Top Students Named for 2012

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Published every Thursday Fortnight Phone and Fax 761-7016 A/H 761-8206 for Advertising and Editorial ISSN 1171-0624 Inside... Top students named for 2012 RIGHT: Opunake High School’s dux for 2012 Breanna Mor- gan ﬂ anked by runner up duxes (proxime accessit) Na- than Hickey (left) and Elthan Bloemen. Breanna is off to Victoria University next year to study law. A book everybody An accomplished pianist, should read. See page Breanna also got the award 23. for Best All Round Girl recently competing in the Young Musician of the Year at Invercargill. She said her favourite subjects at school were geography and chemis- try. She’ll probably give the Ofﬁ cial opening of the music a rest for a year before Historic Cape Light & taking it up again, she said. Museum. A brilliant Nathan is off to Massey asset. Turn to page 7. University next year to study Engineering. He also got the Joy Williamson Cup for Mu- sic. He played drums in the Opunake High School band and also sings and plays the Extra terrestrials in guitar and described his fa- Opunake? See page 15. vourite subjects at school as physics and music. also off to Massey to do En- rite subjects at school were tion. He described his year sponsibility” which required Deputy Head Boy, Ethan is gineering and said his favou- Maths and Outdoor Educa- as Head Boy as a “good re- “good leadership skills.”

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Send your your views to EDITORIAL Re-election of President Obama ‘Letters to the Editor’ Most people around the system the US has was more pected terrorists were kept with the likes of President 23 Napier Street, Opunake. globe would be relieved, I clear cut. This is the same for years without charge, Franklin D Roosevelt’s Fax: (06) 761 7016 expect, that President Oba- system which allowed the shackled and often tortured. ‘Hundred Days’ when posi- email: [email protected] ma was re-elected over his unlamented George Bush to Also of concern are the con- tive legislative change was You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must Republican opponent Mitt win his first term as presi- tinuing drone missile strikes enacted with dazzling fi- supply your name and address. Romney – especially when dent, despite having less into Pakistan where inno- nesse to improve the lot of the latter said he would se- votes overall than his Demo- cent civilians often number many Americans without riously consider a pre-emp- crat opponent Al Gore. among the casualties as the jobs, hope and dignity. tive military strike on Iran President Obama seemed CIA and US military targets because of their possible to promise so much when suspected terrorists. Whatev- Let’s hope President Obama At last an Architect designed capability to manufacture first elected four years ago er happened to the principle can really make his second nuclear weapons. and spoke so inspirationally. innocent until proven guilty? term more akin to what we home on your site for $550K* However, the margin of Yet he has not really, so far, Unemployment has sky- expected in his first. If so, popular vote was close – just lived up to his promise. The rocketed while President the USA and, in fact, the Total cost Move in! over two percent in Presi- detention camp in Guanta- Obama has been in office world will certainly be a bet- dent Obama’s favour, al- namo Bay, Cuba remains and the economy is not in ter place for everyone. O though the ‘weird and won- despite his promise to close good shape. His record thus derful (!)’ Electoral College it down. It was here that sus- far does not stand scrutiny Rolland McKellar

Why settle for brick & tile? Letters to the Editor sorry state it was when I tural centre. I know it will Saunders Architects Tel 06 759 7430 left Opunake over 10 years cost money, but there are or- Interesting angle parking ago, minus some trees. ganisations that you can ap- *Other Packages from $350,000 Every year when I visit I ply to for funding along with think they must have done fundraising. something with it by now, If Patea can have a mu- but as I saw, not a thing has seum, and it’s a small town, changed. surely Opunake can do the I don’t know who owns it same – otherwise more now, I thought it was ‘land treasures from the past life Attend to all banked’, but surely by now of Opunake will end up in it is in some groups’ own- other Taranaki Museums. Old court house in urgent need of attention ership. So here’s hoping on my those pesky On a recent visit back to stop for a meal and shop- They need to get off their next visit there will be some Opunake I noticed how ping. backsides and do some- signs of improvement, but jobs before tidy the town looked with a But all that changed when I thing with it before it falls I’m not holding my breath! couple of new shops: a real came to the old court house down. It would make a Jean Pentelow, Christmas incentive for passing cars to in the same dilapidated and good museum/art and cul- Hastings Fired up and wanting answers Two months ago Dreav- put it out. Talking to them wind with the same result have happened, requiring SINCLAIR ELECTRICAL ers were given the contract a month ago, Dreavers told as the previous contractor. not one Fire Brigade, but to fell and clear trees at the me they were waiting for a In his defence, the second two. & REFRIGERATION BMX track. My under- northerly wind to go back contractor said he had re- Lastly I believe it is ceived permission from the council policy to request Opunake 761 8084 Kaponga 764 6084 standing is they were to take and finish the job. Why is it the timber in lieu of payment that the job was then taken Taranaki Regional Coun- reparation from anyone Okato 752 408 Manaia 274 8084 clearing the land and burn- from a contractor with the cil and the South Taranaki permitted to light a fire ing the rubbish. At that time right equipment and given District Council to light the that then gets out of con- they lit a fire. The wind was to someone who didn't? fire. To me it then becomes trol. I would be interested from a south easterly direc- his responsibility and obli- to hear the council's views MEETINGS: tion. People complained This second contrac- gation to carry out the job on this matter, Sundays at 38 Tayler Street, about the smoke and the tor then lit the fire in a in a safe and proper man- Fire Brigade was called to stronger south easterly ner. This doesn't seem to R G Brewer Eltham at 10.30am. Opunake Phone 06 764 7358 for other Bible Studies. BBC (Bible Believers Corner) Eltham Message Church Shiloh Pastor Richard Oliver I have just got back from ther Solomon’s or Ezra’s to Shiloh for God’s service. future. It warns of a time of We are an independent Bible Believing Church my first visit to Israel. My temple. This was near And it was from here that reckoning. It warns of a time All are most welcome biggest impression is that the where Abraham came into the prophet Samuel went out of judgement, of an audit of www.messgechurch.com Bible speaks of real events, Canaan and where Joshua and anointed both Saul and everyone’s life. real people, and real life. centred the Jewish religion. David as kings of Israel. Everyone of us has a soul, I visited Shiloh, the place It was the place where Eli I also visited the Temple the central life element in where the tabernacle, the the priest condemned Han- Mount in Jerusalem and every human. And everyone tent temple of Israel, stood nah thinking she was drunk. saw some of the beams, the of us will have to give ac- for 369 years. It was a con- She prayed for a son and cedars of Lebanon, used count for what we have done tinuous centre of worship when that son Samuel was in the temple built by King with and to that soul. Of for a longer period than ei- born she brought him back David’s son Solomon. On course that judgement may Registered office: 23 Napier Street, Opunake PO Box 74, Opunake my return to NZ I also saw a seem remote to most. But news report that Arab Mus- the Bible tells us that once Telephone and Fax: (06) 761-7016 a/h ph: (06) 761-8206 lims had just burnt those an- the third temple is built in Garage Doors Specialists cient beams! Jerusalem there will be only e-mail: Advertising [email protected] In just a few days I had seen three and half years left be- Editorial [email protected] and linked places, events and fore the end. Accounts [email protected] website: www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz people from Abraham’s time Is this a vague future event? Editor c through Samuel, King David While in Jerusalem I also OPUNAKE & COASTALBernice M Kellar - c and Solomon through to a saw the equipment for the Rolland M Kellar • Sectional, Roller, Tilt. Journalists modern news event. Bibli- third temple, all is ready. NEWS Kathryn Stanley • Automatic Openers Delivery: Thursday, fortnightly cal places and events are Someone asked the Rabbi Distribution Area • Repairs & Maintenance all real. 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OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 NEWS 3 Motorcyclist killed Flowers mark the spot just out of Opunake where a mo- torcylist lost her life. The female motoryclist failed to take the bend just south of the Opua Road on Surf High- way 45. The accident occurred at ALL A AUTOGLASSLL AUTOGLASS REPAIR REPAIR & & REPLACEMENT around 11am on Saturday November 3. There was a • MOBILE MOBILE SERVICE SERVICE • TARANAKITARANAKI WIDE WIDE fierce rain downfall at the time which is thought to have • INSURANCE 0800 &10 PRIVATE 35 35 WORK contributed to the accident. She was Tracey Dando from •OPEN CARS, OVER TRUCKS, THE HOLIDAY BUSES. PERIOD Dover Road, Okato. We extend our condolences NOW AT to her family. Wet conditions may have played a major part in the tragic accident on this bend. 0800 10 35 35 Interesting angle parking 70 Hurlstone Drive, New Plymouth www.novus.co.nz AND AUTOMOTIVEPh: 06 758 SERVICE 7978 & REPAIR

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giftware p - 06 278 4280 Apology e - [email protected] In the story in the last is- & Coastal News. a Highly Commended for viewed about their recollec- sue of the Opunake & In fact there were nine finalists her short story. tions it stated that Shirley design ~ manufacture ~ installation Coastal News on the Ron- from Opunake High School Wade Taylor who was un- Romney was 13 years older designs by paul rogers CKDNZ ald Hugh Morrieson Liter- in the Short Story Secondary able to attend on the night than Ron. In fact Shirley your only fully certified kitchen designer ary Awards, it stated there School category. also received a Highly was 13 years younger than in south taranaki were seven finalists from Missing from the photo was Commended award. her cousin Ron. Opunake High School and Seonaid Pentelow who was In addition, in the article in I apologise for these errors. years making your dreams a reality their photo appeared on the there on the night of the liter- which Ronald Hugh Mor- 21 front page of the Opunake ary awards. Seonaid received rieson’s cousins were inter- Editor Letter to the Editor furniture Well known identity returns new or restored On Sunday December to NZFSA, then to MAF leen and Khyle, who now with hair nets and facial hair 4 I arrived at the Opunake and am now with MPI but I own a veterinary practice covers). As a result the edi- Hall of the Order of St John haven’t changed my role of in Tasmania; so I no longer tor of this paper has agreed in King Street to board a being a meat veterinarian, need the mobility scooter to to resurrect my column (not Pickering’s Bus to join only changed locations and get around, but it is a bit too as Councillor’s column as I the Opunake Friendship positions within the organisa- far to Eltham to use it espe- am no longer a councillor, Club travel to the Hawera tion. The rest has been the re- cially for night travel. Mau- although I am now involved Repertory Society produc- sult of restructuring with the rice won’t allow me to buy with the ASSE Student Ex- tion of ‘The Little Shop of government. a motor bike although I am change Programme again) Horrors’ (a very enjoyable A number of things have the proud owner of a Vespa for a five week period to afternoon). Most of the 27 happened during the five 50. A number residents of update those who are in- people on board were long years including my having Opunake past and present terested with events and time Opunake residents but a double knee replacement also work at Riverlands (al- happenings of the last five there were also a couple and the dogs and cat being though it is difficult to rec- years. I didn’t know. However, exported to Australia to Col- ognise them in their whites Maureen Gatenby there were a proportion of Opunake them who were surprised that we were back, while others, who knew we were back, had thought we had left again as they hadn’t seen me around. The reason for this is that I am currently the nightshift vet at Riverlands Eltham Ltd GreatGreat Service, People, GreatGreat Service,People, GreatGreat ResultsResults where the beef and bobby calf processing is done. For all your legal requirements. (No longer are we allowed to call them Freezing Works). Had the Friend- PHONE +64 6 769 8080 ship Club known we were back I would probably FREE PHONE 0800 733 837 have been asked to drive the bus as I have previ- CLIENT PARKING ously done so. I started with MAF, went 136-138 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, Email [email protected] Website www.rmy.co.nz 4 NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Local gets married in Australia

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PRIME ASSET FOR SALE BY TENDER • Strategically placed in the heart of Opunake on Surf Highway • Freehold 2412m² site • Extensive Street Frontage • Strong national brand tenant long term lease • New 10 year lease commenced 31st October 2012 • One further right of renewal for 10 years • Highly motivated vendor wants sold Don’t miss this opportunity to secure this well established and quality commercial investment with National Tenant. Tenders close at our offices 4pm O p e n 2 v i e w I D # 2 7 9 5 6 8 Friday 7th December 2012 Online #C1184 Selwyn Metcalfe 027 444 8863 Mark Ratahi married Vicki Allen on Sunday October 14, 2012 at Coolibah Downs, Gold Coast Australia. For advertising phone NPDC getting strategic about (06) 761 7016 recreation and open spaces What does New Plymouth Bruhn says a strategy would tion and open space as well beach access and events/ District need for recreation help the Council make stra- as future trends, and estab- concerts. and open space, and do we tegic decisions about the lish whether we’ve got the Since 2008 the use of the have the right mix of facili- recreation, sport and leisure supply of facilities right,” Coastal Walkway has in- Full Replacements ties? This is the focus of a needs of the community as says Mr Bruhn. If the crea- creased by 45 per cent, and proposed Recreation and well as the requirements tion of a strategy is ap- since 2001/02 the number Conservatories Open Space Strategy which of high-performance sport, proved, a community refer- of users at the Todd energy is being considered this connectivity and use of ence group would develop a Aquatic Centre and district Inserts week by the district’s four open space, regional bio- draft strategy next year for pools has risen by more community boards. Their diversity and local identity public consultation. than 100,000. recommendations will go to amenities. A report on the current Within New Plymouth a Policy Committee meet- A district aquatic facility use of recreation and open District, 87.7 per cent of ing which will consider ap- review would run alongside space in the district shows dwellings are within 400m proving the development of it. that the top three things of a council-owned open a strategy. “The plan is to look at the people wanted open spaces space and 89.3 per cent are Manager Parks Mark current demand for recrea- to provide are walkways, within 500m. Fresh look at commercial use of local parks and reserves

The commercial use of cies for events and commer- “Having a single policy on parks and reserves.” council-owned parks and cial use, which would later be commercial activities and Discussions have already reserves is under review. released for public consulta- one for events would make taken place with existing On December 4 the Policy tion. the requirements clear to commercial operators, tan- Committee will consider “Currently the management everyone. “This also gives us gata whenua and Venture WAYNE JONES releasing a discussion doc- of commercial activities is the opportunity to properly Taranaki to identify issues ument on commercial ac- handled by several existing manage commercial oppor- that should be addressed. (06) 278 8991 tivity and events on parks policies. The diffi culty is that tunities along new reserves – If the Policy Committee e: [email protected] and reserves for public these policies are outdated such as the Coastal Walkway gives its approval, submis- w: www.fairviewhawera.co.nz feedback. The comments and aren’t necessarily con- extension to Bell Block – in a sions on the discussion doc- 159 Princes Street, Hawera received would help in the sistent with each other,” says way that doesn’t detract from ument would run from De- drafting of separate poli- Manager Parks Mark Bruhn. people’s enjoyment of our cember 10 to February 28. Woodfire Specials For the Month of November take $500 off these fires: • Firenzo Forte Bay Insert $3225 • Firenzo Zealandia Multifuel $3300 AB in pit platforms and • Firenzo Royale AG $3720 • Fisher Lochinvar $3999 AB races. • Freestanding Bay Pellet Fire $3699 Various designs available C 0A

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has proposed changes to its existing Liquor Control By- law in response to requests from the Police and the Patea and Egmont Plains Commu- nity Boards. “They were concerned that alcohol being drunk in public places has resulted in an increase in anti-social behaviour and vandalism in some parts of our town- ships,” says Mr McKenzie. Motivated Vendors Are On The Move To Wanganui “We have made the chang- Would Even Consider A SWAP es they requested in our pro- Above: Liquor down the drain - police enforce liquor bans 1 WHITCOMBE ROAD OPUNAKE For the last 14 years they have enjoyed the small but very friendly posal and want to know what AB in pit platforms and round. home through a Liquor Ban Full or Summary copies of community in the coastal town of Opunake. Now it is time to move the wider community think - extend the Opunake AreaTicking – which Many is perfectly Boxes the proposed Liquor Con- closer to family. This property will tick many boxes. 4 car garaging, before Council makes a final AB races. Liquor Ban Area to cover fine,” he says. trol Bylaw, with submission 3 double bedrooms plus a good size sleepout, 2 large living areas, decision,” he says. the whole town (excluding “The Police have the dis- forms, are available from plus conservatory, log fire, gas heating, plus HRV heat transfer system, The main changes in the Various designs available the Opunake Beach Holiday cretion to use the Liquor Ban any LibraryPlus facility, the maintenance free cladding no need to ever paint, Aluminium joinery. proposed Liquor Control Times a wasting, make an offer today, this could be your lucky chance! Park) 24 hours a day, 7 days Areas – not as a draconian Council’s Administration Bylaw are; Offers Over $220,000 to suit your needs. a week, all year round. measure but as a tool to nip Building in Albion Street - extending the GV $240,000 - introduce a Liquor anti-social behavior in the or on the Council Website Call today streets included in the Haw- Contact details: Ban Area to cover the whole bud before it escalates.” www.southtaranaki.com. era Liquor Ban Area. Office: 06 278 1900 We are a local company training local people. of Patea including Patea Mr McKenzie says New Public consultation runs - including McCal- Greg: 027 222 9904 Email us at [email protected] Beach, Patea Cemetery, Zealander’s drinking habits from 9 November until 10 lum Park, Beech Place Re- Lorraine: 027 537 5298 WAREA public parks and reserves, 24 and alcohol reform is cur- December 2012.

Three double bedrooms, plus a sleepout, two large open plan living areas, conservatory, log fire plus HRV heat transfer system, four car garaging. Maintenance free, no need to ever paint. Motivated Vendors ready to move now!!! Open Home Sunday 28th October 1 - 2pm 6 FIRE BRIGADE NEWS 6 COASTAL COPS Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Coastal Cops: Okato Hello all. or such that can make the involved in the agriculture Well, what a great spell of world of difference. For cy- sector out and about now so Restoration work available on request fi ne weather we have been clists sometimes two a breast be extra careful around them having and long may it con- is one too many - remember - they are heavy and slow to tinue. you don't have a lot of pro- stop. With the nice weather tection and it goes without I'll fi nish by offering sincere comes a lot more activity on saying, always wear a helmet condolences to Mark, Jane, our roads, with cyclists, run- no matter how far you are Clayton, Hineana and the ners and workers alike taking going. many, many friends of Tracy advantage of it and getting For those of you in vehicles Dando who was tragically out and about. remember a little bit of pa- taken from us all after a mo- With this in mind, fi rst of tience goes along way. tor vehicle accident; she will all for those other road users, Last but not least, while we be dearly missed but never make sure you can be seen: are talking about traffi c there forgotten. Good bye Tracy. it is as simple as wearing a is also an infl ux of tractors Take care everybody CoastalCoastal AgriAgri ServicesServices Rich Corry refl ective jacket, head lamp and other large machinery Rich Tasman Street - Opunake Providers of Effluent Systems. 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A lace with matching ear- Perrett, 2nd Heather *Sand traps & Water diverters day at Kapuni and also competition is held using rings, with some lovely Radford, 3rd Sue Mug- for their help at the Opu- a card table with several cushion covers and some geridge 24 Hour Service - 7 Days a Week nake Friendship day. items very Italian being bath towels with embroi- Floral – Raima Karam Heather Radford gave displayed. We had a fun dery around the borders Phone or call in to discuss a report on the Fun and discussion on what to - very interesting and en- Handcraft – 1st Heather your system anytime Friendship day; Manaia put on our table. We fi- joyable talk. Radford, 2nd Joy Col- school children played nally got it sorted with We then had a fun game lins, 3rd Kath Perrett Ph 06 761 7079 their ukuleles, sang and Sue and Nita to set it up about the Melbourne OPUNAKE & COASTAL were very much enjoyed. at the Fat Cow. 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Please check proof with care then fax back by (WHEN YOU’RE READY ). OK. ALTER. PLEASE SHOW ALTERATIONS NEEDED. Client please sign below: Signature: ______Position: ______OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 NEWS 7 Historic Cape Light and Museum’s official opening The big day had finally (Another trustee Frank (and his family) aspect of - commenting, “I commend spoke of her father as be- In it James Langton inter- arrived – on Friday No- Williams resigned when the project. you for your sense of coming “very fond of his Un- views people associated vember 2 the Historic Cape he moved away from the “All good things take mitment”. She also focused cle Ernie”. She finished by with the project such as Light & Museum was offi- area). The Cape Egmont time,” Ron concluded to on the new museum mean- saying, “I was always very Len Pentelow. The video cially opened at a function Lighthouse Reserve Trust much laughter. ing that the Warea com- proud of being “Lord Ru- dealt with associated ship- held at the Cape Egmont members started their mis- Mayor of South Taranaki munity will have an im- therford’s niece”. wrecks and the workings of portant presence now. She In 1910-1916 Anders the light itself, as well as concluded, “Thank you for Hansen was the lighthouse scenes inside the museum. your focus and energy” keeper at Cape Egmont Finally, the official ribbon bringing the project to frui- Lighthouse. Another im- to the museum was cut by tion. portant visitor at the offi- Jim Foye in the presence Dr Mason spoke on be- cial opening was Gwyneth of the three trustees Chris, half of Rotary Internation- Scott, who is a descendant Len and Ron. People were al (New Plymouth West of Anders Hansen. She was then free to have a good Club). He said the idea of with her husband John. look inside at all the in- honouring New Zealand’s An interesting video was teresting photographs and “most distinguished scien- shown called ‘The Historic information about light- tist” and the wider Ruther- Cape Light Museum’ the houses, shipwrecks, Lord ford family - arose as the work of Ashley Petersen Rutherford and his family, project chosen to recognise of ‘Colour Conversations”. as well as much more. the centenary of Rotary International. Eventually eight panels were developed showing different aspects of Rutherford’s life, using photographs from Puke Ariki with help from Dr John Campbell of Can- terbury University, who has written a biography of Rutherford. After outlin- ing Rutherford’s achievements and life, Dr Mason concluded, “Our thanks to the Cape Egmont Light- Jim Foye (Chief Lighthouse Engineer) of the Maritime NZ cuts the official ribbon in the house Trustees for their presence of the three trustees, (from left) Chris, Len and Ron. ideas and contribution to finally make this such a su- Boat Club. sion in 2000. The idea Ross Dunlop spoke next perb site for our Rutherford Proceedings were opened evolved from the replace- and highlighted Len Pen- Gallery”. by Ron Thompson Chair- ment of the light at the telow’s involvement in the A distinguished looking Dr George Mason speaks while trustees’ chairperson person of the Trustees. In Cape Egmont lighthouse, project. “Goodness knows lady called Mary Fowler Ron Thompson listens intently. his speech he paid tribute but first the replaced light where the light would be if then spoke, revealing that to Michele McDonald, had to be reconditioned a Len hadn’t taken over”, he she is Lord Rutherford’s Community Development task which Len spent many said. He also praised Ro- great niece. She spoke of BROPHY BUILDERS Officer for the STDC, who hours at. tary’s role in the project, as visiting the Rutherford For new homes, roofing, has “thrown herself into Ron also acknowledged well as all the people who families flax mills in Low- the task”. Dr George Mason “a very have helped. “I just take er Parihaki Road (where alterations, kitchens, decks Ron pointed that the pro- forthright man” and philan- my hat off to all you volun- the Rutherford homestead ject has been a while in the thropist who contributed teers,” he concluded. was), Warea and just out and all farm buildings. making – over ten years in much time and funding to Chairperson of the Egmont of Opunake. Her maiden fact, with fellow trustees help with the project, on Plains Community Board name was Lambie from For all your building requirements phone Phil Chris Aylward and Len behalf of Rotary, with em- Sharon Arlidge admired “the other side of the fam- 6190 South Road, RD 35, Pungarehu Pentelow fellow trustees phasis on Lord Rutherford the hard work of so many ily” she explained. She 027 236 7129 or (06) 763-8777 a/h

Local Handcrafts Inc in Okato 2012 WANT TO DO BUSINESS Okato township was lucky nothing of a great range of sculptures’ to capture imagi- Don’t miss Local Hand- enough to have another posters (eg. ‘The dog has not nation and promote motiva- crafts Inc’s next event on IN OUR AREA? craft fair, so soon after the yet been fed’) with a comi- tion, Gilbert explained. Saturday December 15. It Vision Okato one recently. cal picture of a dog munch- An eye-catching selection will be held at St Mary’s TALK TO US This time it was run by Lo- ing a man’s leg). Quite a few of booties, beanies, jerseys Hall, Vivien Street, New Opunake and Coastal cal Handcrafts Inc with a books on display had histori- and much more was on dis- Plymouth (9.30am to News is distributed free to every home and wide range of quality craft cal reminisces of early set- play by Beth Stevenson and 3.30pm). business within the rural on offer. tlers such as ‘1874 Maggie Anne Gibson. Quality me- area, bounded in the north by the New One intriguing stall had off To New Life in NZ’. He rino baby hand knitting was Phone Topsy (secretary) on Plymouth city border, brightly coloured concrete also had some ‘subliminal extending east to also on offer. 06 758 6112 for further in- Egmont Village, and garden mushrooms ‘Mum’s around to the edge of Stratford, south to the mushrooms’, crafted by Hawera city border and Tracey. IHAIA inland to Kaponga and Topsy Lynch had a great through Eltham. selection of booties, teddies MOTORS We are an independent newspaper based in and dolls, as well as a gro- for Opunake, which is cery raffle. targeting both the towns A GRADE REPAIRS and rural communities A very interesting stall and we aim to have news coverage within all the was run by Ross MacDon- • Tyres • Batteries areas of our distribution. ald who had such items as • Lubes • W.O.F We want to be involved brooches, coasters, ear- with your business • Panel beating • Painting call today and discuss rings, pendants and even your marketing options zippa grippas. He uses NZ • Farm Bikes • LPG with the team. timbers and paua laminate. • All mechanical repairs COVERING He explained his craft work THE COAST • Insurance work had kept him occupied since Promote his retirement as an educa- • Radar Detectors OPUNAKE & COASTAL tor. your business AT COMPETITIVE or event Gilbert Gibson had a large PRICES NEWS selection of books he had . in our area published (as well as some Tasman St, Opunake • 23 Napier St, Opunake • Ph/Fax 761-7016 Ross MacDonald with a selection of his handcrafted call us on he’d written himself), to say Ph (06) 761-8502 • email: [email protected] wares. Eunice, his wife, looks on. (06) 761-7016 8 FROM THE BEEHIVE Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Making sense of Pike River means big change needed

and, in fact, every one of us. was to the government even not rely on those driven by Pike River was the accu- before the Royal Commis- the profit motive to “self- mulated effect of a serious sion reported. Even though regulate”. Doing this invites deterioration in our health the Minister of Labour Kate disastrous trade-offs, which and safety laws, the run- Wilkinson has resigned as a we’ve seen all too often. ning down of the depart- result of the report, she can The more dangerous the ment responsible for work- take credit for setting up industry, the more prescrip- Andrew Little, List MP place inspections and health the high hazards unit in the tive the level of health and and safety enforcement, the Department of Labour. The safety regulation is required. Meads Motorcycle Repairs The Royal Commission’s grinding down of the work- unit now applies a much And the more rigorous the report on the Pike River ers’ voice by undermining heightened level of scrutiny enforcement needs to be. 9 Main South Road Manaia Tragedy is not just about their choice to belong to a and enforcement in the coal The most effective health Ph 06 274 8216 Mobile 027 2104673 mine safety. It’s about the union and a general culture mining and oil and gas in- and safety is achieved by nation’s health and safety of favouring business inter- dustries. Kate Wilkinson can involving those whose lives practices generally, and it’s ests over all others. also take credit for setting up are most at risk if something about the importance of New Zealand has an appall- the high-powered health and goes wrong – the working good government regulation ing level of workplace death safety advisory group under men and women who do and oversight where there and injury compared to other the chairmanship of Rob the hard graft, operate the are risks to individual and developed countries. And Jaeger. machines and who routinely public safety. the figures we use to meas- These measures will go stand in harm’s way. ure this don’t include death some way to improving the It must be mandatory for For all Your Farm Bike Needs I’m sure the Pike River and injury to professional situation. workers in an enterprise to report will become compul- drivers harmed in the course But there can be no sub- be deeply involved in de- sory reading for every sen- of their work because they stitute for extensive and veloping health and safety ior public servant from now are treated as road statistics. deep-seated change. We measures, and they must CAPE & KC on. It should be compulsory Pike River must be a wake- have to start with our health have the right to refuse to do ENGINEERING reading for every politician up call to us all, as I suspect it and safety laws. We should unsafe work. ALL OF YOUR GENERAL ENGINEERING NEEDS * Welding * Cow Sheds * Lathe Work For Communities and schools * Trailers to Suit advertising Chris Shingleton Last week the last leg on cover all they need. The phone the journey towards inte- fact that people do pay P: 06 763 8878 M: 027 660 8612 gration for Wanganui Col- more in healthcare allows 6358 Main Road Pungarehu (06) 761 7016 legiate was approved by us to have more hospitals Cabinet. For many in our and medical centres do- electorate, it passed with- ing a wider range of work, out notice. For those who and sometimes available run businesses in Wan- to take publicly funded Help may be on its way to ganui, or have connections cases too. Private schools to the school, or are tasked make big contributions to Coastal people needing to get with filling vacancies in the education of New Zea- many of our institutions landers and Pacific Islands to essential commitments! such as the hospital and peoples, contributions that DHB, this decision was would not be made without Hon Chester Borrows, crucial. There is no other the special character and Whanganui MP city I can name where the charter of those schools. In Wanganui and in South existence of a single school When I investigated the Taranaki boarding school has such an important role depth of sway Wanganui and private school educa- in the business and social Collegiate had in our city, tion plays a big role. Many service infrastructure of I found that businesses parents, whether rurally- that community. such as hotels and motels, based or city-based, choose People who send their restaurants, sports shops, to send their children out- children to private schools taxis, clothing, suit-hire side the state school sys- pay their taxes and gener- and drycleaners were af- tem. Some do it because ally a higher level of tax fected by the trade gen- they live so remotely that than most. Like everyone erated by the school. So daily attendance isn’t prac- else a proportion of that to the attraction to come tical. Others, because they tax goes towards fund- and work in Wanganui as feel that if they pay more ing an excellent education specialists in health, the New Zealand Red Cross have partnered with the Taranaki they have the right to de- system. Only about four professions and other im- District Health Board’s Public Health Unit to investigate a mand a level of tuition per cent of students attend migrant businesses that private schools and the per provide jobs, income, and transport service for the Coastal Taranaki area. they cannot demand from a state school - a straight student contribution of the services. About two thirds tax payer towards these of students come and If you think transport could be improved for fee for service expectation. Some schools also have a students is about one sev- board at the school from Coastal Taranaki have your say @... special character or em- enth of what we pay for a others towns and locations www.surveymonkey.com/s/CoastalTransport phasis that the parents are state or integrated school - Wanganui Collegiate pro- student. Parents sending vides the only seven day or fill in a hard copy at your local library or Four Square prepared to pay for, possi- bly religious, sports or arts their children to a school facility outside of Auck- Complete the survey and go into the draw to win based. like Wanganui Collegiate land and Wellington. often pay more in GST Whenever a school is $150 Opunake Business Association Vouchers! Most people have views on education and many be- than the taxpayer spends succeeding, it makes for a Please attend the public meeting to discuss what the transport service lieve they are expert by vir- on educating that child. strong system that leaves could look like and what the next steps are. tue of the fact they went to Some would say, “That’s a lasting legacy. It makes This will be held Tuesday 27th November 7:30pm, Sandfords Event Centre, Opunake school. These views are of- their choice”, and they are no differenceto that legacy right. People make choices whether that is public, pri- For more information contact New Zealand Red Cross ten shaped by the schools Phone: 0800 733 276 they attended, the manner to pay more than they have vate or integrated. In com- Email: [email protected] in which they were taught, to for things like health munities and in education, and how they reflect on insurance when ACC and the whole is greater than those years. public healthcare should the sum of the parts. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 NEWS 9 Most enjoyable visit to the Little Shop of Horrors Campbell, Clive Cullen and (Debbie Clancy), Ronette made this musical so enjoy- your hardworking team. Kellogg) and Chiffon (Sarah able and memorable, such The acting was excellent Wagstaff) rounded out the as choreographer Kirsty and the singing enjoyable. main performers with excel- Bourke, musical director It’s a pity to single anyone lent acting and singing. Charles Pittams and vo- out, but Erik Keen as Dr The plant itself (Audrey II) cal coach Julie Cudby, as Orin the dentist-from-hell is deserves special mention, well as everyone else on all one of the most intriguingly with its amazing booming sides of the stage. appalling characters as could voice, “FEED ME”. Opu- be imagined anywhere. I’d nake’s Dinnie Moeahu was Look out for Hawera Rep- recommend anyone who en- the impressive voice, with ertory’s next production joys great acting should see Todd Woollett the puppeteer ‘The Wizard of Oz’, di- this actor in anything he ap- complementing him with ap- rected by Russ Standing. pears in the future. propriate movements.Mem- Auditions will be held on Richard Baylis plays the orable performance. December 8 and 9. nerdy shop assistant (with Hauiti Brider showed his hidden depths) Seymour versatility by playing three Rolland McKellar very well in his first role for characters well. Paula Hawera Rep. His singing Steiller and Lydia Weir ably background showed to great rounded out the supporting effect in the many songs he cast. had to perform. Congratulations to all who Seymour’s love interest Audrey (Deborah Thomas) Has the sadistic dentist Dr Orin (Erik Keen) met his match? Can he get the bowl off his was a great choice in her head? Seymour (Richard Baylis) hopes not. role, which she played with The Hawera Repertory’s Memorial Hall with the sea- want to spoil your evening enticing finesse. She has a recent production of ‘Little son running from November by giving too much away. horrible, violent boyfriend Shop of Horrors’, directed 1-10. However, the plot involves to contend with, as well as by Shaun Campbell in his Just a word about their pro- people who work at a plant an admirer. debut for the society, is gramme – it is a work of art shop in early 1960s Skid The crusty shop owner Mr the one I have enjoyed the in itself, well worth keeping Row, in a small Californian Mushnik was capably played most of any of theirs I have as a memento. The intrigu- town, where one (initially) by Mike Brotherton, as he seen. All their productions ing cover art work was done small plant demands (and switched from demanding are impeccably well done by Linda Terrill. gets) highly unusual atten- boss to loving (?!) adoptive and enjoyable, but this one I won’t say too much about tion. As it grows there are father. Or does he just have emerges as my favourite. the storyline, as readers dire consequences. his eye on the main chance? The show was held at the should go and see this show The sets were imaginatively Great effort. 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10 NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Maori enterprise internships to grow future Maori leaders A new HikohikoTeUira - oping the next generation of say our most important asset eration member trusts and Maori Enterprise Internship leaders to manage our busi- is our people. I am pleased incorporations to experience programme set up to support nesses and lead our organi- that this programme which the day to day running of a young Maori leaders will sations into the future.” will be piloted this coming Maori enterprise. help support Māori business Many among the Federa- summer will bring together As part of this pilot pro- growth and New Zealand’s tion’s 130 iwi and Maori science and innovation, iwi gramme, the team of stu- economy. business membership, have and Maori business and dents will meet with key The pilot programme is a identiﬁ ed science and in- Government to grow ranga- Government agencies in- joint initiative supported novation as an important tahi (young talent) so they volved in science and inno- Coastal Property Care: by the Federation of Maori part of their growth strate- are well positioned to sup- vation and economic development to get a sense of the Servicing Town and Country. macro picture of Maori de- For all your lifestyle velopment. During the pro- block needs, gramme, the students will be stock care and supported by their academic gardening maintenance. mentors at Otago University No job too small, as they undertake this pro- Taranaki wide gramme. In the long term, the Fed-

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Here!! e s Government. ai e R Healthy At the end of the pilot pro- t ‘Th Visi gramme the students will present their fi ndings to sci- Flower And ence organisations, iwi and Maori businesses and to Vegetable Plants Government agencies with Above: The Maori economy is worth over $37 billion, with tourism taking a major lead. recommendations as to how All of our plants are displayed outdoors in natural this type of internships could conditions. We have 4 growers to ensure a Authorities, the Crown Re- gies and so working with the port Maori business growth be fostered in the future. continuous supply and huge range. search Institute - Industrial New Zealand science and that will benefi t all New “This is an excellent op- Research Ltd (IRL), and the innovation system and with Zealand.” portunity to lift the develop- Just down the road University of Otago. Government agencies to de- Three students working ment, productivity and per- from Tupare Gardens Federation Chief Executive velop their assets is seen as as a team will be hosted by formance of our Maori asset FROM GREAT KNOWLEDGE GAINED TeHoripoKaraitiana says: important, says Mr Karaiti- Industrial Research where base by developing smart Fairfax Media makes every effort to create advertisements toIS meet your specific needs. Please note in some instances we may beunable “With the growing Maori ana. they will work with sci- talent that will be the future to supply additional proofsGROWTH due to complexity of the request or deadline constraints. economy valued at $37 Traci Houpapa, Chairman ence and commercialisation connectors and facilitators © This advertisement has been createdGOOD Corner as a service of Fairfax Media. It cannot be reproducedbillion, without the Federation permission. of of the Federation of Maori to develop the Maori econo- If you wish to use this material elsewhere, please contact your advertising consultant. Charges will apply. teams before heading out to Mangorei Rd Maori Authorities isPROOF devel- Authorities says: “We often work in several of our Fed- my” says Ms Houpapa. & Junction Road New Plymouth Call us today on (06) 7588831 Opunake Friendship hosts city RSA open 7 days 8.30 to 5pm Your friendly ‘Go Gardening’ Centre Another enjoyable after- pleasing and the keyboard who celebrated an October afternoon tea and a raffl e noon. A bus load of RSA accompaniment was just birthday which also includ- ticket are included with members from New Plym- great. Thank you, your ed members of the R.S.A. a $2.00 entry. Everyone outh made their annual songs were very appropri- Our hostesses for the af- is welcome.We are not a visit. We provided lunch ate for the ‘mature age’ of ternoon were the TeKiri club so you do not have to for them at St Barnabas your audience – who, by Women’s Institute – thank join. We are here to open Church Hall then on to our the way, would probably you ladies for your hard the doors of friendship to Town Hall for an afternoon say “Hey! We are ‘recycled work, time, baking skills, those people like ourselves of camaraderie, entertain- teenagers’!”. afternoon tea and company. I guess who have found ment and rolling raffl es. I was pleased when our Our Friendship afternoons themselves at some stage Ray Edwards kept toes visitors won a few raffl es. are held on the last Monday in their life – lonely, or tapping with his repertoire Rosalie distributed gifts of each Month at 1.30pm. new to the district or just of old favourites, vocally to those in the audience We provide entertainment; want to have an outing and CUSTOMER:KEEGAN ELECTRICAL 2004 L PROOF TIME 19/10/2012 10:15:08 a.m. REP ID: C104 LAST RUN: 12/19/12 8937007AA meet people. SIZE: 8X8 There are 3 stages to old >> Site Surveys age: (1) loss of memory, Cowshed Power Issues?? … I have forgotten the >> Subdivisions other two. Publicity Offi cer >> Resource Consents We have the solution for: Save Cowshed Power Issues? High Power Bills? up to >> Boundary Locations Load Imbalance l Harmonic Distortion l Data Logging10% �� on your For ��Proven �� Scientific � �� Results � �� l ��Low / High VoltagePower Bills! advertising Ecomind Electricity Monitor is �� the most recent development The Smart Position on Stray Voltagein wireless power analysers. 79 Princes Street, Hawera The Smart Position on Stray Voltage phone t >> 06 278 4135 ForPhone All to Your Book inCowshed your Cowshed Electrical Electrical Needs, Maintenance (06) 761 7016 New Plymouth >> 06 759 0904 Call PhoneAnn on Ann 06-765-5290 TODAY!! 06 765 5290 e >> [email protected] 8937007AA

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PLEASE READ ALL COPY CAREFULLY. CHECK SPELLING AND PHONE NUMBERS. PROOF Once proof is approved APN Newspapers will not accept responsibility for incorrect copy or layout. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 NEWS 11 Vision Okato market day a success One of the stallholders, by Michelle Amiraukt,who Teresa Goodin at her stall of craft from talented peo- Carol Ward, at her first fashions seaglass into at- had a wide selection of ple. Virtually all the items market day, was impressed tractive necklaces, pen- fragrant flower essences, on offer had been created by with what she saw around dants and earrings. Seaglass which she makes up herself. the stallholders. “There is a her. “There’s a lot of tal- is multi-coloured glass Adjoining her stall was an- good atmosphere – every- ent here – good quality”, washed up by the sea, with other with essences which one is in good spirits”, said she enthused. She had such the sharp edges eroded promote good health. one stall holder of the pleas- items as cot duvets, quilts away. There was such a diversity ant ambience at the event. and bags – all handcrafted by herself. One of the most popular stalls was the one run by Okato Playcentre. President Emily Davidson said the cakes and biscuits on display sold very fast. “This table was absolutely covered earlier”, she explained. She estimated that 85% of the edibles had sold within the first hour or so. Her organisation needs to fundraise to the tune of $150,000 to ensure their building up to scratch. (See article on From left, Nicole MacIntyre and Emily Davidson at page 6). They also had plant the Okato Playcentre stall. seedlings on sale, such as Vision Okato staged a people turned up. Organiser sunflowers and various veg- vibrant Market Day at Mel Abbott was delighted etables. Hempton Hall on Saturday at the turnout. “I’m really A recipe book (‘Bite Me’) November 3. The inclem- pleased. I was a bit wor- was on sale with over 100 ent weather did not putCUSTOMER off riedBRANDERSON about the weather”, HOMES sheLTD recipes to temptPUBLISHING any palate.26/10/12 said. An interesting stall was run the people – a multitudeSALES of REP LESLEY DOCKERY PUBLICATION SPEC ADS-WELLINGTON ADVERTISING DESIGNER Dgoodman SECTION RUN OF PRESS % PROOF PROOFED 10/24/2012 9:30:57 AM SIZE 10.00 X 4.0 0 The perfect couple AD ID 4951768AA FAX 027 437 8162 Park outing for Manaia W.I. finance* CLAAS Forage Technology would like to introduce the PLEASE Manaia APPROVE WI members THIS visited AD AS asset SOON to the AS town. POSSIBLE. NOTEand President THAT ANYAnn Chisnall ALTERATIONS perfect couple - the DISCO mower and LINER rake. 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for all enquiries Phone Brendon on Above: the staff of Opunake Coastal Pharmacy - from left pharmacist Tae-Wan Kim with 06-274 5095 0276 722446 pharmacy assistants Kayla Savage, Grace Gatenby and Medene Berry. For advertising phone Fire rips through house (06) 761 7016 A man was lucky to rescue his two dogs when this house at Rahotu was gut- ted in a fire on Saturday night on November 3 at around dusk. The Rahotu and Opunake Fire Services attended. The rented house was completely destroyed.

Right: Firefighters attempting to put out the blaze.

At left: All that was left the next day.

Action Suzuki 141 Glover Road Hawera, Phone: 06 278 4160 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 NEWS 13 Seven day service station “bloody good” PHIL COATSWORTH PHILCONTRACTING COATSWORTH CONTRACTING 0800 WE BALE 0800 WE BALE PHIL COATSWORTH CONTRACTING

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*FOR ALLemail YOUR HAYus your AND SILAGE sports NEEDS results. *MOW, RAKE, BALE, WRAP 92 Collingwood Above: from left, Vicki Foster, Kelly Morresey and Nicola Pritchard - the friendly staff at Opunake Motors *ROUND,[email protected] SQUARE, CONVENTIONAL Street *COMPETITIVE PRICES Eltham Opunake residents are premises which includes the Christine said they were *OWNER/OPERATOR 0211824166 clearly pleased to have a ser- office upstairs, is available monitoring what people LATE SUMMER SPECIALS vice station open seven days for lease. The entire building want “especially farmers” a week gauging by the reac- is also for sale. and added “We want to be- ON USED MACHINERY tion of customers. We hope people will sup- come a one stop service sta- “It's bloody good”, en- port us, said Christine. Paul tion” where people know if Kuhn GMD600G11 Linkage mower HW ...... $5000 thused John Williams who added they will be having they want something they Pottinger 310T Trailed mower conditioner HW.....$8000 can get it. filled up early on a Sunday monthly specials in the shop. Giltrap 25 Silage wagon HW...... $1000 afternoon when asked for a Dual 1850litre fuel tank & pumps HW ...... $2500 comment about being able to buy petrol on a Sunday. Giltrap M40H feedwagon NP ...... $3000 He mentioned a work col- Elho 1410F trailed bale wrapper NP...... $6500 league from Hawera who Sam 3.25 tonne trailed topdresser NP...... $10,500 had also been “surprised Burkhart 3 tonne trailed topdresser HW...... $7500 and pleased” the station was John Deere 580 round baler NP ...... $5000 open one week night when John Deere 590 round baler NP ...... $10,000 he was running low. It was John Deere 580 round baler HW ...... $8000 also good for tourists John said. Krone VP1500 tandem axle round baler HW....$18,000 The new owners are Chris- Krone 8-16 round baler NP ...... $7500 tine and Paul Snowdon. Krone VP1800 tandem axle round baler NP.....$25,000 The couple, who already All Plus GST own a petrol station at Bell Block, was encouraged to AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY TARANAKI LTD take on the lease by Allied Petroleum. 1616 GLOVER GLOVER RD HAWERA - - 0606 278278 51195119 “They were pleased at ManagerManager JohnJohn Hermann Hermann 021 611611 505,505, A/HA/H 06 06 278 278 1944 1944 how we'd operated our busi- SalesmanSalesman - -RaymondRaymond Muggeridge Muggeridge 027027 444444 8861,8861, A/H: A/H: 06 06 278 278 8679 8679 I 7A ness at Bell Block and ap- 27 6565 KATERE KATERE RD RD NEW NEW PLYMOUTHPLYMOUTH- - 0606 758 2274 NEW NEW PLYMOUTH. PLYMOUTH. 92 proached us,” says Christine Above: New owners of Opunake Motors - Christine and 42 AlanMurray Humphries Nielsen0274 027 498 444 7277 401,, A/H: 0606 755 1891 • Grant Cox Cox 0274 448 448 404 404 simply. Had they not taken Paul Snowdon. it on it would have become an OPT which would have Lots of people have been meant it would have been coming into Opunake Mo- an unmanned station oper- tors specifically to fill up ated by a swipe card. Their commenting on the lack of SANDFORDSSANDFORDSSANDFORDS RURALRURALRURAL CARRIERSCARRIERSCARRIERS agreeing to take on the ser- pressure to fill up by a cer- vice station, formerly owned tain time as was previously Rural & General Cartage Livestock Readymix by RD1 (which has moved the case. Specialising in Cartage Concrete uptown) has kept it open. Paul said he was amused • Palm Kernel • Fertiliser Christine confessed howev- when one supportive Opu- Depots: Okato, Auroa, Depots: Hawera & Wiremu Aggregate Hay & Silage Bales er between running the two nake customer, heading • • Hawera & Waitara service stations - the Bell north, came into the Bell Ground Block one is currently being Block Service Station - the revamped - they had been last as you leave town on the Spreading “extremely busy”. left next to Farmlands - spe- As well as selling petrol cially to fill up and compli- 4WD Trucks they, like most service sta- mented them on their buying spreadmark certified, tions these days, stock a Opunake Motors. GPS proof of range of drinks, ice creams, Originally from Okato and milk and grocery items along Stratford respectively, Paul placement. with car consumables like and Christine both come fuel filters. They also sell from farming backgrounds. hot food and coffee. New to Christine is perhaps the Opunake are Mrs Mac's pies keener though and raises which are proving popular calves on the farmlet they and boast a great range - 12 own. “I love farming”, she in total - of different pies. says with passion. Paul is They also sell fish bait. more interested in fruit trees Opunake Motors is open which they also grow. seven days a week from 7am One of the attractions of till 8pm Monday to Friday, Bell Block was the fact that, 8am till 6pm on Saturday when they first bought the and 8:30am till 3:30pm on service station 12 years ago, Sunday. it was “quite rural”. There's 0508 726 336 or The service station occupies been big changes since, how- only the front of the former ever, with both housing and RD1 premises. The large commercial development in 06 274 5852 shop area out the back along the area. Hence the attrac- with the second story of the tion of Opunake maybe. 14 A & P SHOWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Egmont A&P Show sets tone for rural roads “Be safe, drive safe,” is in the annual how parade the theme of this year’s which will make its way Honda Egmont A&P show along Hawera’s High Street in Hawera on Friday 16 and on Friday night Saturday 17 November. The show itself features a Show president David huge array of different en- Turner says the theme re- tertainment and this year ﬂ ects the association’s the organising committee desire to support its rural is thrilled to be hosting the communities to look after Topp Twins who will take themselves and their fami- part in the parade and also lies while driving on our showcase their skills at the rural roads. That theme is showgrounds on Saturday carried on throughout the at 11.15am and 2.15pm, show and features strongly they will also judge a yodel-

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Expect encounters with some curious characters at the annual agricultural shows ling competition starting at wood chopping competi- on show. host and interactive tent and 1.30pm, which is free to en- tions, a V8 car simulator, a The show has a large home entertainment area including ter on the day Local enter- small animal tent featuring industry section, based Rock climbing, the Egmont tainer Abby will also keep lots of new animals, high- around baking, growing veg- Tyres Wheel Change compe- the toes tapping and hands land dancing, dog trials and etables, sewing and knitting, tition, a display from Hawera clapping alongside Lynda many activities for children photography, model building Crash Rescue team at 12.15 and Jools Topp, whom in Kidzone hosted by Show and cut ﬂ owers. New to the both days, Log Jousting and many regard as some of secretary Celine Filbee says section this year is a compe- lots of giveaways. this country’s best ever en- the strong equestrian con- tition for the towns Opportu- Then of course the usual tertainers. tingent, always a prestigious nity Shops and the Great Pie sideshows will keep the More exciting and inter- competition drawing entries Bakeoff will see last year’s older children and younger active things to see and do from all over the country. winners looking to keep their adults in adrenalin mode include roving performers, The cattle section is also well titles. with the rides and contests children’s entertainment, supported with many breeds Roadsafe Taranaki will available.

TOPP TWINS Jools & Lynda Topp Grandstand Saturday 11.15am & 2.15pm Supported by Abby 10.45am th NOVEMBER 9am-4pm Yodelling th AND SATURDAY 17 Competition 1.30pm FRIDAY 16 • Tickets Entry Adults $10, Child (5-13yrs) $3, under 5 Free. Car Parking $2 • Gates open at 9am

Hawera Highland Pipe Band...... 12:00 FRIDAY 16TH Yo delling Competition ...... 1:30 NOVEMBER Topp Twins...... 2:15 CLASSIC HITS KIDZONE Entertainment Area ...... Time Pony 2 Fence Challenge ...... 3:00 V8 Simulator...... 9:00-4:00 Entertainment Area GUMBOOT THROWING,THE BIG DIG, Roadsafe Rock Climbing ...... 9:00-4:00 Rock Up Log Jousting ...... 9:00-3:00 Roadsafe Taranaki Interactive Tent.....9:00-4:00 V8 Simulator ...... 9:00-4:00 CLAAS PEDAL TRACTORS, CHUGGY CHOO Rock Up Log Jousting ...... 9:00-3:00 Roadsafe Rock Climbing ...... 9:00-4:00 Hawera Crash Rescue Demo...... 12:15 Hawera Crash Rescue Demonstration .....12:15 Classic Hits Kidzone Egmont Tyre Service Wheel Change CHOO BOUNCY CASTLE, DUNK THE STAR, Sport Taranaki Rowing Challenge ....10:00-2:00 Comp...... 9:00-4:00 Claas Pedal Tractors...... 10:00-2:00 Roadsafe Taranaki Interactive SPORT TARANAKI ROWING CHALLENGE Chuggy Choo Choo Bouncy Tunnel... 9:00-3:00 Marquee ...... 9:00-4:00 Gumboot Throw...... 10:30 Classic Hits Kidzone The Topp Twins visit Kidzone at 10am The Big Dig...... 10:30 The Topp Twins visit Kidzone...... 10:00 Gumboot Throw...... 12:30 Chuggy Choo Choo Bouncy Tunnel..10:00-3:00 The Big Dig...... 1:30 Claas Pedal Tractors...... 10:00-3:00 Powerco Aquatic Centre Treasure Hunt ..10:00-2:00 Gumboot Throw...... 10:30 Oval & Myers Paddock Sport Taranaki Rowing Challenge ....10:00-3:00 Equestrian Events ...... 8:00 The Big Dig...... 11:30 TSB Centre Gumboot Throw...... 12:30 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Cattle Showing ...... 9:00 Dunk The Star...... 1:00 The Big Dig...... 1:30 • Rock Up Log Jousting • V8 Simulator • Road Safe Rock Climbing Small Animal Tent Pony Rides ...... 10:00-2:00 The Fred & Eunice Rodie Charitable • Hawera Crash Rescue Demo • Egmont Tyre Service Wheel Trust Small Animal Tent SATURDAY 17TH Lamb Competitions ...... 11:00 Pony Rides ...... 10:00-2:00 Change Comp • Roadsafe Taranaki Interactive Marquee NOVEMBER Jet Boat Rides on the Lake ...... 10:00-4:00 Grandstand ...... Time Equestrian Events-Oval & Myers Paddock...8:00 • Over 100 trade sites including a variety of food stalls Forsyth Barr Woodchopping ...... 9.30-4.30 Cattle Showing - TSB Centre ...... 9:00 Abby ...... 10:30 Highland Dancing ...... 9:00 • Baby change facility & mother’s room under the grandstand Topp Twins...... 11:15 Dog Trials - Pony Club Paddock...... 9:00

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Fairfax Media makes every effort to create advertisements to meet your specific needs. Please note in some instances we may be unable to supply additional proofs due to complexity of the request or deadline constraints. © This advertisement has been created as a service of Fairfax Media. It cannot be reproduced without permission. If you wish to use this material elsewhere, please contact your advertising consultant.PROOF Charges will apply. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 NEWS 15 A new venture to attract tourists to Opunake An Opunake couple is hop- As well as showing off your to use Opunake’s facilities,” well as other water sports. er balls on the internet and parties. The list is endless. ing to attract visitors to prowess by bowling over said Sally Legros who with Sally is a registered nurse was completely captivated. The balls will be on show at Opunake by introducing a other opponents there's a host partner Steve have imported who was working in New The balls come in adult Opunake’s Market Day on New Zealand first - bump- of games that can be played. the balls from Australia. Plymouth. While on mater- sizes as well as children’s Saturday November 17 – if er balls or body zorbing. Such as racing, rolling and If they get enough inter- nity leave she decided she'd and are also good for fitness. there’s enough interest they’ll People climb inside the running at the blow of a whis- est they're looking at get- like to do something that Sally and Steve are hoping set up in the rec ground huge sturdy inflated balls tle to a finish line. There are ting some huge water balls didn't involve travel. She was to market them for corporate behind Sandfords Events equipped with a harness also games with a soccer ball. - in which you're complete- looking at bouncy castles events, stag parties, 21sts, Centre at 4pm and also at and two handles and, well “We want to try and get ly encased - for the Opu- for children’s parties when Christmas parties, work Coastal Taranaki School’s essentially, have fun! people to come to Opunake, nake pool and the beach as she came across the bump- dos as well as children’s gala day on November 23.

“Fun” was an elated Keenan Cooksley’s summing up after an energet- ic time at the gym at Sandfords Event Centre where the balls were tri- aled at the weekend. He added that you get an adrenaline rush. Bailee Rampton (13) said that it was like working out and having fun and “I don’t get hurt”. Stratford Agricultural & Pastoral Show 24 th - 25 November  Dog Trials Pig th Racing  2012   Wood    Livestock Chopping & Horse  Events Great Family Entertainment!  OLD  MC’DONALDS  FARM  Christmas homes for hospice BARN  Inspiration for festive Plymouth or Frederics, There is a $5 entry at World  decorations will be every- Egmont Street. In Eltham, each house for one visit. Class  where at the Christmas go to 164 on High Hair Opunake Lakeside Li-    Shearers  Homes for Hospice on Sat- Salon, In Stitches at Strat- ons are running a café at   st Craft     urday, December 1 and ford, or Naturally Unique St Johns Hall where will Sunday, December 2nd. Hair Salon at Hawera. be a specially lights and Stalls   This fundraising event has Christmas tree display.   taken months of planning   by members of the Opu-    nake Lakeside Lions Club.  There are five town and    country homes specially  decorated for Christmas.  The historic St Barnabas   Church will show the theme   of a Christmas wedding. A  Christmas market, classic  PARENT CHANGING  cars, and a visiting Santa ROOMS  will all be at the church.   The Wave Church  has the theme “Christ-  mas is the time to love”.   Tickets for $25 for en-  try to all the venues can  be purchased at The Print Shop, Pastimes and Sin- clair Electrical in Opu- Gates Open 9.00 am nake. Or you could try the Adults $10, Children: Under 14’S $3, Pre- Schoolers Free Hospice Office in New 16 FARMING Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Coastal clubroom converts to farm classroom farms for practical training. employed on farms and Taratahi’s Regional Edu- wanting to upskill. “The cation manager, Leanne Certifi cate in General Farm Richards says “Taratahi is Skills suits a wide range of very focussed on making people,” says Miss Rich- agricultural training acces- ards. “We have trained eve- sible and thanks to support ryone from chefs and nurs- from local farmers we now es making a career change, have the opportunity to to lifestyle farmers wanting better service the Coastal to learn how to fence, rural Taranaki community and business operators wanting the agricultural sector.” Un- to get qualifi ed, as well as til now, Coastal Taranaki young people starting out students have had to travel and experienced farmers.” to one of the three Tara- Students can train in a tahi campuses in Taranaki, range of skills including at Stratford, Manaia and chainsaws, tractors, quad North Taranaki. “This made bikes, fencing, animal it diffi cult for those of our health and welfare and students who were already more. The programme is employed in the dairy indus- offered over 12 weeks or try and had to fi t their train- 24 weeks, with students ing days in between milk- attending 1-2 day training ings,” says Miss Richards. sessions weekly. Coastal Taranaki now has an agricultural training centre right on its doorstep Taratahi have programmes Anyone interested in train- to cater for those who are ing with Taratahi can con- Taratahi Agricultural Train- Certifi cate in General Farm hotu, using the old Rahotu Domain, Rahotu) as a class- wanting to enter the industry tact the Taranaki offi ce on ing Centre is offering the Skills programme at Ra- Rugby Clubrooms (TSB room and accessing local and those who are already 0800 600 333. Purebreeder’s Jersey Club Classifi cation Field Day This year’s Classifi cation what was expected of those classifying. ing on information about a then asked each one of us breed. As publicity offi cer I Day was held at Paul and who go out in the fi eld when Mr Johnson also pointed previous member’s cattle, what fi gures we gave. After wish them every success in Christine Vanner’s Loch- the classifi cation begins. Mr out to the audience that and that cell phones are not we did this, Messrs Revell/ their endeavours. Raven Jersey Stud in Kapuni Johnson stressed that presen- punctuality is very impor- permitted on the fi eld whilst Johnson told us their points. The main purpose of these last month. Unfortunately tation and tidy attire makes a tant and to be on time all the classifi cation was underway After that the cows went days is to obtain more uni- the attendance was a bit dis- big difference. He also said time. He recommended that – professionalism is required through the same procedure, formity in classifi cation – it appointing. that a good attitude, always if they are running late for at all times. and in my opinion, I found is clearly being observed The Classifi cation conven- being polite, introducing whatever reason, notify the Then we all followed Paul that they were easier to point. which is encouraging. Our or Mr Dick Johnson, a direc- yourself and showing confi - next customer that you are Vanner to the paddock A credit to Paul and Christine thanks go to Malcolm and tor of the Purebred Society, dence in what you are doing running late – it puts them where he had three groups of on the types of cows they Dick for their efforts in opened up the proceedings along with spending a little at ease when you fi nally turn fi ve heifers to classify. After presented, they sure have got making this classifi cation by addressing the aspects time talking to the proprie- up. He also passed on some we fi nished each group the a particular goal in mind of day an enjoyable one. and ethics of the Society on tors before you start your other tips such as not pass- President, Malcolm Revell, the type of cow they wish to Allan Jenkins Publicity Offi cer New format for Milksmart events Secrets to milking even prove milking effi ciency on both time and money, have staff and higher-level strategic cess – from collecting the tendees will have the op- smarter will be revealed at New Zealand dairy farms. been achieved by our previ- sessions for managers, own- cows from the paddock and tion to attend as many ten new-format DairyN- DairyNZ project manager ous participants, ” says Chris. ers and rural professionals. milking, through to clean- sessions as they like, . ZMilksmart events These for Milksmart, Chris Leach, “These days have been de- are part of a four-year pro- up and return of the cows. Presenters include Mel will be presented by a says even small changes to a signed for the whole farm gramme aimed at improv- This year the format runs- Eden, Neil Chesterton, Jen- team of New Zealand’s milking routine can add up. team, with both practical ing the effi ciency of the from mid-morning through ny Jago and Josh Wheeler y. leading experts to im- “Some pretty big savings, in hands-on sessions for junior whole milk harvesting pro- to the evening and at- Topics include: • Stockmanship – un- derstanding and working with cows • Managing milking – plan- AGRICULTURAL ning for effi cient milking • Cow fl ow – identify- ing design issues and practical solutions TRAINING • Milking skills – cupping techniques, teat spray and effi cient milking routines IN TARANAKI • Milker comfort – reducing the strain, healthy milking No matter what your background or experience, • Smart design – what we have courses available to suit you! to build and how to avoid common faults • Cow senses – the world from a cow’s point of view For courses covering an array of different farm • PeopleSmart – tips for training milkers skills whether you need an introduction to the • TechnoSmart – technology choice, value and use industry, pre-employment training, upskilling • TimeSmart – shorter milk- or beyond...Get in now for 2013! ing times through smart milking strategies • Effi cient rotaries and her- ringbones Contact Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre: To register or for more information on content and 0800 600 333 venues, visit www.dairynz. Courses delivered in partnership [email protected] co.nz/milksmart Registration is free of www.taratahi.ac.nz charge for levy-paying farmers and their staff.

OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 SPORTS 17

Taranaki CountryAt Basketballleft: Iritana Hohaia Abraham, MostPrizegiving Improved was recently awarded - Dylan Trott; U17 Girls MVP - Abbey Johnson, Lau- Most Valuable Player for ra Duffy, Most Improved the under 13 Taranaki - Annika Roodbeen; U17 Country Basketball Boy's MVP - Blake Cheer, representative team. Most Improved Brodie Wil- Iritana from Opunake son; U19 Girls - MVP – Si- Primary School was also naed Horo, Most Improved selected to play for the - Sophie Cooksley. New Zealand under 13 Coach of the Year - Aarun girls team. Also selected Langton, Team of the Year in this squad were Simone 2012 U13 Girls' Team, TCB Cook from Auroa School Person of the Year Sharon Roodbeen. and Kiaani Mayy Thomas Moore from St Josephs Right: Tara Clement Opunake. (nearest) from Opunake High School and Georgia U13 girls - MVP - Iritana Keech from Sacred Heart Hohaia; Most Improved Girls College were both - Hayley Smith; U13 named Most Valuable boys - MVP - Matthew Players for the TCB under O'Connell, Most Improved 15 girls team.Tara and Georgia will both be travelling to Port Macquarie to play at - Sam Johnson; U15 girls the Australian state championships in early January at the Pacific Slam for Koru ( NZ) MVP - Tara Clement and under 15 girls Georgia Keech, Most Im- proved - Georgia Gibbs; U15 Boys - MVP Tyler Local teacher selected Purebreeder’s Jersey Club Classification Field Day for NZ sevens team Lauren Burgess, (pic- tured right) who teaches physical education and science at Opunake High School, has recently been selected for the NZ Sev- ens Rugby team. “I was stoked. It was a dream come true to represent New Zealand”, she says. Lauren has gone close before; earlier she was se- JAcK oF lected as a non travelling JAcK oF reserve for the NZ Sevens team, which was sent to Fiji to contest the Oceania Cup. The NZ team ended All trAdes up winning. All trAdes The NZ team heads to Dubai on November 26 where Lauren intends to make the most of her opportunity playing as a for- ward (hooker) against the stihl combisystem other countries that are Photo courtesy of Taranaki Rugby Football Union STIHL COMBISYSTEM Up to competing. The tourna- WHENWHENstihl YOU YOUcombisystem BUY BUY SELECTED SElEcTED COMBISYSTEM cOMBISYSTEM Up to * ment runs from November ENGINESWHENENGINES YOU AND AND BUY ATTACHMENTS, ATTA SElEcTEDcHMENT cOMBISYSTEM SYOU’LL, YOU’ llGET GET * * $395 30 to December 1. UPENGINESUP TO TO $395* $395 AND IN IN ATTASHOP SHOPc HMENTON ON US US VOUCHERS SVOU, YOU’cHERSll GET TO TO SPENDSPENDUP TO IN-STORE $395 IN-STORE* IN SHOP ON US VOUcHERS TO $395to spend Before the team heads SPEND IN-STORE for Dubai they will go to toin-store spend Mount Maunganui, Tau- in-store ranga for a training camp, which runs from Novem- ber 21 to 26. Beyond the Dubai event UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Lauren has a clear goal – she intends to do her ut- Automotive Repairs & Servicing most to “stay in shape” to Farmbike Repairs And Servicing make the squad to contest the World Cup, which will Full Panelbeating Service be held in Moscow, Rus- Can Arrange Top Quality Paint Work sia next year. This is the Hireage Of: first year there has been a • 4 Metre Scaffolding • Generator • Post Hole Borer World Cup for women’s • Car Trailer • Hedge Trimmers • Rotary Hoe • Chainsaws Sevens Rugby, so it is Lau- • Horse Float • Scrub Cutters • Concrete Cutter ren’s chance to be part of • 4 Metre Ladders • Trailer Mulcher • Concrete Equipment sporting history. • Lawnboys • Tandem Trailer • Kelly Float • Lawnmowers Lauren is also an accom- • Trencher {Small} • Concrete Mixer • Plasma Cutter plished netball player who • Trencher {Large} • Drop Saw • Plate Compactor played this year for Ingle- • Waterblaster • Gas Spit • Pole Trowels • Woodsplitter wood United Rugby Foot- Increasing stock constantly, please ring if you have a product query ball Club (not a misprint) Open: 8am To 5pm Mon - Fri and she has had a season *Offer*Offer valid valid until until 31 December 2012.2012. Terms Terms and and conditions conditions apply, apply, ask ask in store in store for details. for details. with the Central Pulse. Sat 9am To 12 Noon (for hirage) *Offer valid until 31 December 2012. Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for details. COLLINS SPORTS CENTRE 1 Victoria Road , Oakura YOU’LL ONLY NEED ONE Tasman St, Opunake Opp Corbett Park Ph: 06 752 7485 YOU’LL ONLY NEED ONE

YOU’LL ONLY NEED ONE Ph 06 761-8778 STH0325 STH0325 18 NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Taranaki and Manawatu community organisations benefit from New Zealand Post giveaway

New Zealand Post will give each received more than A wide range of community sponsorship, Nicola Airey, more than 1.2 million ‘post- 10,000 free postage-included organisations in Taranaki / says it’s a real pleasure to age-included’ envelopes to envelopes each, with a fur- Manawatu will also benefit support organisations such non-profit community or- ther 11 organisations receiv- from Community Post this as these as they strive to ganisations and programmes ing more than 5,000 each. year – with 387 receiving make real positive impacts this year – including 387 or- In addition, the Child Can- supplies of free postage in- in their communities. ganisations in the Taranaki / cer Foundation, CanTeen, cluded envelopes. “Groups like these, with a Manawatu region. Special Olympics NZ and Some noteworthy examples passion for improving and In all 2,781 groups will ben- the Asthma Foundation each of local organisations which informing the communities efit from the envelopes, pro- received $10,000 worth of will benefit include: they live in, deserve to be vided as part of Community free marketing services from • Opunake Playcentre recognised for the excellent Post, New Zealand Post’s New Zealand Post – as did • Stratford Amateur Swim- work they do,” Nicola Airey annual show of support for the Epilepsy Association, the ming Club said. community-based initiatives. AIDS Foundation, the Ar- • New Plymouth Group Rid- “Community Post is our way This year, for the first time, thritis Foundation, the Life ing for the Disabled of expressing gratitude on national organisations were Flight Trust, Surf Lifesaving • YWCA of Wanganui able to make a single appli- NZ, and the Clown Doctor • Opunake Community behalf of the community. cation for the free envelopes NZ Charitable Trust. Those Baths Society Preschooler “It’s a chance for New Zea- – instead of each branch marketing services will assist Swimming School land Post to support these needing to apply individually them in communicating more • Highlands Amateur Swim- groups as they help make – and 110 organisations have effectively with key stake- ming Club the world a better place, one taken that approach. holders, and assist in activi- community at a time,” Nico- 10 of those organisations • Pukeokahu Hall Committee ties such as fundraising. New Zealand Post’s head of la Airey said. Taranaki October rainfall There was quite a contrast in rainfall totals during October, with most South Taranaki sites recording a lot less rain when compared to Northern Taranaki. Rainfall ranged from 129% of normal RENTAL VEHICLES over 20 days of rain at the Stony River site near Okato, to 126% of normal at Dawson Falls (24 days of rain), where • CARS• •CHARTERVANS most sites near and around New Plym- outh were all around normal amounts BUSES (18-22 days of rain recorded), then heading further South, Stratford received • VANS 86% or normal (19 days of rain), where as Patea only recorded 46% of normal • TOUR BUSES over 11 days of rain. Year to date, most recorder sites around Taranaki are recording at or around nor- ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLDING mal amounts, however TeKiri and Patea have been 21% and 17% lower than nor- FOR HIRE mal respectively. On the other side of the $35 per day, $50 weekend. coin, Dawson Falls has recorded 24% More than 6 days $30 per day. more than normal for this time period. River flows for the month have been WATERBLASTER FOR HIRE below normal mean flows when com- Petrol 3000 psi 15L/minC pared to previous October figures; how- Cost: Half day $90, Full day $120, Weekend ever, there have been no new minimum $130. Friday after 3pm return Monday 9am. flows recorded. Water temperatures follow a similar Bond for waterblaster and scaffolding $50. trend, being lower than October means, For more information contact Tracey or Christine at and no new minimum or maximum peak figures were recorded PICKERING MOTORS Air temperatures are all starting to warm up as we move closer to summer, 11 TENNYSON ST OPUNAKE PH (06) 761-8363 however there have still been a few cold 0800 22 11 20 Email: [email protected] nights!

TRC’s Environmental Monitoring data is available in YOURYOURYOUR near real-time at www.trc.govt.nz CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT • is a member of the New To Advertise Zealand Institute of Chartered UGHSON & ASSOCIATES Accountants • studied for 7 years to achieve his professional qualification Ph: 06 761 7016 • is required to undertake on WE ARE YOUR PERSONAL, FRIENDLY FARMING going professional development • is bound by a code of ethics Mark G Hughson, and professional standards & BUSINESS ACCOUNTING SPECIALISTS B.B.S., C.A., Dip B.S • has a professional qualification from Steve Gray New Zealand that is 0800 ACCOUNTANT internationally recognised Look for the word 2 2 2 6 8 6 “Chartered” your assurance of quality PLASTERERS OPUNAKE OFFICE is OPEN every WED 9.30am-3pm INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR CEILINGS & WALLS Ph our Hawera office on (06) 278-4169 • 26 Wellington St, Hawera Ph/Fax (06) 272-8445 or E-mail: [email protected] www.hughson.co.nz Dorothea Henry 16 Kate St, Normanby. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 NEWS 19 Harry’s column

ryone who was involved – I pendent experts. No decisions have been hope you had a great time Stage one is completed: We made yet. S.E.C.O. RESTAURANT CAFE & BAR welcoming people into your have identifi ed a number of When a report goes to the NOW SELLING BY DEMAND gardens or visiting new gar- opportunities where there Council in February next FROZEN PARTY PACKS dens for inspiration. may be potential to make year, decisions will be made My wife and I greatly en- some changes in the way the on what proposals for change STANDARD PIES AND FAMILY PIES joyed the gardens we had services are delivered, and will need to be consulted on PHONE ORDERS TO 06 761 8004 time to visit. these are now being investi- with the community through We have a deserved repu- gated further as part of stage the Annual Plan process. Fi- PARTY PACK SAVOURIES Harry Duynhoven tation in Taranaki for being two. nal decisions on these pro- great growers. Sure we have We are also reviewing the posals will be made in June SIX TO SIXTY near-perfect growing condi- entire capital expenditure 2013, after public consulta- SPECIAL SAVOURIES 6 PACK $3.00 Finally, our days are get- tions, but it’s the passion and programme – that is, the pro- tion is completed. ting sunnier and warmer creativity of locals that mean gramme of planned projects Some ideas may require EXTRA SPECIAL SAVOURIES as we come into the fi nal whether we’re growing a to build new or upgraded more in-depth investigation months of 2012! rhododendron or getting a Council infrastructure dur- and may not be a part of this P.O.A. dairy pasture just right, we ing the next 10 years. We process. GLUTEN FREE MADE TO ORDER The Powerco Taranaki do a fi ne job of it. will be looking more closely So, a lot of work has been Garden Spectacular had Meanwhile, the last few at all renewals funding, re- done and there is a lot more FAMILY PIES $6.50 some fantastic weather for months have seen hundreds viewing the cost of all inter- yet to do. We will keep you MINCE PIES $2.00 EACH its run in October/Novem- of councillor and staff hours nal services, and reviewing up to date with progress. ber, and the gardens along go into the review of all our Financial Strategy and MINCE & CHEESE PIES $2.50 EACH Taranaki’s coast did us all Council services and activi- how it links to the Perpetual Mayor Harry Duynhoven proud. Well done to eve- ties, with the help of inde- Investment Fund. ask about our sammies for your party. A beaut little Aussie poem L Thomson O’Neil A & Co. The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock Our Opunake Office is attended by: The cocky took off in his ute, to go and check his stock. Robert England on Wednesday and Fridays, He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs, W for buying and selling Houses, Farms and Businesses; Trusts; Wills and Estates. The fl oat valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams. Neal Harding on Thursday, for Residential Sales and

Y Purchases; Family, District, and Criminal Court matters; He stopped and turned a windmill on to ﬁ ll a water tank Civil and Business matters. And saw a ewe down in the dam, a few yards from the bank. "Typical bloody sheep," he thought, "they've got no common sense, E FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS "They won't go through a gateway but they'll jump a bloody fence." 30 Tasman Street, The ewe was stuck down in the mud, he knew without a doubt R Opunake She'd stay there 'til she carked it if he didn't get her out. But when he reached the water's edge, the startled ewe broke free Ph: 761-8823 And in her haste to get away, began a swimming spree. S

He reckoned once her fl eece was wet, the weight would drag her down Do You Know What Happens If he didn't rescue her, the stupid sod would drown. When You Don’t Advertise?... Her style was unimpressive, her survival chances slim He saw no other option, he would have to take a swim. .... Nothing! Phone Us On He peeled his shirt and singlet off, his trousers, boots and socks And as he couldn't stand wet clothes, he also shed his jocks. 06 761 7016 He jumped into the water and away that cocky swam He caught up with her, somewhere near the middle of the dam. 2004 The ewe was quite evasive, she kept giving him the slip Ford Fairmont He tried to grab her sodden fl eece but couldn't get a grip. At last he got her to the bank and stopped to catch his breath She showed him little gratitude for saving her from death $7,980 She took off like a Bondi tram around the other side Newspapers dead? He swore next time he caught that ewe he'd hang her bloody hide. Then round and round the dam they ran, although he felt quite puffed He still thought he could run her down, she must be nearly stuffed No way! Community newspapers world wide are The local stock rep came along, to pay a call that day. growing – the only voice for locals. He knew this bloke was on his own, his wife had gone away, US business magnate, Warren Buffet, has just invested in He didn't really think he'd get fresh scones for morning tea 63 newspapers in America. He says: But neither was he ready for what he was soon to see. “I believe newspapers that intensively cover their communities will have a good future. “That means maintaining your news advantage and thoroughly - Autopower Steering He rubbed his eyes in disbelief at what came into view covering all aspects of area life, particularly local sports. - Electric Windows For running down the catchment came this frantic-looking ewe “A newspaper that reduces its coverage of news important to its - Towbar And on her heels in hot pursuit and wearing not a stitch community is certain to reduce its readership as well. The farmer yelling wildly "Come back here, you lousy bitch!" “No one has ever stopped reading half-way through a story that was about them or their neighbours.” DON OAKES MOTORS The stock rep didn't hang around, he took off in his car The Times is celebrating 40 years of serving this Broadway, Stratford The cocky's reputation has been damaged near and far. community. Support us and keep local – not only So bear in mind the Work Safe rule when next you check your fl ocks in print but also online – www.times.co.nz Phone & After hours (06) 765 4383 Spot the hazard, assess the risk, and! 20 CLASSIFIED/ WHAT’S ON Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS FOR SALE WANTED TO BUY public noticeS public notices

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Decks, Opunake HIGH SCHOOL MR & MRS Fences, The Principal, Board of Trustees and Staff of COASTAL DAIRYFARMER MAGNESIUM is by far Roofing Opunake High School invite you to a LEASE DAIRYFARM WANTED the most important element Additions and needed in our bodies, ac- Wine & Cheese Evening in the OHS Hall on ARE YOU WANTING TO SLOW DOWN WHILE tivating over 350 different Alterations, 7th December at 7 pm to farewell RETAINING YOUR ASSETS IN LAND AND chemical reactions all neces- Farm Sheds, DAIRY SHARES? sary for the body to function Concrete, THE COASTAL RUGBY CLUB HAS RUN A LEASE properly. Symptoms of mag- David Nicholas New Homes, DAIRY FARM OPERATION FOR THE PAST 16 nesium deficiency: cramps, and to celebrate his 37 years’ service to the YEARS AND IS CONSIDERING ITS OPTIONS muscle twitches, agitation, Phone Lucas Turner: FOR 2013 AND BEYOND. anxiety, restless sleep, head- 027 746 0186 school and community. THE CLUB HAS A JX FREEHOLD DAIRY HERD OF aches, tiredness to name just a/h (06) 761 7541 RSVP by Friday 30th November by phoning 230 COWS ACHIEVING EXCELLENT PRODUCTION a few. Available at Hardy’s OHS Ofﬁ ce 06) 7618723 or FIGURES (-86000KGS M/SOLIDS LAST SEASON). the health shop in Centre OUR PRESENT OPERATION IS OVERSEEN BY A City 067587553. We deliver. Email [email protected] FARM CONSULTANT AND A HIGHLY MOTIVATED FARM COMMITTEE. For public notice IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING YOUR POSITION all advertising Sustainable Farming AND OPTIONS FOR NEXT SEASON, WE WOULD LIKE TO TALK WITH YOU. phone/fax Now open in Film Festival (06) 761 7016 Opunake Saturday 24 November 6-9pm INQUIRIES IN CONFIDENCE TO REIKI DARYL HICKEY - PH: 06 761 7147 a/h 761 8206 Hempton Hall Okato, RAY BARRON - PH: 06 752 8073 1st level DAN MORGAN - 06 763 8424 See inside Sat 24th FREE entry cover for all & Sun 25th info, speakers, films & snacks. November www.ClimateJusticeTaranaki.info TO email 9.30am - 4.30pm www.BiologicalFarmers.co.nz ADVERTISE HERE addresses for more info Ph Sylvie PH: 06 761 7016 027 316 3706 Subscriptions of the Opunake & Coastal News are available to those who live outside the area and wish to keep in touch. Our office is at 23 Napier Street, Opunake. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2012 WHAT’S ON 21 CHURCH NOTICES Opunake & Okato Co-operating Parish Quotes THE RAHOTU TRAIL BIKE RIDE Sunday 18th November CHURCH SERVICES WHAT’S ON St Paul’s Opunake Co-op & Rahotu *"In the End, we will re- 10am Start - Upper Ngariki Rd member not the words of our Opunake Cooperating Parish St Pauls, Havelock St, NOVEMBER Double Loop Track Rolling terrain 9.30am every Sunday and the enemies, but the silence of Rahotu Now GOVETT BREWSTER ART GALLERY our friends" - Martin Luther plus Kids Track & extensive lahars - Wesley - 11am first Sunday of the month. Oakura - St James - 10am, 2nd & 4th Sundays. Nov 8 - Dec 2 Laurence Aberhart exhibition. King Jr Barbeque food for sale - School Fundraiser Okato - St Pauls - 10am, 1st & 3rd Sundays. 16 125th COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OLD SCHOOL *"My neighbour asked if he Adults $25.00 Kids $10 Friday Nov 16 at 8pm. could use my lawnmower includes Drink & Sausage Opunake Catholic Church 16 & 17 EGMONT A & P SHOW 2012 - HAWERA and I told him of course he SUNDAY 8.30 am at Pungarehu , could, so long as he didn't Enquiries to Lloyd 027 204 0810 (St Martins) 10am at Opunake (Our Lady Star Of The Sea). Friday Nov 16 & Saturday Nov 17, 9am – 4pm. take it out of my garden" - 17 ST BARNABAS CHURCH OPUNAKE GARAGE SALE Eric Morecambe Other areas 2nd chance, great bargains – Saturday Nov 17, 10am – noon. *"Do not fear to be eccentric Manaia - Sacred Heart - 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 5pm 17 OPUNAKE MARKET DAY in opinion, for every opinion (2nd, 4th and 5th Sat at Hawera’s St Josephs). now accepted was once ec- Kaponga - St Patricks, Sunday 8.45am Saturday Nov 17 from 9.30am – 1pm. 18 OPUNAKE SURF LIFESAVING CLUB centric" ~ Bertrand Russell ALL WELCOME *"When women go wrong, Registration Day Sunday Nov 18 at 11am. (Refer advert). men go straight after them" public notices 18 COUNTRY CONNECTIONS ANNUAL - Mae West SHOPPING EVENT *"I have never killed a man, Opunake Business Association Sunday Nov 18, 12pm – 8pm. (Refer advert). but I have read many obitu- 18 RAHOTU TRAIL BIKE RIDE – SCHOOL FUNDRAISER aries with great pleasure" - NEXT MEETING Sunday Nov 18, 10am start. (Refer advert). Clarence Darrow Monday December 3rd at Opunake Surf Inn *"Sometimes when you are 18 POOL COMPETITION AND FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE arguing with a fool, they 5:30 Social, 6.00 pm Meeting Sunday 18 Nov at Surf Inn, Opunake. (Refer advert). are doing the same thing" - We welcome any member of the 19 UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBITION Anon *"He has never been known community to our meetings, you don’t Monday Nov 19 to Dec 15 at the Village Gallery, Eltham. Holiday Art Workshops 20 & 27 OPEN DAYS PRE FARM AUCTION to use a word that might send have to have a business. Tuesday Nov 20 & 27 at (Refer Matthew & Co advert). a reader to the dictionary" - Commence January 2013 William Faulkner about Er- 22 ARAHI NETBALL CLUB AGM nest Hemingway Explore techniques in St Barnabas Church 141 Tasman St, Opunake Thursday Nov 22 at 7pm. 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(Refer advert) *"If you don’t ask because JANUARY 2013 you might be refused, Opunake Medical Centre Start HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS you’ve already refused your- All welcome Explore techniques in sculpture and printmaking (Refer advert). self" - Nisandeh Neta PAGE 22 WHAT’S ON Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Kiwi Prehab: Cottage to cutting edge Continued from page 24 of prefabrication in New Creature, a curved, installa- rector Mark Southcombe. of Architecture thesis on the where there’s a huge number tition in Washington DC, Zealand (did you know the tion of interlocking pieces “Prefabricated design in a subject, says prefabrication of houses needed in a very where it gained third place. Treaty House at Waitangi is digitally fabricated by a digital age allows us to go is about creativity, innova- short time,” she says. How- There will be a model of this a prefab?). team from Victoria Univer- beyond the conventional – it tion and is “an agent for ever, these houses will not building in the exhibition. Flowing down the staircase sity’s School of Architec- offers opportunities for mak- change”. be temporary, bang ‘em up Also on show will be im- into the exhibition will be ture, led by programme di- ing complex forms, simply “The main thing that holds structures. “We are talking ages and film footage also and economically,” South- back prefabrication, com- about high-quality, archi- shown at the Museum of combe says. “It means that mercially, is that people still tect-designed, sustainable Modern Art in New York’s in the future we will see nat- associate it with cheap, flim- and permanent solutions.” 2008 exhibition, Home De- ural systems and organic and sy, temporary buildings and They will also be eco- livery: fabricating a modern geological forms potentially usually school classrooms.” friendly. A shining exam- dwelling. infiltrate design processes The prefab solution is highly ple of this is the First Light Kiwi Prefab: Cottage to and the emergence of quite relevant to what’s happen- House – a zero-energy Cutting Edge is presented in different, visionary architec- ing in New Zealand today. dwelling also designed by partnership with the Tarana- ture that was not possible in “I think, obviously, with the Victoria University stu- ki Regional Council, TSB the past.” shortage of houses in Auck- dents. In 2011, it was New Community Trust, Resene, invites you to Auroa School PTA fundraiser Pamela Bell, who wrote her land and Christchurch, it’s a Zealand’s first entry into an Radio Network and New Victoria University Master way of responding to crises international solar compe- Plymouth District Council. Stratford Art Society has an exciting exhibition at Percy Thomson Gallery The Stratford Art Society ton says, “There will be a presents their exciting bi- visual variety of members annual art exhibition show- work including Maree Lid- casing a range of local tal- dington’s stunning tapestry ent including new members weaving – Nga-Motu. I am exhibiting for the first time. always interested in the di- This would be a great oppor- rection the artists are head- tunity to purchase beautiful ing and they never fail to original Christmas gifts. amaze me.” The Society’s exhibition opens 7.30pm on the 23rd On display will be the usual November and runs until the wide range of media includ- 14th December in the Percy ing wood turning, pottery, Thomson Gallery. Guest textile, photography, paint- speaker Ruth Harvey, Cu- ing and sculpture along with rator of Pictorial Collection the usual surprises. from Puke Ariki, also judge The Society also plans on of recent Taranaki National having a sales table for art Art Awards, will be official- books and magazines and a ly opening the exhibition. “Pot luck” Christmas ham- Gallery Director Sue Mor- per raffle.

On this month in history On November 22, 1982 in a pauper’s grave. famous aviator Jean Bat- For five years in New Zea- ten died in Palma, Majorca. land it was a mystery as to Although she was the most what had happened to her or famous New Zealand wom- where she was. an at the time of her avia- Finally, a relative, her neph- tion exploits (1930s), no ew Rick received her death one seemed to know much certificate in the mail in late about her in her new life. September 1987. She was eventually buried Jean Batten’s achievements included solo flights from England to India (1933), One of the exhibits at the Percy Thomson exhibition is England to Australia (1934) this superb tapestry by Maree Liddington. and Australia to England (1935) - thus becoming the first woman to fly both ways. She also flew from England to Brazil. In 1936 she made the first direct flight from England to NZ in record time.

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24 WHAT’S ON Thursday, November 15, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Dame Kate Harcourt will be performing in Taranaki Fresh from a successful ing a journey through time ber Listen With Mother?) and portunity to see and hear revival of her Flowers from with stories of her ancestors, actress, and highlights some the ‘grande dame’ of New My Mothers Garden at Wel- her family and her life. of her theatre performances. Zealand theatre, and ask her lington’s Downstage Theatre, Dame Kate was born in Dame Kate Harcourt can your own questions. actress Dame Kate Harcourt Amberley, Canterbury and lay claim to two very large is coming to Taranaki in has a fascinating family his- Scottish clans, the Camerons Virtues from the Past another version of her fam- tory, In Virtues from the Past and the Macfarlanes, and shows at TET Cue The- ily story. she celebrates the tenacity another Scottish family, the atre, Inglewood, Sunday She will appear in Virtues of her ancestors, recalls her Fultons. All will be revealed December 2 at 2pm and from The Past at Inglewood’s early years training as a of this intertwining of fami- 7.30pm; bookings ($20) delightful Cue Theatre, shar- singer, broadcaster (remem- lies from the social upheavals at Inglewood Book Cen- of Scotland and England, tre, 06 756 7032. Don’t stories of hardship, perse- delay booking your tickets verance, cruelty, kindness, because this is a unique Kapiti Genealogy presents failures and successes. thertrical opportunity not its 2012 ‘Why You Are You’ production This is a wonderful op- to be missed. Dame Kate Harcourt VIRTUES FROM THE PAST With Dame Kate Harcourt Kiwi Prefab: Cottage to cutting edge

actor and broadcaster, shares Kiwi Prefab: Cottage to view of our prefabricated Puke Ariki exhibitions people while challenging a journey through time with stories of her Cutting Edge, an exhibition past, examine today’s archi- manager Gerard Becking- ideas about what a house is. ancestors, her family and her life. developed by Puke Ariki and tecturally designed prefabs sale says Kiwi Prefab: From “We want to get people Victoria. and look at the potential of Cottage to Cutting Edge thinking about building bet- Beautiful baches, creative digital design. It will also will inspire people to think ter, building for the environ- construction and divine de- highlight the importance of and dream. “The exhibition ment, and living lightly on sign will soon be bursting on going “green”. is going to burst out on to the planet,” he says.

to the New Plymouth fore- Visitors can design their the foreshore in New Plym- Inside the museum at Puke

shore and ﬂ owing through own prefab to add to an outh,” he says. “The reason Ariki there will be the grow- TET Cue Puke Ariki. evolving community village, ing prefab village, a folding Theatre for placing the prefabs in Inglewood Tickets Kiwi Prefab: Cottage to take part in dozens of events, that setting is to exaggerate whare (house) held together Sunday 2 Dec $20.00 Cutting Edge, an exhibition panel discussions and work- the Kiwi dream of having a by tension wires, a self-build

2pm & 7.30pm developed by Puke Ariki and shops or walk through, ex- well-built house by the sea.” Click-raft structure, and a Bookings: Victoria University of Wel- plore and gain inspiration New Zealanders love their Jigsaw house. People can Enjoy a cuppa or Inglewood Book lington, will showcase New from four prefab dwellings. homes, so this exhibition also see a pictorial timeline glass of wine at Centre interval Zealand building innova- For the duration of the sum- will have broad appeal to Continued on page 22 and Tel: 06 756 7032 tion, globally prize-winning mer exhibition, a Lockwood a display of Dame ideas and ask the question – home, the iPAD™ by Archi- Kate’s family history and career high- is prefabrication the way of tex, Port-a-bach by atellier- lights the future? workshop and a steel-framed The exhibition, which runs studio by Frametek will cel-

Why You Are You is a trademarked activity of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists. at Puke Ariki from Decem- ebrate Kiwi outdoor living The image of Kate Harcourt is courtesy of Circa Theatre. ber 1 2012 to April 1 2013, in an area called the Prefab A holiday dwelling with an enticing view of Mount will take a retrospective Landing. Taranaki.

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