Accumulated 5yr Avge 2019 2018 2014 - 2018 1,800.0 Don Hargrave Jan 13.5 149.0 61.7 1,600.0 Feb 79.5 363.0 177.3 2018 Mar 103.5 512.5 294.9 1,400.0 Apr 195.5 603.5 400.4 1,200.0 May 242.0 706.0 503.4 Jun 334.5 929.5 675.9 1,000.0 Average over last 5yrs Jul 1,055.5 837.0 800.0 2019 Aug 1,134.5 959.0 2018 Sep 1,217.0 1,090.2 600.0 Oct 1,282.5 1,166.5 5yr Avge 400.0 Nov 1,364.0 1,244.4 2019 to 30 June Dec 1,598.5 1,331.3 200.0

0.0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Paparoa rainfall compared for 2018, 2019 and the average for the last 5yrs Paparoa Annual Rainfall 5yr Avge 2019 2018 2014 - 2018 250.0 Jan 13.5 149.0 61.7 Feb 66.0 214.0 115.6 200.0 Mar 24.0 149.5 117.6 Apr 92.0 91.0 105.5 May 46.5 102.5 103.0 150.0 Jun 92.5 223.5 172.5 2019 Jul 126.0 161.1 2018 Aug 79.0 122.1 100.0 2014 - 2018 Sep 82.5 131.2 Oct 65.5 76.3 Nov 81.5 77.9 50.0 Dec 234.5 86.9 334.5 1,598.5 1,331.3 0.0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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HarbourCare award Highly Commended Painter & The Northland Regional Council held its first Environmental Awards this year, and local content was represented by Mark Vincent of Otamatea HarbourCare which was a Decorator finalist in the 'Environmental Action in the Community' section. Tradesmans quality The awards ceremony work guaranted was held at Whangarei, attended by Mark, with Bruce & Estelle Lydiard Interior and Sue Johnson as support team, · Exterior along with about 200 other people. · Spray finishes “We were lucky enough to come · Roofs away with a Highly Commended · Waterblasting award for our category, which is · pretty pleasing for a group which For your free quote has only been operating about five call Mike 021 529 025 years. It is recognition for the work carried out by lots of people in our area to make it a better place to live Bruce & Estelle Lydiard, Mark Vincent & Sue Johnson at the NRC Environmental Awards in by growing trees and planting (Photo: Sue Shepherd) them alongside waterways leading to our Kaipara Harbour,” said Mark. Winner of the category was the Friends of Matakohe-Limestone Island Society, which has been doing great things for a very great length of time. Mark Vincent, Otamatea HarbourCare

Dining Italian in Paparoa Licenced The recent Italian dining weekend held at the Thirsty Tui was a great success and, because customers Building Practitioner have asked for more, we will have another International Weekend in the coming months. For new builds, But first, we want to know garlic and parsley. nutty, cheesy flavour and is alterations and roofing what you fancy - Russian, Our wonderful chef Steve hails made from corn, a delicious French or Southeast Asian? from England but has worked Italian winter comfort food to Let us know - vote on Paparoa in Sao Paulo’s Michelin-rated enjoy in the cold winter months Hotel facebook page or let Fasano restaurant under ahead! 021us know next7727 time you’re 66 in! the celebrated chef Luciano Paparoa Hotel We’d love to hear what you’d Boseggia in Brazil. More enjoy and the most votes will important, Steve’s wife and decide the event. her family are Italian so you Warm congratulations to know he has to know his stuff! SURPRISING FRESH Catherine Sefton,021 winner 7727 It seems our 66 patrons agreed. FLAVOURS INGREDIENTS of our fun Italian quiz. She On our facebook page Anna managed to know about Benton-Guy said, "The meal DON’T FORGET Fiats, Italian film directors and was fabulous. The tomato also knew how Sean likes his soup was thick and tasty, the coffee! She’s thrilled to be our pasta full of gorgeous flavours, guest at a dinner for two at the rich and scrumptious. Michael Paparoa Thirsty Tui Hotel soon. loved his lamb shank." SpecialMid-Week Freshly made in-house, all If you missed out, fear not. the Italian meals were totally Because of great reponse we authentic including a classic are keeping the risotto, lamb WINTER LUNCH Sicilian peasant pasta dish shank and creamy polenta on with pine nuts, red wine and the menu as a winter special. Paparoa Pub Sausage with Pea & Potato Mash $12 crunchy breadcrumbs with The polenta has a buttery, Beef or Lamb Pie with Mash, Fries or Salad $16 Pulled Pork, Fried Eggs and Cornbread $14 Eggs Benedict $14 Delicious Fresh Sandwiches $6 021 7727 66 Our famous Burgers $10 House Construction, Alterations, Renovations or General repairs Fish & Chips $18 Fresh Home-made Soup $8 021 7727 66 House Construction, Alterations, Renovations or General repairs Wednesday to Friday 12 - 3pm House Construction, Alterations, Renovations or General Repairs • PAPAROA HOTEL• www.paparoahotel.nz (09) 431 7359 10 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Keith the TV Guy Working to live in a Greenspace Freeview digital TV Greenspace Plants in Mountain Road, Maungaturoto began in 2013 when Don and Kirstin started the necessary earthworks 20 TV and to create the platform for a nursery and promptly bought 9 Radio/Music a second hand 24mx7m polytunnel from the closing down channels are All Seasons Nursery in Mangawhai. currently being transmitted. Deconstruction and relocation gain a wealth of knowledge required the mapping and and experience, helping to Satellite dishes, decoders, cable coding of each individual achieve their dream nursery. etc., supplied piece, a huge undertaking. The Don and Kirstin enjoy being and installed. main shed was built first to outdoors and busy, so the determine the location of the lifestyle fits perfectly and 09 431 7143 polytunnel then preparation enables them to schedule work or 021 239 4251 and further levelling was around family commitments done. Once the rebuild was and children’s activities. completed in late 2016, It’s really varied work, from sowing seeds was started in sowing seeds and pricking and plans come together”. Cameron Philips earnest. Formerly, the kitchen out to potting up, meeting They feel lucky to have Don’s sill had been a prime growing customers and sharing ideas uncle and aunt help out one CABINETMAKER site. The first plants were sold and knowledge - no one day is day a week. Once again, fitting Matakohe at the Easter Market at the the same, just like the weather. their lifestyle to include the Mangawhai Domain in 2018. They both say that it’s so enjoyment of valued extended ▪ Kitchens family. ▪ Custom Furniture Don served an Amenity rewarding when the seeds ▪ Furniture repairs & restoration Horticulture and Turf Manage- begin to sprout, or when a Most of the natives are ▪ Custom run ment apprenticeship at gently nurtured plant begins to sourced from seed collected mouldings flower, or when in discussing locally, but where that’s not ▪ Stairs & Timber Auckland City Council having Doors long been drawn to nursery a customer’s requirements possible trusted contacts ▪ Residential & production. Upon completing everyone involved has become are used to source quality Commercial Joinery this, he worked in the council’s really inspired. seedlings, which are then QUALITY WORKMANSHIP tree and shrub nursery in The day is divided with Kirstin grown on to landscape sizes. 09 431 7579 Grafton Gully, on the edge of spending much of it in the Currently trees and shrubs are [email protected] Auckland Domain. Serving 18 nursery and looking after the available in PB3’s (1.8L) and http://cp-cabinetry.co.nz months in this role fostered his admin, and Don with his project PB5’s (2.8L) but they are now motivation and inspired him to management and consultancy working towards larger sizes. one day run his own nursery. projects also generally looking Recently, on the look-out for Managing his own landscaping after the nursery. “We love interesting plants to increase business and later some of gardens and gardening, so it’s their range, potting up has Birt & Currie London’s prestige parks has great being able to work with begun of some citrus trees, enabled Don, and Kirstin, to plants and see peoples’ ideas magnolias and more coloured Surveyors Ltd flaxes. Local Phone To sum up they say “And it doesn’t feel like work, it’s 09 280-9591 satisfying. Don will sometimes come home after working in Timely, town and go and pot up some friendly & plants to wind-down.” personal It is a good life! PP service Greenspace is located [email protected] at 243a Mountain Road, www.landsurveyors.co.nz Maungaturoto. PO Box 120 Paparoa 0543 Don 021 983 560 Kirstin 021 983 565 SHOP & BREW Moonshine & Curios Home Brew Supplies Great Gift Ideas Layby Available Wed-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 9am-3pm Sun 10am-2pm 1994 Paparoa Valley Rd 09 431 6547 Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 11

Gallery Refreshed White EVERY 2MONTHS White News, drawings & workshops WhiteWhite RockRock Once again the Gallery would like to thank the visitors, The Kauri Museum, friends and members of White Rock Gallery for their on-going support, RockRock Gallery especially through the colder months. A special thanks to Pat and Kathy for Gallery their endeavors to display everyone's work to best advantage in the space available, great work. So do wander along to have a access to a myriad of Original Kaipara Created look and, as an added bonus different landscapes. Arts & Crafts The Kauri Museum is holding a With drawings 5 Church Road, Matakohe free exhibition, 'Creating with for 3-dimensional next to The Kauri Museum Kauri', not to be missed. (sculpture) figure Gallery 021 0267 8241 Sad to say Hannah is leaving works you would Enquiries 021 250 8613 us and I for one will miss ideally work with a [email protected] the inquiring looks of her model. Like us onf Facebook handmade bears Drawing also helps There's something for everyone! with development of OPEN 7 DAYS 10am-4pm As this doesn't seem to be Drawing tree - landscape very much for an article and your memory. The way although writing is way out of I mainly draw is to look at a drawing and then transferred a my comfort zone, I thought I'd section, say down the outside very light outline to the water- smooth etc. talk a bit about drawing as a of an arm as the outside edge colour paper. On to workshops. One of the foundation for artistic works. is easiest to see. Try to commit As with life, variety or contrast Gallery members is looking at Drawing teaches you to see, this to memory usually in is the spice, and so for running in-depth and hands- especially with drawing from the form of shallow S curves, example, is line. At one end on workshops in drawing and nature, nature is a great then look at paper and draw there is slow steady accurate watercolor. Also l think, in teacher, and the more you look this line from memory in line and at the other end of the the pipeline is an excellent the more you will see. This in the appropriate place. Then spectrum there's line, fast not workshop on flax weaving turn gives you knowledge of repeat the process with the so accurate, but full of life and and if I heard correctly, one what works and next section and spontaneity. Your line work on mosaic. These are to be what doesn't in so on. will usually be somewhere confirmed and there may be your creations, For medium, between these two but ideally others. what is pleasing I would highly you should try to incorporate Once again we thank everyone and what is not. recommend a bit of all three as they will very much for their ongoing Depending on pencil or graphite enhance each other through support. Peace be with you. your intent and for ease of control comparison as does light Cheers, Matthew L Smith likewise with and versatility. against dark, rough against writing, with One pencil sharp- ened (a bit of practice you go from printing sand paper or a to your own file for the lead) to unique style a point, another of script by with thicker lead incorporating Mrs Charles Badham 1816 sharpened to a YOUR TYRE what pleases Graphite on wove paper chisel or square you and discarding what point for the variety of line it doesn't. can produce and also maybe I will confess I do a lot of my a couple of different grades. SPECIALIST drawing nowadays from freeze I have seen delightful line frame TV, and although it's not drawings by Ingres produced quite as good as life drawing by just the use of two pencils Providing 6059 years of service or nature, it has advantages in one light, say H-HB for the capturing fleeting movement distance and one dark say 3B- in the heart of Kaipara. and expression and gives 6B for the foreground. Turner also used this method in some of his sketches. • Tyres • Brakes • Wheel Also, have a couple of good Balancing erasers, one for adjusting tone • WOF • Suspension and corrections and a fine one • Servicing • Alignment • Batteries for highlights. With pencil graphite you can explore line, tone and texture easily and create images from line sketch to Garnetts Tyre Service photo realism. All these skills 2 Gorge Rd, Maungaturoto develop understanding and enable you to try out ideas 09 431 8255 that are transferable to greater works in other mediums. For example in detailed figure work in watercolor, rather than Loves Resistance (sketch) a sketch, I will have worked the 1885, graphite drawing on coloured paper details out in a tonal pencil 12 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

The Old Post Office Empire closing Letters from The Old Post Office It is with a heavy heart that Guest House Mutabilis: or 'Alas, poor Jillaine has decided to close Bed & Breakfast Empire, the art and cafe shop Deb & Kevin 09 431 6444 Yorick I knew him well' in the middle of Paparoa. www.oldpostofficeguesthouse.co.nz Dear Reader, “I have loved so much about it  small groups or large For a  meals on request As autumn tucks itself away and the cold southerly starts to but the simple truth is, it is all warm snap and bite, thoughts tend to turn, well, winterly. consuming and leaving me with welcome Kicking through the drifts of browning leaves my reverie was no time or energy to create my broken by the glimpse of the Mutabilis rose. Bright wings own art work, which was the of red, pink and softer buff flitted in the wind, just like the reason for starting the shop wings of butterflies that sometimes the bush is likened to. in the first place. It’s also very Of course, in the man much a weekend business and in the shed’s vernacular that has impacted significantly Serving the community since 1903 it is more commonly on my family time. As much referred to as a pestilent as I have loved it, it has moved illegitimate offspring (or me away from the core reason words to that effect). for having the shop, and so An ode to the Never-the-less, my spirits I’ve made the really difficult were lifted, just as the decision to change direction” lady of the men in the shed were attempting to lift theirs. (Just my way says Jillaine. is cheaper). And, pausing to enjoy this beauty from the It has been such a wonderful guest house past (possibly bred around 1890’s) I considered its name. community 'bumping' space Mutabilis, from the ancient Greek metabolous, meaning to and it would be fantastic if undergo metamorphous. To change, to transform perhaps for there was someone out there The Old Post Office was run evermore. And, by a leap of tenuous logic I remembered the who wanted to take over the by an alternative lady, tale of the three gravediggers... space and the café set-up, and She thought her boyfriend and Once upon a time a grandfather died and was buried by his continue to run it as a café in his mates were half crazy. second wife, who knew where. After some research it was some form. In an effort to gain discovered that he lay not next to his first wife in the family Jillaine is not looking to sell knowledge, and perhaps even plot but in a town not too far away. The Headstone had seen the business as such, but is more ... better days when finally it was tracked down. In fact, it had open to discussion around She would sit with her ear been tracked into the mud by a mowing machine. Cracked selling the chattels that make glued to the door. and shattered it was the elderly grandson’s desire that it up the café part of the shop. should be re-instated. Three merry erstwhile grave renovation The venue is an established She mysteriously appeared when experts approached the task with their usual sobriety, skill coffee and food outlet and she let the dog go - and respect. Dancing upon the grave proclaiming what little has a really solid loyal, local Shakespeare they knew, they were shocked into silence as old following. Someone could but it was always when the concrete cracked and one gum-booted gentlemen sank to his voices were low. come in for minimal cost and knee in the grave. This was their chance, and they took it. hit the ground running. With her mind bristling, Singing their tuneful way home. “So,I'm a wrinkly, crinkly, set in my ways. If you are interested in full of intelligent man It's true that my body as seen better days. discussing the option of conversation - But give me half a chance and I can still misbehave. purchasing the chattels and and after hours of dedicated One foot in the grave. leasing the premises, please listening, One foot in the grave. give Jillaine a call 021 399 555 One foot in the grave." or email empireart99@gmail. She went to print, com I look to the rose bush and wonder when metamorphous and wrote a story ... may get underway. Jillaine would like to thank all with rather a strange kink. Deb the locals for their support of “One foot in the grave” - Eric Idle Empire until now. By a man-in-the-shed's-sidekick Jillaine

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Sunshine and skin - part 1 Starbright Wellness The right amount of sunlight is so good for us because it directly influences our feel-good hormone (serotonin). That’s why being outdoors generally makes us feel happier. Massage We also need UVA rays bypass the upper Reiki sunlight to help us skin layer, we can’t see or make Vitamin D, Stratosphere feel the damage so we tend Reflexology which helps prevent not to wear sun protection bone disease Ozone in the winter or on cloudy (osteoporosis) and UVC days but this is when skin impaired immunity. stem cells, fibroblasts (cells Fri/Sat To stay healthy that make collagen, elastin bookings Skin Surface UVB It’s recommended and hyaluronic acid) are Vicky Jennings that we get Epidermis damaged causing our skin to age. 10 to 20 minutes of Dermis UVA 021 2484259 sunlight each day. Most sun damage and 144 Franklin Rd, Paparoa The sun radiates numerous see the damage because it’s photo-ageing is a result of types of waves including UVA deep in the dermis. Damage exposure to UVA on a daily and UVB. accumulates over the years basis - gardening, driving, walking. That is why it is UVB are shorter rays which hit and shows up as solar keratosis, the top layer of the skin (the irregular pigmentation, laxity important to protect your skin epidermis) causing damage and possibly skin cancer much even in winter, not just when that you can see and feel - like later in life. on holiday or down at the beach. Protection can be sun- redness, inflammation and Here are the interesting facts burns. wise clothes, hats and a good that no one gets told - UVB broad spectrum sunscreen UVA are longer rays able to occur mostly in summer or which can protect from both penetrate the epidermis and between 11am to 3pm when UVB and UVA rays. into the dermis where they sunburn occurs. UVA occur all destroy cells essential for year round, from sunrise to Next month, I will be sharing healthy skin. Their danger lies sunset, at the same intensity, about SPF’s, the pros and in the fact that we can’t feel or even on cloudy days. Because cons of chemical vs physical blockers. Nina Quan, Skin Therapist Pets in the Valley Skin Image Paparoa & Waipu Finally the bot flies have stopped annoying the horses and there is a bit of a lull until the ticks start up again - don’t we love the winterless north - the bugs just keep on coming! Crompton We have speyed and castrated quite a few cats lately which is fantastic, it's good to get them done before spring comes and 'spring fever' hits. I’m always surprised by how many Engineering Ltd people think it is a good idea to let their cat have one litter of kittens first before they spey her. There are so many unwanted kittens out there that having more means other Phone/fax 09 439 2393 kittens don’t get homes so please do the right thing and desex them at about 5 months of age. 31 Jellicoe Road, Ruawai As I’ve mentioned before I always enjoy doing horses' Extra tooth present teeth because you never know inside pony's mouth what you will find. Recently I saw something I’ve never Hay Racks seen before - a pony with two upper molars side by side. - covered Unfortunately the inside tooth had no opposing lower molar or uncovered so a very large and sharp spike had developed which was lacerating the tongue. As often is the case the pony showed no external signs of discomfort or ill thrift. It is nice to know you can provide instant relief from the problem and make life better for a nice animal. Palm Kernel Well the days will be starting to get longer which is always a Trailers positive sign and makes it easier to get things done - more time to spend with your outdoor pets! Take care, Janine website: cromptonengineering.co.nz email: [email protected] 14 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

OCS July news Science Corner VOLUNTEERS By the time you read this, Phage Volunteer Week will have come Maungaturoto Four Square Big Fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite’ em, and gone, but we would like to for their financial support and And little fleas have lesser fleas, take the opportunity to publicly donations of goods. This is in And so, ad infinitum. * thank our wonderful team addition, of course to the usual * Adapted by the mathematician Augustus De Morgan from who voluntarily give of their ongoing donations of eggs and Jonathon Swift’s long satirical poem “On poetry: a Rhapsody” (1733) time and talents in a variety garden produce etc. from local Bacteria have 'little fleas' called phage. of ways. These include helping suppliers. These are viruses that only attack bacteria. with the Seniors’ programme, Other very important and FACTS about Phage driving the 'people mover' valuable donations are  Antibiotic resistant van to Whangarei and other household appliances and bacteria are beginning to centres, relieving our front-line kitchen equipment; beds, cause problems with difficult- receptionist in the Community blankets, pillows and other to-treat infections. House to mention a few. Of items of furniture. We have  The use of phage to course, our wonderful team been able to relocate some kill pathogenic bacteria is of professional support people of these useful items to called bio-control. It is used quite regularly work above several families of late, and it in Russia and Georgia and and beyond the hours they are is wonderful to be in such a there is a phage therapy paid. position to do this. Think of unit in Wroclaw, Poland (est DONATIONS it as recycling - everyone wins 2005). Phages are currently In common with larger centres - and even if items are donated being used to treat bacterial such as Whangarei and to Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, or infections that do not respond to antibiotics. Transmission electron micrograph of Auckland CBD and suburbs Maungaturoto Op Shops, or multiple bacteriophages attached to a we have found ourselves Maungaturoto’s ‘The Den’, we  Phages were discovered bacterial cell wall; the magnification is can rest assured that funds about a century ago, but it approximately 200,000. stretched financially to cope https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Phage.jpg especially with the demands of raised from their sale will be was easier to use antibiotics. the Food Bank. We are grateful going to help others in need.  Phages tend to be more successful than antibiotics to our local service clubs, Take care of each other, in killing bacteria which have a bio-film covered by a social clubs, the Maungaturoto from all at OCS, polysaccharide (lots of sugar molecules joined together like Opportunity Shop, Count- 09 431 9080 starch) layer, which antibiotics cannot penetrate. down supermarkets and 155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto  Phages do not have any affect on humans but are specific for only one type of bacteria. They are not broad spectrum like antibiotics.  This means that medical personnel need to know the correct phage for the particular strain causing the problem - and there are billions. Thus phage cocktails are being Paparoa developed. Open 7 days  Conversely phages do not kill off the good bacteria in the gut or cause side effects and a small dose can be used - BUT Mon-Sun 6am-10pm - when the phage destroys the bacterial cell some toxic bits may be left to cause other problems. 09 431 6302  It’s not only humans who can benefit from this treatment. ■ A group of Massey University undergraduate and PhD Petrol, Diesel & Oil students are working on phage hunting under the guidance ■ Fresha Valley milk 2L $3.50 Senior Lecturer Heather Hendrickson. Currently they are ■ Milk & bread combo $5.50 looking for a phage to protect bees from American Foulbrood as well as human diseases such as tuberculosis. ■ Great variety of snacks Good to know this is being developed ■ Pet food - cats/dogs Stella Cop-Rice biscuits 20kg ■ Great variety of Bait and all fishing requirements ■ Top ups & prepay COLOUR ■ Frozen foods ■ Firewood & CUTZ ■ Hardware  Ladies & Mens Cuts  Colours & Highlights ■ TRAILER HIRE  Weddings  Gift Vouchers All colours & products used at the salon are organic Salon 431 7255 Gaye 021 115 8056 Manager: Navjot Singh Open Tuesdays to Saturdays Make your Xmas appointments early 021 230 2801 1994 Paparoa Valley Road Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 15

Relaxation: a necessary indulgence Have you ever caught yourself taking a breather and then felt guilty that you stopped working? Do you keep putting off sitting down for 5 mins, having a glass of water or bite to eat ... saying “I’ll do that once I’ve just done this”? Do you go to bed with your mind buzzing, replaying the day’s events, planning tomorrow? If you answered yes to at least THE REMEDY FOR STRESS one of those then you might Ultimately the best cure just want to keep reading. and prevention for stress I used to think relaxation was is relaxation. When we are a luxury for when there was relaxed there is no tension, time and money. Over the our bodies heal themselves years that I’ve been practising naturally, our ability to give and yoga, meditation and sound receive love is opened up and massage, I realise that not only we feel better from inside out. is this simply not true, but not BENEFITS OF RELAXATION • Quiet the mind - meditate, taking time to relax or even • Revitalised energy - when listen to sounds of nature, taking a deep breath makes we're relaxed energy calming music or singing Sue’s Cares me pretty much insufferable. flows and our natural bowls (free mp3 download Carer available Dictionary definition of vitality increases. selfnurture.org). now in Paparoa relaxation: 'The state of • Preventative health care • Move - dance, participate in area being free from tension and - when we're relaxed our Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi; walk anxiety'. immune system functions in nature. If you’re not relaxed you and we can ward off illness. • Create - read, write (journal- are most probably tense • Stimulates creativity and ing is great), draw and paint Experienced in and anxious which is a state productivity by reducing • Turn off the TV at least one resthome, dementia, of stress. Symptoms can mind chatter and improved hour before bed. hospital and express themselves physically focus and attention span. • Read - positive, light-hearted palliative care (e.g. pain, restless sleep, • Cleansing and detox - stories, self-help books. Long or short term engagements hypertension), emotionally relaxation helps the body • Nurture yourself - (try (e.g. frustration, depression, to release toxins and so sound massage, hands on Sue Peterson worry), mentally (e.g. negative function more effectively. massage e.g. deep tissue 021 108 2191 thoughts), spiritually (e.g. a • Improved circulation - helps or aromatherapy massage, feeling of disconnect) and, to relax blood vessels and energy healing or a soak in from personal experience, can increase blood flow. a hot bath). lead to some unhealthy habit • Nurturing relationships • Breathe (deep belly breaths AL's Upholstery patterns which compound - when you feel good, you’ll bring more oxygen in and them. have a positive effect on tell your body you are safe). Alan Hilton those around you. When we're stressed, chemical • Sleep is easier when mind Choose your favourites and do signals stop us from growing, and body are calm. something daily to reduce the healing, giving and receiving. • Pain reduction - as muscles stress in your life. They're designed to keep us relax, tension pain lessens. In Bliss, alive in a crucial fight or flight Carrie Marie moment - but in our daily lives WAYS TO RELAX: Automotive we experience triggers, which, • Eat and drink healthy food Taster Massage Sessions Furniture although not life threatening and beverages when needed are available at Maungaturoto Covers they affect our feelings of • Gratitude - think about Mini Market, first Saturday of Seats security and safety thereby what you appreciate having the month, 10am-1pm, over 30yrs experience generating stress. in your life Simply Herbal, Maungaturoto. 021 0709101 100 Petley Rd, Paparoa July's 'Pay Bliss Forward' nominees Each month volunteers from Kaiwaka to Ruawai are selected to receive half price Sound Energy Massages. Look for posts on the local Facebook Pages or add your special person to the pinned post at fb.me/soundenergymassage. Sound Energy Massage involves placing singing bowls in strategic places on the clothed body to help unwind and relax tension in body, mind and spirit. This month’s nominations go toJas Futter and Penny Ingram. Jas has put an incredible amount of time, effort and energy into the manager's role at Paparoa Library. She has been organising the re-opening, sorting people and books to get the library up and running while creating a great environment to work and to spend time in. Penny Ingram has also dedicated her time to helping with the re-opening and running of Paparoa Library and also helps out at the Maungaturoto Op Shop. From your community, thank you Jas and Penny! Let’s help more people like Jas and Penny receive much needed relaxation and bliss. Donate online selfnurture.org/sem/sem-donate or contact Carrie for bank details. Carrie Adlington, 021 057 6184 16 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

From our family to yours ... Baby on the go Hudson is now him, this is not a good idea, a free-ranging baby on the but baby will try regardless and go. Just days after discovering give you a gummy smile as he a new clapping talent, he put tries to hoist himself skyward, those hands to better use on before his chubby legs tumble the floor, got onto his knees, and down he goes, leaving linked up synapses in his only his drool behind. Who can brain, and crawled not smile at such to the nearest endeavours? toy. Ironically, his He is the kind father had just of baby who left for a weekend watches everyone away, boldly stating intently - in the "Don't let him supermarket troll- crawl 'til I return." ey, leaning as far How one is meant over as he can to Tinopai Plasterers to stop a baby make eye contact from crawling, and then a big WE GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST QUALITY FINISH I don't know; heart-warming especially now smile, enough Hudson has dis- to melt even the 35 Years experience in... covered exciting hardest farmers things such as dropped toast, heart. Happy to idly chew on • GIB Stopping (ripe for eating), open doors, a toothpaste box, until we • Fibrous Plastering (leading to dangerous places), reach the checkout when the and bookshelves full of things box is removed and then his to rip. He has also found that disdain is expressed, loudly for FREE quote, call us now! concrete is a hard cold surface, and vocally, until I find him so he much prefers to reach another inedible chewtoy. Trevor 021 0300 073 the edge of the carpet and wail Grandmothers cluck, checkout for a lift elsewhere. ladies coo while Hudson soaks After crawling comes bolder up his adoring public affections manoeuvres, such as trying with a shy gurgle - enjoy it

to climb things. With his while it lasts, little man!! Jenny JORCO CONTRACTORS enormous head overweighting AG & CIVIL SPECIALISTS SERVICING KAIPARA AND NORTHLAND Shortest day, great dinner  June 21st was officially the shortest day of 2019, so the Roading and Paparoa Sports & Recreation Association (PS&RA) committee Earthmoving decided that was a good reason to have a mid-winter  Excavators, Trucks, Christmas dinner. About 70 people enjoyed a lovely dinner Grader and Roller provided by the members of the committee and a great atmosphere was created with Christmas lights, decorations  30tn capacity Widening and even an oversized Christmas tree! Transporter It was wonderful to see a mix of young and old, new people Depots at: to the district as well as some who have been around a while! 580 Neems Road  Bulk Fertiliser and The committee is planning another community dinner in MATAKOHE Metal Cartage September after the real winter has been and gone, so look out for further info for that closer to the time. 634 Kara Road  Fertiliser and Lime MAUNGATAPERE Spreading with GPS mapping Call Trevor for a free  4x4 Truck and Tractor Spreaders no obligation quote  Silage, Hay Baling and sales  021 259 0459  Cultivation 3-6m Power Harrows and Discs [email protected]  Mulching Facebook: @jorcocontractors Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 17

Janic . This Hey, kids . . . Mud anyone? Spring into a The Winter fun minus snow 'Retro' dance Glass Guy WHAT'S FUN TO DO IN WINTER? Snowboarding? This is hard to do in Saturday Paparoa, mostly due to lack of snow. Broken Otamatea Christian SchoolSeptember Barn Dance 7 So coming in a close second in terms of Children Fun A 'RETRO DANCE NIGHT' under the age Window fun, is MUD. Food Held: Centennial Hall. is planned ofwith 5 are free!! Mud is almost a cousin of snow, but it is Family Friends 'old school' warmer, squishier and widely available music from Repairs wherever water meets the ground. Date: Saturday th The band “Twisty Willow” will be the 1560's June to2019 WHAT'S FUN TO DO IN MUD? .. Heaps! providing the music for the dancing the 7pm80's – 10pm in this evening. They are all very Phone Colin experienced musicians, so if you September. come, you are in for a real treat!! Think of 09 431 6595 rock'n'roll,

Great Feed!! Make mud pies in a mud countryEntry Fee: line Supper, and tea and School age: (5-16) $10, kitchen - mumscoffee love provided pots dance music & classic hits Adult :( 17+) $20 being taken into the garden ofFamily: the (2 pop adults, era.3 children / R & D MacDonald 1 adult, 4 children +) $50 and filled with oozy mud! The band is 'Stagetalk' and COMPUTERS Make mudThis poster art was made by O.C.S student Chloe Leaf there will be something to - on a canvas with a brush, please most tastes. A bit Call Ross with your - as a sculpture or of community fun for all computer problems & repairs - paint it on your skin! and perhaps there will be He’ll even build a computer BENEFITS OF MUD some jive and rock'n'roll to your specifications Not only is playing in mud simply fun, it actually strengthens lessons available in your immune system, raises your serotonin levels (meaning you preparation. Watch feel happy), reconnects you with nature and allows free play to for details in August's be imaginative and creative. Paparoa Press and save Ph 09 431 6221 Adults pay good money for mud bath spas - a secret that this date! children have known all along. Mud relaxes and soothes. Organised by Paparoa Hall Committee. email: [email protected] Lets all get out into the mud this July!

Pruning roses in July This month rose growers are busy pruning and tidying up their roses and their surroundings. Pick a fine dry day for this task. Tools I use include long handled loppers, secateurs, pruning saw, wire brush, and an old butcher's knife (for lightly cultivating the soil around the bushes), pruning paste and a container of water/disinfectant for dipping loppers, secateurs and knife after dealing with each plant. Cut out any dead wood, thin out criss-crossing branches to allow good airflow. Prune to an outside bud by 1/3rd on remaining strong branches and coat cuts with pruning paste. Give the crowns a good brush to remove flaky bark which can harbour disease and insect pests (mites and aphids). Rake away fallen and diseased leaves to be burnt before lightly knifing soil around the bush to remove any weeds and to help aerate the soil which can be wet and compacted at this time of year. Finally lightly sprinkle a mix of lime and rose fertilizer, and spray bushes and surrounding ground with a mix of Copperox (fungicide) and oil to combat infestations of mite and aphids which breed under flaky bark and in the surrounding ground. It's also an opportunity to replace old and weak bushes with new season roses which are now starting to appear in garden centres and nurseries. Plant them in fresh ground nearby, in a hole twice the size of the root base. Mix a handful of gypsum with the soil in the planting hole to loosen any heavy based soil, plus some blood and bone to promote good root growth. Prior to planting out fruit trees and roses soak them in their planting bags in a bucket of liquid seaweed/water mix to minimize transplant shock. Jan R 18 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Expertise HOOK, LINE & Our sincere condolences many will remember her as a SINKER to Julie Harper and her museum volunteer. wanted! extended whanau on the Fishing is a bit Wanted urgently: the  Sponsorship and quiet at the death of Colleen Taylor after A return of hall chairs! funding co-ordinator moment. While a brave battle against multiple substantial number of the blue  IT website person there are plenty myeloma cancer. She is sadly upholstered PAPAROA HALL of kahawai missed by all her knew her. chairs have gone missing. NKAA and around, snapper Our condolences also to the Whilst repairing chairs and Paparoa A&P are in short Weber family on the death tables to avoid unnecessary Show are supply although the few of Mrs June (Ken) Weber. scratching of the recently looking for that have been caught A wonderful, gracious lady resealed floor, the committee one or more have been of the larger who lived a fulfilled life and has found, to their horror, that people who could help variety. 19 chairs are no longer where to make applications for they should be! IF YOU KNOW sponsorship and funding. With the water a bit Announcing where they are please inform They would not necessarily colder the fish seem to Robyn at Skelton's Drapery. have left the Kaipara at The Kauri Museum's have to attend regular Reward offered - chocolate meetings but would need the moment, so you need Poetry Competition fish, thank you in advance. to submit applications for to be prepared to spend Paparoa War Memorial Hall various grants and the like longer out fishing. to celebrate Society AGM, 31 July 7.30pm. which may require getting Happy fishing! National Poetry Day Aug 24 All very welcome. Come along quotes and form filling. The theme is: and show your support for this Also if anyone is IT minded community asset. 'Voyaging' - to, in and we desperately need to Paparoa Library is open update our website and around the Kaipara Tuesdays and Thursdays get it more user friendly. Enries accepted from 10am-4pm, Saturdays 9.30am- Anyone who could Aug 24 to Sept 12 12midday. Outside these help please contact me Send entries to hours a BOOK RETURN box is [email protected] 027 222 5009 or email at at Skelton’s Drapery. [email protected] Full details entry and prizes Needing a delivery of Lions Janine Hames, president www.kaurimuseum.com firewood? During July call Ruth 021 443 969.

PAPAROA FARMER’S MARKET HOMEKILLS WAYNE & ANNETTE 09 439 2020 Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham No Retail TOKA TOKA Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 19

WHAT’S ON - JULY 2019 Paparoa Press PP Annual General Meeting CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Paparoa War Memorial The Kauri Museum open 7 days, annual passes available for Otamatea residents Hall Society Inc. Exhibitions: Matariki Primary Schools’ Art from 10 June Country Blooms ‘Creating with Kauri’ exhibition from 9 June Florist.etc. Paparoa Textiles exhibition, ‘The Perfect Accessory’ Wednesday to Sunday 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' - Movie, Paparoa Hall 12 & 13 July 7pm (see page 3) Paparoa Community Library school holiday programme See details page 7 Drumming course Starts 1 August, Paparoa Hall (see article page 4) Bookemail:[email protected] flowers 021 265 5893 ORT Razzle Dazzle Showcase afternoon 3 August 2.30pm (see page 6) Paparoa Hall Shop open Tues-Sat 431 6941 Regular Events, Meetings and Organisations 31st July 2019 Anglican Church St Marks 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am, Hook Road, Paparoa Fresh local veges & Ararua Church 10.30am every Sunday, All welcome ph 431 6622 herbs at Paparoa Market. 7.30 p.m. Art Studio, Ruawai Wed 10-12noon ph Frances 439 2554 Homegrown and sprayfree Everyone very welcome Arty Farties Thur/Fri/Sun at the "Tile Shed'; Garage sale Sundays 10am to 2pm; $2 packs. L. Rowlands, Secretary Badminton Thursdays 7pm Paparoa Hall $2 students, $3 adults ph Pete 431 6822 Paul Fluhler 021 4316 645 st rd Crafternoons 1 & 3 Wed in month, 10.30-4pm, Tinopai Hall ph Jo 431 7219 Website Paparoa.org.nz Exercise to Music Tue 10.30am Paparoa Hall $5 ph Rose 431 7418 Storage Available Find out about putting your Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 9-noon, Village Green. Contact Ruth 021 433 969 In Paparoa: Secure 20 foot business on the website or to Grey Power Last Wed in month,1pm, Anglican Church Hall, Mgto Containers - contact Brian change your details Kaipara Marching Team Weds 4-5.30pm, M'gto, ph Rose Plunkett 431 7418 email the administrator Line Dancing Thurs 10am-noon Paparoa Hall ph Rose 431 7418 Paparoa County Depot Trust Paul Edlin [email protected] Mainly Music Wed 9.30am Paparoa Comm Church, Carolyn Poyner 4316008 Plunkett 09 4317 418. Mahjong twice monthly on a Tuesday. Call Marian Harkness 431 6332. Maungaturoto Opportunity Shop Open Mon 10-1pm Wed 10-3pm Fri 10-3pm Maungatūroto and Districts Rotary Club Maungatūroto Centennial Hall, Tuesday evenings 6pm, ph Stella 021 149 0877 JULY TIDES - CALCULATED for PAHI-WHAKAPIRAU 1st and 3rd Mon month 10am, Paparoa Hall 09 439 2262 Otamatea Quilters DATE LOW HIGH DATE LOW HIGH Outdoor Bowls Maungaturoto Green ph Tony 431 6026 or Brian 431 6884 Pahi Hall available for hire ph Sherryl Corbett 431 7127 1st 3.40pm 9.36am 17th 5.18pm 11.25am Paparoa Community Church 10.30am every Sunday, 4 Hook Road 431 7106 2nd 4.28pm 10.26am 18th 5.56pm 12.04pm Paparoa Garden Circle 2nd Wed of month Marg Bailey secretary. 09 280 9897 Paparoa Hall Functions venue ph Robyn 431 7306 or a/h Loraine 431 7290 3rd 5.15pm 11.15am 19th 6.20am 12.42pm open Tues & Thurs 10am-4pm, Saturday 9.30-12noon Paparoa Library 4th 6.03pm 12.05pm 20th 6.57am 1.18pm Paparoa Lions Dinner Meetings 3rd Mon in month 6.30pm, Sports Pavilion Paparoa Playcentre Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm Visitors Welcome 5th 6.32am 12.56pm 21st 7.34am 1.55pm ph Bianca 431 6730 txt 021 782 456 or ph Jane 431 6148 [email protected] 6th 7.23am 1.48pm 22nd 8.12am 2.33pm

Paparoa Primary School Term 2 - 29 April - 5 July; Term 3 starts July 22 7th 8.15am 2.40pm 23rd 8.52am 3.14pm Paparoa Toy Library Wed 10.30-1pm, Paparoa Comm Church, Hilery 431 7330 Paparoa Volunteer Rural Fire Force (VRFF) 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 8th 9.09am 3.35pm 24th 9.35am 4.00pm 6.30pm Depot Rd ph Cohan 431 6668 9th 10.05am 4.33pm 25th 10.22am 4.51pm Mon 10am Sports Pav. Tina Ball 021 033 5128 Plunket Ready Steady Wriggle 10th 11.04am 5.35pm 26th 11.16am 5.51pm Qi gong Anamana Studio, Pahi Road. John 021 135 3222 Selwyn Centre Thurs 10am for over 65's, St Marks, Hook Rd, ph 431 8193 11th 12.05pm 6.41pm 27th 12.16pm 6.55pm Sports Pavilion Functions Venue Bookings ph Jane Bailey 431 6148 1.08pm 1.19pm St Mary’s Catholic Church 10am Wed, 6pm Sat, Maungaturoto 12th 7.09am 28th 7.14am Table Tennis Tues 7.30pm, Sports Pavilion $2 Pete 431 6822 13th 2.09pm 8.10am 29th 2.21pm 8.15am Tennis Winter play Friday mornings 9.30am: ph Sue 431 6224 White Rock Gallery Open at new venue The Kauri Museum 7 days 14th 3.04pm 9.06am 30th 3.17pm 9.13am Yoga Chair Yoga - Tuesdays & Fridays, 9.30am Paparoa Sports Pavilion $7/class 15th 3.53pm 9.57am 31st 4.10pm 10.08am Monday: 6pm Mgto Centennial Hall: ph Jenny 021 114 3370 16th 4.37pm 10.43am 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 Free Membership. Contact Jas 022 678 1474 Paparoa Clinic: Open Tues and Thurs 8am-5pm...... 09 431 7222 Tuesday and Thursday 10am-4pm For urgent after hours medical service (Wellsford)...... 09 423 8086 Saturday 9.30am-12midday DISTRICT NURSE Dargaville Hospital ...... 09 439 3330 PAPAROA PLAYCENTRE ...... [email protected] Healthline - 24 hour service...... 0 8 0 0 6 1 1 1 1 6 PAPAROA PLUNKET Clinic 4317340 Cynthia Keay...... 0276753488 HOSPICE KAIPARA Dargaville Hospital...... 09 439 3330 PLUNKET Helpline ...... 0 8 0 0 9 3 3 9 2 2 Helpline ...... 0 8 0 0 7 2 7 0 5 9 KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL PAPAROA PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 09 431 7379 Mangawhai Office...... 0800 100 388 ...... LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Service, Maungaturoto.09 431 8969 PROGRESSIVE PAPAROA INC (PPI) Graham Taylor... 09 431 7209 free help for families Linda...... 09 425 9357 LIONS CLUB PAPAROA Secretary Mark Pilkington ...... 09 431 7369 PARENT PORT Inc. MAUNGATUROTO PHARMACY ...... 09 431 8045 PHYSIOTHERAPY Lyndsay Bargh Mon/Wed/Fri from 8am...431 8576 MAUNGATUROTO REST HOME ...... 09 431 8696 PODIATRIST / FOOTCARE Jayne Short ...... 020 4022 6598 NKT RECYCLING Huarau Road 10am - 2pm Mon-Sat...... 09 431 8304 YOUTH & WHANAU FOCUS South Kaipara, Rose ...... 09 431 7418 20 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

School news & activities KMU SURVEYS LTD CROSS COUNTRY SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT MAUNGATUROTO On 30th May our Students have been working tamariki travelled hard all term on a kauri to Matakohe themed Science Fair project. School to participate in an There is a lot of new learning Ken Urquhart interschool cross country for students and children are Licensed event with Matakohe and looking forward to the winning Tinopai Schools. It was an ones going on display in The Cadastral excellent day, filled with Kauri Museum. Surveyor competition and social opportunities. Winners 09 431 8705 from this have been selected to represent 021 161 2344 our school at the [email protected] Northern Wairoa cross Planting kauri on Arbor Day country event. you to Deb and the Kauri MATARIKI Museum for organising these The Kauri Museum Paparoa School's 'We All Swim in Unison' trees. opened its doors to Sheppard COURTS REPLACEMENT Over BOARD OF TRUSTEES several schools for their annual Recently schools have been Electrical Matariki event. Paparoa the last 3 weeks, students and Ltd staff have been taking part in running elections for Boards School supplied a 'Matariki of Trustees. We at Paparoa and Ocean' themed art board, some very authentic learning electrical installation with our court replacement. have been fortunate to retain learnt about kauri carving, the much of our dedicated Board. and maintenance history of kauri logging and When completed this multipurpose astroturf will A huge thank you to Julie performed kapahaka, led by Holcroft, who has stepped Bill Sheppard Matua Perry. have basketball, netball and Electrician tennis, as well as several fun down after many years serving LIFE EDUCATION activities for children. We are our school as a Board member Paparoa was lucky enough and Board Chair. Your support delighted with the progress 021 975 618 to be visited by Harold the and guidance will be missed. and can't wait for completion. or Giraffe and Nadine from a/h 09 431 7196 Life Education. There were ARBOR DAY Stay tuned for more from some fabulous lessons about Children took part in Arbor Day Paparoa School! relationships, thanks Nadine. planting two kauri trees. Thank Simon Schuster PLUMBER Kaiwaka to Ruawai

● 30 years’ experience ● All plumbing services including new housing and maintenance Interschool Cross Country - Ready, Set, Go A ndrew K enny ph 027 642 8320 5Q's for Jas Futter Paparoa Library Manager Who: Jas Futter, new library manager for the re- opened, re-freshed Paparoa Library Where are you from: Wellington originally When did you move here: 2002 Why did you decide to volunteer at the library: I love books, and I like people. I read from a very early age, as I had a brother who started buying me books when I was 4 What do you love about Paparoa : Now that I'm retired, I have seen a different side to life here, it's a nice village. It's somewhere I like to be, and I have a petethebuilderltd@gmailcom good circle of friends. PP