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Inside Schoolboy robbers We must look to the future target elderly man. legal and technology sectors. The packed hall then watched page 3. “We can face the future a short video on energy with confi dence,” she said. with the message: “Where “The change we’re faced energy comes from must be with is significant. There said to protect our planet.” is no precedent,” the Rob then announced Ara Minister for Energy and Ake’s Chief Executive Resources said adding that “highly experienced energy we need to put together executive from the UK” Dr a stable, carbon reducing Cristiano Marantes. Resident Pump track opens in emissions environment, a in New Zealand for five Okato. Page 5. new way of doing things.” years and with an extensive She went on to cite engineering background, Dr hydrogen technology as Marantes has an informed being “just one technology.” worldview on the potential Research is needed if of technologies and business Taranaki is to lead the world, opportunities that will likely she said. “Our focus must emerge in a low-emissions be on the way we do not energy future, said Rob. compromise our planet.” Dr Marantes who has Rob Campbell commented moved from Vector,where on the Board’s range of he held several positions experience. “Ara Ake’s including GM Technology Board of Directors are here and Innovation, and Head of to work with, assist and in due Engineering. He focussed on Would you drink this? course, guide participants in the design and development Page 7. the energy sector as our role of new technology and evolves. We will be open and commercial low-emissions accountable and judged by our actions and their value.” Continued page 3

The Prime Minister launching the new energy development centre Ara Ake in New Plymouth. This region is at the forefront “Taranaki will still continue New Plymouth Neil Holdom, We’ve seen it all before. of New Zealand’s future said to be important in the oil and the Honorable Andrew Pages 18, 19. the Prime Minister Jacinda gas industry she said but we Little, Jonathan Young MP Ardern launching Venture must plan for the future.” New Plymouth, members FRESH LOCAL Taranaki’s National New The new future development of the Taranaki Regional Energy Development Centre company will be known as Council and the local iwi. with Dr Megan Woods, Ara Ake. Based in Taranaki, David Seymour, the leader Minister for Energy and the aim of the new project of ACT, was also present. Resources in New Plymouth is to explore alternative Members of Ara Ake’s on Thursday July 23. energy sources bringing Board Directors were also The Prime Minister began together scientists, industry introduced by Megan Woods Local Brussels Local Cauli Enchanted April coming her address by mentioning and business and make at the opening including .99 kg .99 to New Plymouth Little she was in New Plymouth them a commercial reality. Rob Campbell, Chair, Elena $4 $1 Theatre. Page 28. a year ago when the Chaired by Justine Guilliand, Trout, Dr Will Edwards, Mosque shootings occurred. Chief Executive of Venture Rick Shera and Lovina In the midst of another Taranaki, a large number of McMurchy. They bring a NZ Green momentous event, the dignitaries and community broad spectrum of knowledge Kiwifruit COVID-19 crisis, we’ve leaders and others were and governance experience c kg seen the oil industry present to witness the launch. across the business, energy, 99 collapse she said. They included the Mayor of infrastructure, education,

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Send your your views to: “Let’s create your business growth Letters to the Editor strategy together” LLettersetters toto thethe 23 Napier Street, Opunake. Your only local community accounting firm EEditorditor Fax: (06) 761 7016 Continued from Page 1 email: [email protected] You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must the patient from talking to the supply your name and address to us. Think twice family to check for coercion. about the end This is especially problematic moved responsibility. Accounting for the future, today where a doctor has no former Ocean OK. So a hui is being or- Hawera - Opunake - Patea - 06 278 4169 of life knowledge of the patient. continues to ganised to offer solutions and Opunake Office hours: There is no requirement that ways to generate resources Mon & Thurs: 9am-3pm, Wed: 10am-3pm This election we will be the person discuss his or her be dumping and money to remove the voting on two very important assisted suicide or euthanasia ground reef properly. If you want issues for our country. One wishes with another person. to be involved please come being the End of Life Choice These are serious flaws in Over the last 150 years our along. We will advertise it in Referendum. the act. oceans and waterways have this paper. Government information The reality is that terminally been used as convenient It’s time to work together on this tends to makes it look ill people are vulnerable to rubbish tips and sadly this and protect our waterways very straightforward and direct and indirect pressure continues to be the case. and seas once and forever. benefi cial however I believe from family , caregivers and With TTR(Trans-Tasman Chris Fuller this referendum if success- medical professionals, as Resources) going back to Youth worker and surfer ful has the potential to have well as self-imposed pres- court to appeal the decision Opunake. signifi cant negative effects on sure. They may come to to halt their proposal to mine our society. feel euthanasia would be the iron sand and dump their tail- Media bias The terminally ill and those ‘right thing to do,’ ‘ they’ve ings off the South Taranaki New Zealand’s news bul- living with life-limiting ill- had a good innings’ and do coast, and now Taranaki letins on television, once nesses are often vulnerable. not want to be a ‘burden’ to Regional Council stating that upon a time, could be reason- And not all families, whose their nearest and dearest. It is they have less than $50,000 ably relied upon for lack of interests are at stake, have the virtually impossible to detect to do at least a $200,000 job bias. Unfortunately this has right motives and concern. subtle emotional coercion, let to remove the failed artifi cial changed over time. They could coerce a parent alone overt coercion at the plastic reef in the Opunake You would not think, given into requesting euthanasia, best of times. Bay, you have to ask when the slavish cow-towing to perhaps to get an inheritance Virtually all patients who will this stop, and when will American media reports, that sooner or to save themselves are facing death or battling government and councils take NZ’s largest trading partner is the ‘burden’ of caring for an irreversible, debilitating proper responsibility for the in fact China. them. disease are depressed at some protection of a key and major China entered its fi rst ever The End of Life Choice Act point. However, many people part of our ecosystem. Free Trade Agreement with is seriously defi cient in so far with depression who request You only have to walk New Zealand back in 2008, as it only requires doctors to euthanasia overseas revoke along our coast and you will and since then two way trade ‘do their best ‘ to ensure that their request if their depres- see plastic waste spread along has increased to $30 Billion the person is free from pres- sion and pain are success- the tide, sadly the lion’s per annum. sure which is a pretty vague fully treated. If euthanasia or share of this waste is coming In a time when people are and unrealistic expectation. assisted suicide is allowed, from fi shing boats and farms. sourcing their news from me- Moreover it fails to outline many patients who would Discarded crates and nets, dia other than television, you any process for ensuring pa- have otherwise traversed this and rubbish comes down would think TV NZ would tients are free from coercion. dark , diffi cult phase and gone the streams and rivers from be encouraged to provide a CALL OUR FRIENDLY SALES TEAM AT THE The risk of abuse cannot be on to fi nd meaning in life will the increased use of plastic broad range of news from Ad sign-offeliminated. formdie prematurely. within our farming sector, around the world, rather than Also diagnosis and progno- Finally there is concrete while the rest of society is no airing whatever nonsense We want to make sure you’re happysis is not with a perfect your science. ad. Youevidence can makefrom the one countries set ofless to blame with everyday they can source from the good The act we are voting on re- which have introduced eu- items such as plastic bottles ol’ USA. changes only, so please makelies sure on a diagnosisthe information that a per- you supply is accurate. They should simply know 23 Napier St, Opunake thanasia that the availability and shoes strewn amongst son suffers from a terminal and application of euthanasia the seaweed. better. illness is ‘likely’ to end his expands to situations not ini- The artifi cial reef off Opu- R. Herdson 06 761 7016 or her life within six months. tially envisaged. nake main beach has basi- Manaia CLIENT: Flooring Xtra NPThere are many examples of When a newly-permittedHOUSE ID:cally becomeTK-7323-2-7 an issue in the See how our high readership rate individuals who have out- PUBLICATION: TK activity is characterised as a “too hard basket” with the Flax art at can work for you lived their prognoses, some- ‘human right,’ the overseas TRC contractor paid to re- SIZE: SINGLE times for months,even years. experience is that there is an move it only turning up twice Te Papa Another area is that the fi rst inevitable in the last year and a half, It seems former Opunake SALES REP: Tracey medical practitioner [in the push to extend such a once to survey it, and then to High School student Purewa proposed two practitioner ‘right ‘to a greater number cut the bags, with geotextile MacGregor after three years process] need not have met of people, such as those with material being found on our of fl ax weaving is now going the patient previously. Fur- chronic conditions, disabili- coast not long after they left. to showcase her weaving ther they can also determine a ties, mental illness, those Who knows where the rest of designs and works at Te Papa person is eligible for assisted simply ‘tired of life’, or even the pieces and particles are Museum’s Te Whare Pora Registered office: 23 Napier Street, PO Box 74, Opunake dying without having talked children. ending up? These bags need section as part of the Maori to the person face to face. Phone: Office (06) 761-7016, A/h (06) 761-8206 Murray Baylis, Opunake to be emptied and lifted out Indigeneous Response to A medical practitioner with With info supplied by Covid-19 Exhibition. For advertising, email: [email protected] properly. concerns could be blocked by Family First New Zealand. Maybe it’s time for the Her latest design is a fl ax For editorial, email: [email protected] face mask, custom-made, For accounts, email: [email protected] original decision makers in which has already attracted CLASSIC CARPETS this saga to front back up www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz and help fund the removal of interest around the country. Editor: Bernice McKellar this environmental problem. Purewa, as a young girl living in Opunake, fl ax weav- Journalists/Sales: Rolland McKellar, Bryan Kirk If Mary Bourke and co from the old STDC and the locals ing had always been part Advertising/Production: Vanessa Smith from the Artifi cial Reef Com- of her life, as her mother Production/IT: Shane Butler mittee have any ideas how to Tracey MacGregor, sister Nina Brightwell and aunty Delivery: Thursday, fortnightly Call us today fund the $200,000 we would for your free love to hear from them. That Pare Bennett were all weav- Registered as a newspaper. is what it is going to cost to ers themselves. 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Member of the Community Newspapers Association of New measure and quote do this removal properly and the foundations of her work, Zealand to stop further harm and pol- and she credits Hawke’s Bay lution from the torn bags. master weaver Fiona Jones The Opunake and Coastal News is The ocean has always been as the one who developed it. distributed free to every home and Look, it’s always good to PO Box 5044, Westown, New Plymouth 4343 a convenient waste site be- business within the rural area cause of the so-called “out of see any former pupil, male or bounded in the north by the New Borrell Ave, Westown, New Plymouth 4310 female from any high school e: classic@flooringxtra.co.nz sight, out of mind” mentality. Plymouth city border, extending east t: 06 753 3933 www.flooringxtra.co.nz Just because it’s out of sight, in Taranaki doing well in to Egmont Village, and around to the it doesn’t mean it’s going their chosen interests, what- edge of Stratford, south to the away, and just because you ever they may be, even if it is Hawera city border and inland to also in a sporting code. LAMINATE | CARPET | TIMBER | HYBRID | TILES | VINYL | DECOR have changed your job title Kaponga and through Eltham. doesn’t mean you have re- Tom Stephens New Plymouth OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 NEWS AND VIEWS 3 We must look to the future Continued from Page 1 necessity for transitioning must change,” he said of over a decade to a low-emissions future quoting his uncle “nothing beginning with energy solutions. which he interspersed with worthwhile is easy.” the initial thinking “I have a life-long Maori quotes. ”Regionally, He acknowledged the and concepts. passion for enabling a low- locally and nationally we work of Venture Taranaki “Venture emissions future through Taranaki’s journey strong leadership, innovation establishing an and knowledge of new entirely new energy solutions,” he said. organisation like Ara “I’m incredibly excited Ake has no means about this opportunity.” been straightforward. Also announced at the Add a lockdown launch were Ara Ake’s into the mix, and three initial shareholders, you might assume The McDiarmid Institute project milestones for Advanced Materials would slip. This is and Nanotechnology, The not the case, with Independent Electricity the Venture Taranaki Generators Association team successfully (IEGA) and The Taranaki delivering this Chamber of Commerce. nationally signifi cant Further shareholders are project on time to come on board over and to budget.” the coming months. The chair of Venture “It’s good to see a Taranaki Jamie Tuuta who Rob Campbell, Chair of the Ara Ake Board new energy initiative next spoke echoed the of Directors who spoke at the launch. in Taranaki in the development of new ADELPHOS energy sources in Oh Mary, Mary, Mary! a changing world,” The role of women in Jesus’ 7: 36-50) and 3.) Mary Mag- Mary of Clopas. Whereas the commented Neil ministry has been historically dalene (Luke 8:2-3): an ex- male disciples fearfully cow- Walker from the downplayed. For example, traordinarily erroneous claim. ered behind locked doors dur- Taranaki Regional the real Mary Magdalene Although considered an ex- ing and after the crucifi xion. Council who was has been greatly maligned. cellent Pope, most scholars Mary Magdalene’s name in the audience. He This partially stemmed from today agree that Gregory pa- was mentioned twelve times mentioned hydrogen Labour candidate for New Plymouth Glen Bennett with the confusion over the common triarchally imposed his own in all the gospels, more than and the development Prime Minister at a Labour Party function in New Plymouth name of Mary in the New arbitrary meaning on these most apostles. And she was of wind power as later in the day where she was mobbed by well wishers, many Testament, but also from the Scriptures, depriving Mary the fi rst person to meet the possibilities. wanting selfi es. Jewish patriarchy diminish- Magdalene of the respect resurrected Jesus and pro- ing the importance of women she deserved as an infl uential claim the greatest banner in the early church’s leader- female in Jesus’ ministry. headline in the history of ship and ministry. Throughout the centuries the world: “JESUS IS RES- The most widespread dam- Mary Magdalene continu- URRECTED FROM THE School boy robbers target age to Mary Magdalene’s ally gained the salacious DEAD!” reputation began with Pope reputation as an unworthy Scripture tells us that some Gregory at the end of the and sinful woman, if not a women who were healed by elderly Opunake man sixth century; he claimed prostitute. She was portrayed Jesus travelled with Him and Two school aged juveniles that the seven demons Jesus “What do you want the mon- explains that he had no in- as a sexual temptress in the financially supported His robbed an elderly man in delivered Mary Magdalene ey for?” he asked. tention of calling the police. musical, Jesus Christ Super- ministry out of their own Opunake on Wednesday 15 from (Luke 8:2-3) were “the “The boy looked puzzled” “They were only kids.” star. However, more recent pockets (Luke 8:3). Other July around 3pm. The man seven deadly sins” prohib- turned on heel and walked The man said he was not popes have apologised for rabbis considered it scandal- does not want to be named or ited by the Catholic Church to the rear of the property. injured. “It didn’t worry me the historically libelous and ous for women and men to the location of the incident (anger, pride, envy, gluttony, “The bigger boy aged 15 or at all” but added, “If I’d been unbiblical misrepresentations travel in mixed company. revealed. We will respect that. lust, sloth and greed). To of Mary’s character. In 2016 Mary Magdalene and other 16” must have been waiting steadier on my feet I’d have Gregory this meant Mary was there. Moments later the two grabbed him and kicked his Pope Francis declared June women disciples had a vital The younger of the two the epitome of sinfulness, boys approached the door. behind.” 22 a major feast day to reha- role in supporting Jesus, the boys “aged about 10 to 12” even though Jesus forgave, The smaller boy now had a Although the man did not bilitate Mary Magdalene’s apostles and their ministry. knocked on the door and healed and freed her. Gregory weapon “about a foot long. contact the police he did sullied and sexualised image. Adelphos, M.Div., M.A. when the man appeared asked created further confusion and I’m not sure what it was mention the incident to a Oh Mary, Mary, Mary! Biblical Studies, M.A. for money, in a pleasant man- sullying of Mary’s reputation and pushed it into my neck. friend and someone must In Scripture Mary Magda- Counselling (University of ner. “He was a nice looking in 591 AD by claiming in He reached out and grabbed have done so. A few minutes lene was a devoted follower Auckland, 2000). boy,” commented the man. an Easter sermon that three the $5 note and said ‘You’d later I was surprised when the of Jesus after He healed her The man initially though it different Marys were all the better give me the $20 too’.” police arrived.” from demonic possession and PS. The most signifi cant of must be some kind of school same person: 1.) Mary of “So I slammed the door disease (Luke 8:2). She was all the New Testament Marys raffl e and produced a $5 and Bethany (Luke 10:39), 2.) on them and said, “you’d The two boys have been ap- present with Him at the foot will be looked at in a future $20 note from his pockets, the unnamed sinful woman better piss off or I’ll call the prehended and the case is in of the cross along with His article: Mary the mother of but then got a bit suspicious. anointing Jesus’ feet (Luke mother Mary and her sister Jesus. police.” However, the man the hands of the police.

(06)(06) 278 4786 4 NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS MAYOR’S COLUMN A sustainable lifestyle capital Over the next 12 months, we have discretion to choose be well briefed on the issues determine our community Sustainable Lifestyle Capital. your Council has to make from a range of options. listed above along with a few preferences. By the New A place where people of all decisions on the allocation Decisions like: others. Year of 2021 we will prepare ages can live, work, learn of more than $2 billion of How much to spend on our To help educate our a draft 10 Year Plan and and play in a progressive public funds over the next Three Waters maintenance, community and facilitate a document outlining the and inclusive community, decade covering everything upgrades and water informed decision making key issues we need to make sustainably. Lifestyle means from roads to rubbish, conservation Councillors have formed a decisions on as part of a different things to different drinking water to sewage, Is it time for a multi-sport number of teams to focus formal public consultation people and our goal is for parks, playgrounds, pools, facility in New Plymouth on these issues. These process. Taranaki to be a place where economic development, What are the next steps in Councillors are our subject Our goal is to ensure people our people have choices and carparks, libraries, galleries, Neil Holdom our quests for Zero Waste matter champions and will are well informed on all the a good standard of living with a museum and an airport. New Plymouth District How much do we spend be working in our community issues and we then aim to time to pursue their passions There are a whole lot of Mayor. on our Zero Waste goal and to stimulate an informed and generate more submissions and enjoy an incredible things we simply deliver protecting our environment diverse debate on each issue. and public feedback than our environment. year on year which form the services. How much to spend on our Rather than advising the last plan three years ago. We are excited about the core of our services. Our goal The things we expect climate change response community of a percentage Many of these issues will be challenge ahead and look for these services is to drive our community to be most How much to spend on rate required to deliver challenging and controversial forward to collaborating with increasing efficiency in our interested in relate more to tracks and trails connecting these services to a level the and our goal is to run New our community to generate a procurement and delivery of the challenges ahead where our communities regulators require and the Zealand’s most successful plan which sets the trajectory The economic development community will accept, we community consultation for our district and our region OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE of Breakwater Bay and the will endeavour to make these process, generating a wide for the next decade. possibility of a marina. services more individually diversity of thought to inform The fi rst up issue for next Over the next few months transparent as in their the decisions that have to be week will be water. we will be profiling these requirements, costs and made by June 2021. 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31 Hurlstone Drive, New Plymouth Richard Walker - Sales Specialist OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 NEWS 5 Coastal Taranaki School Enthusiastic grand opening for Pump Track There was a special event Glenn Bennett, who is the great time with even Mayor at Coastal Taranaki School Labour candidate for the Holdom having a ride. There on Sunday July 26, the grand New Plymouth electorate. was a sausage sizzle for opening of the new Pump “It’s fabulous, it’s great to those who felt hungry and Track. The event was hosted see what young people can barista coffee provided by by Sylvia Howieson, Deputy do,” he enthused. Young Enterprise Scheme Principal of CTS. The large crowd had a students. A highlight was the unveiling of the plaque attached to a rock adjacent AEA STAINLESS to the new facility. The unveiling was completed by Jetter Tubs New Plymouth mayor Neil From the odd bolts box Holdom and student Thomas Repair, replace, rebuild mild and stainless steels, bolts, Moffi tt who conceived the pins, bushes, washers or start from scratch! project. The plaque reads: This Concrete cutting, yard galvanised pole repairs and Pomp Track was opened same day service! 26/07/2020. It was built by the community for the 111A TASMAN ST, OPUNAKE community and was proudly PH: 06 761 8834 sponsored by FOCTS. FOCTS stands for Friends of Coastal Taranaki School and is chaired by Andrew With the plaque are, from left, Glenn Bennett (Labour candidate), Mayor Neil Holdom, MacLean who gave the Nathaniel Benefi eld (Sustainable Transport Advisor, NPDC), Deputy Principal Sylvia keynote speech. He pointed Howieson and Thomas Moffi tt who came up with the Pump Track proposal. Stone out that the idea of the Creations NZ prepared and mounted the plaque. track had its genesis in what it’s all about.” Sustainable Transport awesome commitment to Proud to support local projects the suggestion of student “It’s come a long way,” Adviser for the New fundraising.” He went on to Andrew Moffi t, which he said Thomas Moffi tt. Plymouth District Council. name individuals and local made to Principal Scott “Hopefully, it’ll get more “It’s a big win for the businesses who have helped Walden. kids into a great sport like school and a big win for the in some way, with either Mayor Holdom mountain biking.” community,” commented their time or materials. commented, “The Pump Scott encountered Nathaniel later on. Andrew also expressed Track is really good. Nathaniel Benefi eld at a Andrew said FOCTS had gratitude to the Okato We don’t need another meeting. “Nathaniel liases partially funded the track Lions for planting, as well generation of cotton wool with the schools and the rest (about $20,000). “We must as two barbecue tables they kids. There will be lots of is history,” said Andrew. acknowledge the past and donated. cuts and bruises and that’s Nathaniel’s position is present members for their The project cost about $86,000 all up. The Bike On Trust contributed a signifi cant amount and other contributors were New Plymouth District Council, ACC, and the New Zealand Transport Association. One of those present was

Students line up to experience the thrills of the new pump track at Okato. 6 NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS OPUNAKE FIRE SERVICE Lightning strike may have caused fi re There have only been two call outs in the past two weeks. One was to an oven fi re. The Rahotu Brigade arrived fi rst to fi nd the owners had extinguished it. Opunake was turned back before arriving. The other was to a house fi re on the main road between Opunake and Rahotu. Fire Safety think the cause was a CFO CRAIG DINGLE lightning strike. The smoke alarm woke the family to nearly everything inside was fi nd their sleep-out and destroyed by smoke or heat. garage well ablaze. Rahotu, The Opunake Brigade had Opunake, Okato and New their AGM and Honours Plymouth brigades worked night on Saturday July 25. together to extinguish the Photos are of Suzzie fi re. Thankfully everyone Pentelow receiving her fi ve was OK - unfortunately year medal and Andrew

Suzzie Pentelow receiving her fi ve year medal Andrew Pentelow receiving his 15 year bar. LOOKING FOR A Pentelow receiving his 15 years’ service), Ryan Moss years), Colin Andrews (19 Craig Dingle REAL ESTATE year bar. Congratulations (11 years), Jozien Hannah years), Rodney Woods (27 Chief Fire Offi cer PROFESSIONAL to all receivers of awards. (13 years), Scott Gulliver years), Craig Dingle (27 Opunake Volunteer Fire Others receiving awards (13 years), Sam Heemi (17 years). Brigade. YOU CAN TRUST? were Chris Harvey (nine years), Kevin Corrigan (19

Call Viv Scott today for help with buying, selling - or for a friendly, confi dential Family escape house fi re chat to discuss your options. Fire gutted a house in Manaia earlier this month. Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating Viv Scott the cause of the blaze. Fire M 027 441 4596 appliances from Manaia, E [email protected] Okaiawa and Hawera, as well as two from New Plymouth attended. At the peak there would have been Hardings funerals around 16-18 fi refi ghters on the ground, says Manaia The funeral service doing things your way. chief fi re offi cer Shane Taylor.

Professional Service : Positive Support The Manaia Brigade responded to the Tauhuri Street fi re at 6.40am on Give us a call: 06 278 8633 Thursday July 16, and the family of eight who Locally owned. Locally operated. occupied the house were all outside at the gate when they got there, says Shane. “They were very very lucky Fire and Emergency NZ are investigating the cause of a house fi re in Manaia.. to get out,” says Shane. “It was well involved when “We can’t emphasise quite critical. They don’t a local resident had been we got there, and it took us enough the need to have realise that when you are burning a bit of greenery. around 30 minutes to get it working smoke alarms, asleep you lose your sense “Be aware when you under control.” particularly with all this of smell.” are burning fi res in your About 80 per cent of the cold weather. A lot of backyard to do it at least house was destroyed. Shane people get blasé and think Last week the Manaia fi ve metres away from any says there were no smoke they don’t need them, but Brigade were called to a structures and to have a alarms in the house. early detection of fi re is rubbish fi re in Manaia after hose nearby,” he said.

*New homes *Bridges *Alterations *Pre-cast silage pits *Rotary cowsheds *Hay barns & implement sheds *Herringbone dairy sheds*Concrete races *Concrete driveways *Repair work We are a licensed building practitioner and Master Builders member. Experienced in the design and consent process. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 NEWS 7 There’s something in the water Louise Field says she has Council’s works delivery The treatment plant has a will be doing this again had enough of the state of manager Herbert Denton clarifi er, membrane fi lters this August/September. the water in Opunake. acknowledges that there can and the water is treated with Despite the challenges, this be issues with discoloured chlorine, which ensures it is programme seems to be Louise, who lives in King water, due to the nature of safe to drink. Unfortunately, working and in the last 12 Street shows a photo on her where Ōpunakē’s water is the chlorine oxidises the months we’ve only received mobile of a jug half full of an sourced, but says there is a iron, some of which gets nine complaints about water amber soupy-looking liquid. plan in place to manage this into the town’s reticulation quality. I’d encourage She says this came out of her which is working. network and builds up on the anyone experiencing water kitchen tap, even after she “The head waters of the pipe walls. During times of quality issues to ring the had it running for half an Waiaua Stream are high up severe fl ow changes, the iron Council (on 0800 111 323) hour. in the exposed scree slopes can come off and discolour so we know where the of Maunga Taranaki/Mount the water,” says Mr Denton. problem areas are and can “It’s not just the colour, it Taranaki which experiences “To manage this we arrange localised fl ushing.” stinks,” she says. frequent erosion and fl ush the town’s dead Mr Denton says along with The state of the local water fl ooding. The material from end pipes monthly and the fl ushing programme, is something she and her the mountain also carries a last year we introduced a Council is also investigating family have been aware of lot of naturally occurring comprehensive programme further improvements to the for as long as they have been iron which fl ows down to to fl ush the town’s whole Ōpunakē Water Treatment in Opunake. the catchment, where we pipe network for a week Plant to reduce the amount “We had E-grade water take our water for treatment. in August/September. We of iron entering the network. when we arrived here from Gisborne 20 years ago,” she says. “Not even third world countries have E grade water.” WANT TO DO BUSINESS IN OUR AREA? Andrew Pentelow receiving his 15 year bar. “If you have a professional Opunake and Coastal News is distributed free to every job and you have to wear home & business within the rural area, bounded in the a white shirt you can’t get Opunake water from Louise Field’s kitchen tap. north by the New Plymouth city border, extending east to Egmont Village and around to the edge of Stratford, them clean. You can’t brush Photo Louise Field. your teeth and the bottom of south to Hawera city border and inland to Kaponga & Eltham. your shower looks as though which inundated much of Louise says they have been We want to be involved with your business. you’ve bled to death. “ the town hit them hard. to the Council and someone Her husband runs the local The nearby retention pond would be sent to fl ush out Call today and discuss your marketing options with us. karate club and getting the overfl owed leading to the water, but the problems OPUNAKE & COASTAL white garments or gis worn knee-deep fl ooding in their have continued. in karate to stay white has King Street home. They “You would think that after been another problem. lost everything. They put so many complaints over “Those gis are not cheap. their house on the market so long a time it must be Promote your busNiness or Eevent inW our area, caSll us on: They come out brown, no for a time but fears of a something other than what matter how much bleach nearby creek overfl owing they think it is,” says Louise. Ph/Fax: 06 761 7016 - 23 Napier Street, Opunake you use. You still can’t get put potential buyers off, She says she is tired of or e-mail us: [email protected] it out.” even though the LIM report being fobbed off with people She says people don’t indicated the fl ooding had saying “it’s just Opunake realise that as well as come from the retention water,” or “it only happens the immediate problems pond not the creek. after the rain.” resulting from bad water, Since the fl oods, work “As a community we need Delivered free around the Mountain there are longer term effects, has been done to divert to have a voice about this,” every fortnight. like the need to fl ush out stormwater into the Waiaua she says. “They have got to the hot water cylinder every and Otahi rivers, but still be reminded that we are not year because of problems problems with the quality country bumpkins who are caused by sediment buildup. of the local water have going to settle for less.” Ph: 06 761 7016 The August 2015 fl ood persisted. South Taranaki District Upcoming Bands at Butlers Reef, Oakura Saturday, 15 August - 7.30pm Edge of the Woods EP Release Launch Party- Tickets $20.00 or online at www.event nda.co.nz Friday, 28 August - 8.00pm The Slacks - Tickets $25.00 or online at www.event nda.co.nz Saturday, 5 September - 8.00pm - CCR Tribute Band - Tickets $25.00 or online at www.event nda.co.nz Saturday, 12 September - 8.00pm - Blindspott - Tickets $62.00 or online at www.event nda.co.nz 8 FROM THE BEEHIVE Thursday, July 30, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Local expertise should be used Congratulations to all in- here in Taranaki. It is posi- capture, utilisation and stor- the Asia/Pacifi c region. which offer not only local volved for the offi cial launch tive to see progress with en- age needs to be part of its However, the first two knowledge, but world’s best of Ara Ake, the new energy ergy advancement in our brief going forward, along- contracts were awarded to practice in their engineering, development centre based country while recognising side other potential sources offshore companies. The safety and solution-finding of extra renewable energy. Government did not offer capability. It is important to recognise, those contracts in an open bid We need a company from support and build on the ca- process to get the best tech- Taranaki to oversee the proj- pability Taranaki has to offer nical advice. I suggest that ect. Let them bring in off- the country. capability for both these areas shore expertise, if necessary, Glen As such, the Tui Field is the of work exist in Taranaki, and rather than the other way fi rst offshore fi eld to undergo Taranaki companies should at around. Bennett JONATHAN YOUNG MP decommissioning and offers least be given the opportunity Taranaki has a great skill FOR NEW PLYMOUTH an opportunity for Taranaki to bid for them. base and a great future ahead for New Plymouth engineering and service in- For decades, our local fi rms of it as the energy centre of 027 438 9052 the experience and capacity dustries. Having signifi cant have built and serviced the the country. Let’s bring what [email protected] of Taranaki companies. contracts for this work award- offshore industry. These ser- we already have, forward into vice companies also have the future together. labour.org.nz/glenbennett If a National-led govern- ed to Taranaki fi rms would ment was formed, I would be not only support our local experience and understanding supportive of the continued economy, but would also of the challenging seascape /GlenBennettLabour role the Ara Ake can play in develop an important part of that comes from the south- Jonathan Young our future. Working with the our regional capability. This ern oceans, something com- MP for New Plymouth current energy sector would would enable the engineering pletely different from oceans National Party Spokesper- also be a priority to assist sector in Taranaki to build of northern Europe. son: Energy & Resources them to transition to a lower on their specialisation and Taranaki people and com- National Party Spokes- panies have international person: Arts, Culture & Authorised by Dianna Lacy, emissions future. Looking at expertise and compete for 160 Willis Street, Wellington such technologies as carbon similar projects throughout experience and linkages, Heritage Steph Lewis Labour’s Steph Lewis for Whanganui backs the potential of

1 our primary industries creating value. Seen frequently in her white COVID-19. Inclusiveness: employing and red car in the streets of “The meeting was an 10 per cent more New South Taranaki, at markets excellent opportunity to talk Zealanders from all walks and visiting community with the Board about issues of life in the food and fi bre agencies, Steph Lewis, concerning the rural sector, sector by 2030, and 10,000 Labour Party candidate for including forestry, roading, more New Zealanders in the the Whanganui Electorate, water, our dairy industry, primary sector workforce is spending quality time and diversifi cation of our over the next four years. with people in both rural and primary industries,” Ms Sustainability: reducing our urban areas. Lewis said. biogenic methane emissions “The importance of to10 per cent below 2017 Ms Lewis said that a recent our primary industries levels by 2030, and to 2447 meeting with the Whanganui is refl ected in a major per cent below by 2050. Plus Rural Community Board Government initiative. On 7 restoring New Zealand’s brought home to her July, Prime Minister Jacinda freshwater environments /stephlewiswhanganui how effectively the rural Ardern released a 10-year to a healthy state within a [email protected] and urban communities plan to unlock greater Whanganui Labour Party generation. complement each other value for a sector vital to candidate Steph Lewis. Let’s keep moving and the importance of the New Zealand’s economic New Zealand’s and Whanganui Electorate recovery.” Productivity: adding an Whanganui Electorate’s Authorised by Dianna Lacy, 160 Willis Street, Wellington. working together to She said the government’s additional $44 billion in primary sector is a hugely rebuild the economy after Fit for a Better World Action export earnings over the next important part of the Plan centres on three themes: decade through a focus on economy. Ms Lewis reminded people that Prime Minister Ardern has complimented the primary sector on its commitment to JONATHAN the environment as well as Harete Hipango the economy and well-being of the country. MP for Whanganui YOUNG “They’ve made signifi cant strides to improve the MP FOR NEW PLYMOUTH sustainability of our products and practices. Fit for a Better Harete - World builds on that, and the potential that exists for us to go even further,” Here to Help Jacinda Ardern said. “The Government is already [email protected] backing parts of the roadmap with more than $1.5 billion Whanganui 06 348 9150 invested in freshwater Hawera 06 278 4059 quality, water storage, Stratford 06 765 8464 supporting exporters, reducing agriculture emissions, assisting farmer catchment groups, the One Billion Trees scheme, getting people into sector P 06 759 1363 jobs, rural sector resilience Authorised by Harete Hipango MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. E [email protected] and developing new high- W www.jonathan.young.co.nz value crops,” Jacinda Ardern @MPjonathanyoung said. Authorised by Jonathan Young MP • Corner of Gill & Liardet Street • NP OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 NEWS 9 Community connectors across New Zealand to support recovery Social Development well as other psycho-social Whānau Ora Commissioning positions will be based to support them back into Connectors Service is $41.25 minister Carmel Sepuloni needs such as health-related agencies. within existing NGOs who employment,” she said. million over two years and has announced125 issues, housing issues, job- “The Community are already working to MSD intends to work with creates 125 new positions. Community Connector training and crisis support Connection Service will provide social services to existing contracted service It’s part of a Community positions are being that have been compounded also work with diverse vulnerable communities, providers to establish these Wellbeing package that established within the due to COVID-19. populations, such as Māori, and the model is a holistic, positions with a focus on supports the sustainability community and throughout “Community Connectors Pacifi c and ethnic groups, strengths-based initiative providers that have the and effectiveness of social the country to focus on will assist people to get seniors and people with that builds on already existing capability to set up services delivered by non- helping people connect the information and access disabilities or signifi cant successful navigator models the service quickly and in government organisations to with the services they need they need from multiple health conditions. in the social services sector. line with how they currently vulnerable New Zealanders,” to support recovery post government agencies and Supporting people who may “As a Government we aim to operate. COVID-19.. service providers, with a be rurally or socially isolated lift people out of vulnerable “The Government Carmel Sepuloni . “Some New Zealanders wide geographical reach, is also a major focus for the situations by focusing on investment in the Community have multiple needs – for particularly in those areas service.” an individual or family’s example unemployment as not already serviced by Carmel Sepuloni said the specifi c needs, with a view ELECTRICAL OPUNAKE Culvert needs repair job • All Cowshed Wiring Culvert needs repair job A $2.5 million repair job • Farm Control Systems has been recommended • Domestic Wiring by independent engineers Electrical Inspections to bring a 40 year old • Labour’s Steph Lewis stormwater culvert near State Highway 3, at the No job too big or too small Mangorei road intersection, backs the potential of up to scratch. Wiring the Coast - 20 years experience The repairs would fi x a 60-metre stretch of Ph: Craig on 027 207 7775 our primary industries stormwater (rainwater which fl ushes out into rivers, lakes and the sea) pipe on Waiwaka Terrace and a decision on the project will be made by the Mayor and Councillors at a meeting on September 1. This one-off and The build up of water in the vicinity of the Mangorei Road intersection. unbudgeted piece of work Phone 06 761 8999—027 256 8083 highlights the precarious state of the District’s whole network were carried water effi ciently. This the need to keep services Opunake’s Biggest Range of Tyres water network which out. culvert is a risk to public operating while we work. was highlighted during “We treasure our water here safety and private property. But it’s critical the work ex-Cyclone Gita, with in New Plymouth District, The problem section runs gets done as quickly as $44 million immediately and living in a lifestyle capital beneath a private driveway possible and we’ve been set aside for short term with such high rainfall, we and it’ll be a tricky job talking with neighbours,” upgrades while further need a stormwater system due to a number of factors, says NPDC Infrastructure independent reviews of the that fl ushes out residual including the depth and Manager David Langford. On this month in history New Zealand’s fi rst General Election Come in and see us for a quote. We also stock a On July 14, 1853 voting comprising a Legislative or more or pay at least 10 under the jurisdiction of big range of batteries & automotive accessories. began in New Zealand’s fi rst Council and a House of pounds a year to lease a the Parliament. Provincila General Election. Representatives. property, or live in a house government was abolished Voting ended on October 1 with an annual rental value of in 1876. 38 Ihaia Road, Opunake This was made possible yielding 37 MPs. at least 10 pounds in a town by the New Zealand To be entitled to vote a or 5 pounds in a rural area. Email: [email protected] Constitution Act passed in person had to be a male Underneath the national the British Parliament the British subject, 21 years old Parlia,emt was a kind of year before. 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After paying the my association with Erny little I could to my mother, was excellent and by 1954 and she deserved more, my I was accepted and given social life was virtually the status of tradesman. non existent. That’s life. When notifi ed, the Board So on to my next venture Chairman was happy for in the world of employment me, but having to pay me a – off to Hawera Hospital tradesman salary he frowned and the trade of painting. somewhat. I, of course, felt The only painter at the that things were turning in hospital was Arthur whose my favour. Shortly after this surname I’ve forgotten, but and still in the year 1954, I happy to say we worked saw an advertisement in well together. The other The Dominion asking for a establishment that the tradesman painter to apply Hawera Hospital ran was for a position at the Porirua the Kaponga Hospital on Mental hospital. Gladstone Street and later was to become Ngahuru I applied and seeing only Retirement Home. one person was needed After some time I from all of New Zealand, moved to live in a cottage I did not think I had much referred to as the Porters of a chance, but what a big Cottage. The residents surprise, my application besides myself were three was accepted and Erny, who ambulance drivers and one by this time became more of porter. We had our meals in The painting of a building underway. a friend, then a boss, wished the staff dining room next At that time when the only the driver normally carry the stretcher. This help hospital. He came from me well. So off I went to to the hospital kitchens. ambulance went on a call would go, so at night the was given as a volunteer and England and his name Porirua in my late 1930s driver would ask me or wake not paid. was Ernest Victor Brown Austin 7. me up to go with him to pick The year 1952 brought and within a short period Garage Doors Specialists up a patient and help me to another painter to the disagreements between Milk bottle tops can be recycled • Sectional, Roller, Tilt. Milk bottle tops are at the Junction. • Automatic Openers recyclable, Raymond The milk bottle tops are • Repairs & Maintenance Buckland owner of Egmont chipped until they resemble Call for a Free Measure & Quote Refuse and Recycling at 12 a kind of multi coloured Email: [email protected] | Ph. 06 758 8073 Scott Street, Hawera has plastic confetti. Once recently started a scheme the recycling process is Egmont Refuse & Recycling Ltd to ensure milk bottle tops completed, they end up, Give us a call - we’ll talk rubbish are recycled. In fact, he has as either rubbish bags or already introduced such a underground pipes. Milk bottle tops scheme into several schools, will be recycled with more schools soon to Raymond admits he has be approached. So far, St put a lot of effort into this We will collect them Joseph’s School (Hawera), recycling project, but is by a collection Tawhiti Primary School, convinced it is worthwhile. system - scools and Hawera Intermediate are “Just think how many of included underway with the recycling these milk bottle tops are scheme. chucked away on a daily Details to follow soon basis.” Raymond is working There are many materials [email protected] on developing collection that other recycling venues 12 Scott Street, Hawera points around Taranaki claim to not be recyclable, aimed at householders and such as plastic bags and Raymond Buckland businesses. One has already polystyrene foam, which 0800 278617 | 06 278 6170 | 021 230 2451 been set up in New Plymouth Raymond is happy to accept for recyling at his Scott Raymond Buckland owner of Egmont Refuse and Street, Hawera depot. Recycling demonstrating his message that milk bottle tops can be recycled. He must be commended for his initiative.

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The hundred plus and Coastal News. The In 1921 World War I members of the Olliver book, which had coupons veteran Skelly Olliver and family from New Zealand for meat, wool, clothing, his wife Mabel moved to and overseas expected to linen, butter and sugar Opunake for a short break be coming to the Easter from Wai & Yep General before heading off to a new reunion at Opunake Beach Storekeepers had been job in Pungarehu, but Skelly will now have to wait until issued to Mrs Roy Olliver broke his leg, lost his new the rescheduled reunion in (nee June.M.Crofskey ) on position, and the family Easter next year. October 17, 1944. Wai & Yep was once a familiar name around Opunake. Their general store was at the southeast corner of the intersection of Coupons used for buying Tasman and Napier streets goods in wartime. where the TSB Bank is now based. the back cover. ”Destroy all unused meat Rationing had been A ration book for goods at iconic Opunake general and butter coupons. Every brought in when New store Wai & Yep. coupon saved means more Zealand goods were being Simple but Significant Helping Taranaki families with a range of simple, professional funeral services, with affordable caskets and urns Multimillion dollar green 0800 236 236 hydrogen wastewater network a 233 Carrington Street, New Plymouth big win www.asimplecremation.co.nz The Government’s new Thermal Dryer will engineering sector in of North Taranaki.” announcement of a $37 signifi cantly reduce the Taranaki who have time and The thermal dryer serves million investment in a new carbon footprint of running time again proved our local approximately 61,946 and greener Thermal Dryer the facility by between 25% expertise is on a par with residents or 76% of the for the district’s wastewater to 40%, cutting emissions. anywhere in the world.” district’s total population. treatment plant will be “New Plymouth is the “We welcome the Coalition It treats between 7.9 and a shot in the arm for the only council that produces Government’s investment 10.8 million cubic meters local engineering sector in and sells fertiliser as a by- in our community in an of wastewater per year, up Taranaki and a long termLorem product ipsum from treating our initiative which is good for to 4,300 Olympic sized Cabinet Making, Glass Supplies & asset for the community, wastewater, avoiding the the environment, good for swimming pools. Custom Joinery Solutions says New Plymouth Mayor sludge going to landfi ll, the engineering sector and New Plymouth District is Neil Holdom. protecting our stunning just what our local economy the only wastewater operator Donald & Ian Murray Infrastructure Minister natural environment and needs right now as we in New Zealand that 027 242 8379 Hon Shane Jones generating some revenue recover from Covid-19.” produces fertilizer and sells 06 764 8616 announced the hi-tech from what would otherwise “NPDC appreciates the it commercially. Others who 027 348 9445 investment which will be a cost,” says Mayor support of Infrastructure have Thermal Dryers either 136 High Street, Eltham see New Plymouth-based Holdom. Minister Hon Shane Jones, put the dried product in the [email protected] Hiringa Energy supply “We welcome the Economic Development landfi ll or use it on their own www.elthambuildingsuppliers.co.nz hydrogen so the Thermal investment in a critical Minister Phil Twyford and parks. Dryer runs on a hydrogen/ and ageing piece of Minister Hon Andrew Little natural gas blend, servicing infrastructure which will who we know have all been some 27,000 properties create a signifi cant number instrumental in delivering across the District. The of jobs for the very talented this investment for the people L OPUNAKE LAWYERS Thomson O’Neil & Co. A Our Opunake Office is attended by: Robert England on Wednesday & Fridays W for buying and selling houses, farms & businesses; Trusts, Wills and Estates. Y Mark Utting on Thursdays for buying and selling houses, farms & businesses; E Trusts, Wills, Estates and refinancing matters. R FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 30 TASMAN ST, OPUNAKE S PH: 761 8823 12 NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Amanda Moxey certifi ed Havening Wellness Practitioner

“We come into this world healing wisdom. I am merely I trained in Havening and working for in our natural state. Negative a facilitator to help you Techniques to help anyone community organisations memories can build up like access this in the most gentle struggling with ‘feeling and a community social layers, yet thankfully they way. My role as Certifi ed stuck’, emotional distress, enterprise, while I retrained. can be removed to leave Havening Techniques anxiety, phobias and in some Finally I followed my space for more positive ones. practitioner is to guide you cases, chronic pain. Why? heart to Opunake after Havening Techniques to ‘redirect traffi c’ from Because I have had many of meeting my partner the is an established therapy negative neural pathways, to these feelings, and live free modern way (online). I using touch, that works positive ones. from feeling stuck and held feel blessed to live here every session to neutralise Since neural pathways back by impacts of some of now with my partner and the negative memories are created from our my own negative memories. our dog. Opunake for me impacting our daily lives. experiences, and encoded if I was inspired to others is fi lled with lovely open, The process happens within the experience is negative; after more than a decade warm genuine people a the magic of our innate we work together at a of my personal journey of very special place in New subconscious level to growth and metamorphosis. Zealand.” create experiential change In my heart I realised I wasn’t that is lasting. Havening happy working in a corporate Amanda Moxey Techniques is also highly role, in an area that for me Certifi ed Havening effective at creating new held no purpose. So I moved Wellness Practitioner neural pathways that serve Amanda Moxey, Certifi ed Havening Wellness from Hamilton to Raglan +64 21 195 4448 | What’s us and not self-sabotage us. Practitioner. and to end up volunteering App New library, arts and cultural Amanda Moxey Certified Havening centre gets consent approval Practitioner 021 195 4448 Te Ramanui o Culture and Arts Centre has Ruapūtahanga, South taken a major step closer [email protected] www.moxeyhavening.com Taranaki’s new Library, with consent being granted for the project. The decision follows Tracey Lusk Clinic a Resource Consent +Minus permanent hair removal specialists Hearing held on June 30 by Independent Commissioner, Alan Withy. Because the Council is both the applicant and the consenting authority, an independent commissioner was engaged Artist’s impression of the proposed library, arts and cultural centre. to make the decision. South Taranaki Mayor, Phil Nixon, says the decision “It will bring more foot meeting rooms, public external funding. The meant work could start on traffi c, visitors and vibrancy toilets, an art gallery and TSB Community Trust the new centre within the to the CBD, provide heritage exhibition space, has granted $2.8 million next few months. enhanced community i-SITE visitor centre and towards the project. The Unwanted hair on the face and services, create jobs and café. Council’s contribution body affects millions of woman “The next step is to put worldwide. This does not have tenders out for the demolition economic stimulus at this “Te Ramanui won’t just is being loan-funded. to be you. and construction work, and crucial time and improve be a community and visitor Earnings from the Council’s connectivity for both the hub, it will be a catalyst Long Term Investment Electrolysis is the only subject to the appeal period, permanent hair removal we are ready to go.” South Taranaki community for driving change and Fund (LTIF) will be used treatment that can safely treat Mayor Nixon says Te and for visitors to the increasing investment which to repay the loan over a any hair, colour and skin type. Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga District,” says Mayor Nixon. we believe will transform number of years so there is Located on the corner of the town centre,” he says. no impact on rates to fund Contact Tracey for a free is a key anchor project in confidential no obligation the Hāwera town centre High and Regent Streets, The building takes this development. consultation. redevelopment which will the new 1605m2 building environmental sustainability Te Ramanui o also be a big boost to the combines a number of into account wherever Ruapūtahanga means the 752 7875 or 027 636 8060 Situated locally in Oakura. District’s post COVID-19 facilities onto one site, possible, which helps keep beacon or signal fi re of recovery. including a bigger library, ongoing operational costs to Ruapūtahanga, a famous a minimum. Taranaki Māori ancestress. Mayor Nixon says the Ruapūtahanga would light Council is contributing the beacon as a signal $4.8 million towards for Iwi to meet so they the facility, with $3.2 could talk, share ideas and million being sought from knowledge. POWERLINE FAULTS AND SERVICING From a fuse or broken insulator replaced to a complete powerline rebuild Call: TOP OF THE LINE ELECTRICITY SERVICES Greg Lewis: 027 453 0326 Justin Robinson: 027 445 9162 Powerline Servicing Specialists Free line inspections Free advice | Free quotes OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 NEWS 13 A unique hair salon with a great view A hair salon with at a Stratford salon. She two tone effect. She also panoramic views of the has previously worked in does pulpriot block or coast is a unique place to Stratford, New Plymouth splashes of fashion colours. get your hair done, and de- and Oakura. Mostly people though want stress while admiring the The advantage of setting the “Keune colour” natural beautiful views. up her own salon which is looks she says. She also open four days a week with does perms and curls. Called The Chop Shop two late nights, means she A keen walker, Hayley Hair Salon, the attractive can work around her family, is training to take part specially equipped salon is says Hayley. It also means in a 100 kilometre walk in Dover Road Okato, off there’s more fl exibility. for Oxfam in March next the Surf Highway. The salon “People can make year. There are four off is separate but near to the appointments outside their them she says adding that house where Hayley Julian usual opening hours.” She they are raising money for and her husband farm. They also does weddings, which alleviating poverty in the have three children. usually means Saturday Pacifi c Islands. Hayley, a registered mornings. Hayley also “I try and make people hair dresser, trained both has an assistant Alyssha feel comfortable. It’s a at WITT in 2008 and Short who works from the Chop Shop Salon owner Hayley Julien. relaxed environment,” says premises. which “defrizzes hair” and Hayley. The salon has been open gradually washes out. Layer “People don’t feel they almost two years. The colour is quite popular these have to dress up – though majority of her clients are days which Hayley explains they can if they want to.” local people and neighbours, is a soft colour combined And there no problems says Hayley. She’s quite with darker roots giving a with parking! New library, arts and cultural keen to expand the business now that her children are We Do: centre gets consent approval getting older. 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P: 06 761 8723 Attendance: 0800 288 363 Tasman Street, Opunake 4616 PO Box 4, Opunake 4645 www.opunake.school.nz [email protected] EMERGING ARTISTS The TSB Community Trust from the Principal,,, EMERGENCE Award for Young Taranaki Artists aims to empower Nga mihi o te wa ki a koe me to whanau and encourage the creative talents of Greetings to you and your family young, aspiring and emerging artists Welcome to Term 3. from Taranaki, whilst providing a It is the start of a busy term for our senior students as they continue with their focus on NCEA in gaining showcase for their works. their respective credits at each level. With this in mind we continue to adapt our academy day with senior Fifty-nine aspiring artists entered students, to ensure they have every opportunity to achieve to their potential. Congratulations to those the 2020 version of the event students who have gained their NCEA level this year. Bench mark exams are in week 8 and they enable including seven of our senior Art students to prepare for the NCEA end of year exams. students. The prize for the overall Junior students are continuing with their Trimester 2 classes and will start their Trimester 3 classes at the winner was $2000, with winners of Kaiah Bloor with a piece from her 2019 Caitlin Manley’s piece “Woman” (R) was start of week 7. We are currently reviewing our Junior Curriculum so that we continue to be future focused student sections also being given Excellence art portfolio named a nalist in the painting section. while growing good people for a rapidly changing world. cash prizes. I have had the absolute pleasure of visiting our contributing schools with students to inform them about Unfortunately, while our students Photography our open days. This year the open days are on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th August. The open To enter EMERGENCE the young weren’t named as winners in evening will be on Wednesday 12th August 5:30-7pm. artist must be born in Taranaki, Ashleigh George any one category, all seven were live in Taranaki, or have attended Caitlin Bennett FUTURE FOCUSED: Every student has a digital device, so that they can access their learning and embed named as nalists. secondary school in Taranaki and Jamiee Siciliano anytime anywhere learning. To be successful in developing their skills and managing their own learning. be aged between 14 and 26. Congratulations to the following Painting We want our students to be respectful and live our DREAM values, wearing the correct uniform, being students for their achievements in positive and engaging in all that we o er as a school. Held at Percy Thomson Gallery Kaiah Bloor the following sections: SPORT: Rugby, football, Netball, Debating, Basketball, Bowls, Chess and over 60 di erent sports. All these in Stratford all the nalists can be Caitlin Manley activities make a huge impact on our students learning, respect and positivity. Matches and Tournaments found on display from now until 2D (Non-Painting) Xzealeah Eustace are all happening with success and good experiences. 16th August Tamara Turnbull CULTURE: The arts is going to be a wonderful evening of entertainment. The cast have worked with great energy and commitment. We look forward to the success of this exciting show, which has a wealth of powerful learning for our young people. SCAFFOLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Our learning outside the classroom continues. The academy day enables students to experience a variety of learning activities linked with their passion. The Gateway programme has some senior students experiencing work placements linked to their career choice. Our Year 13 students LEARNING are looking to the future, for their tertiary programmes and employment opportunities through the Dean At Opunake High, sca olding the and Careers Advisor. learning of our students leads Finally, positive teachers and sta , with their mahi and caring nature. They champion our to a stronger understanding students and work diligently to support and motivate our students to be the success they are. and, ultimately, greater All in all, it is a term that will demand energy, enthusiasm and commitment so that 2020 is another independence in the learning successful year at Opunake High School. process. Noho ora mai ano With assistance from Peter O’Leary - Principal Cunningham Construction, our Tiny Homes Builders were able to do some actual sca olding as part of our on-going Tiny Home construction. Despite the COVID break, and some inclement weather, the team are making some great progress towards completing the project. Keep it up lads! GETTING SPORTY

Jack McLean and Noah Matthews Chaeden Ngaia (White bib, Hapu Awhina) with some major hops, intercepts a ball compete for the ball during a lunch. meant for Hayley Quinnell (Blue bib, Karo). OPEN DAYS OPENING EVENING The start of Term 3 has seen We are fortunate that the long- Outside of organised sport, it’s AUGUST 12 | 5.30 - 7pm secondary school sport get going running sporting exchange with been great to have a bit of sunshine again after the impact of COVID Manawatu College will be able to this week for some Inter-Hapu AUGUST 12-13th earlier in the year. Although a go ahead again this year. Our new competitions, and for our students number of competitions have had Sports Co-ordinator, Merv Dudley, to play socially. Awhina came their format abbreviated or are has been busy working on this out on top of the Hapu netball Will you be Year 9 in 2021? running di erently than in the past, event with his counterpart from tournament - they may have had the Open Days is for you. the most important thing is that our Manawatu. It is once again our turn advantage of also playing as a team students are able to get out and kick, to play host, they will be visiting on in the Hawera social netball leagues. Come and check out everything Opunake pass, hit, shoot or bowl a ball again. the 3rd and 4th of September. Congratulations Awhina. High School has to o er. A future focused curriculum, amazing cultural & sporting experiences, School Ball - August 8th Manawatu Exchange - Sept. 3/4th UPCOMING EVENTS strong sense of community. Open Days - August 12/13th Benchmark Exams - Sept. 9-11th OPUNAKE HIGH "Growing Good People for a Rapidly Changing World" Y12 Topec - Aug. 17-21st End of Term 3 - Sept. 25th OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 NEWS 15

Find us at 56 Whitcombe Road, Opunake Session Times - Monday to Friday 9-3pm Ph: 06 761 7440 Email: [email protected] Like us on Facebook to �ind out more and keep up-to-date on our latest news. ENVIROSCHOOLS - ZERO WASTE Our internal evaluation topic this year is based around Enviroschools – Zero Waste and it is proving to be an exciting learning journey for us all as we strengthen our knowledge and move to become a silver Enviroschool. Let’s talk about waste! Waste is a term applied to things we no longer want, which then require disposal. We, humans are the only species on Earth producing waste that does not readily return to nature. There is no waste in nature and there was very little waste in early societies. As our society has developed, we have created sophisticated processes and products to service our needs and wants. The more we consume, the more waste we produce. Through the Zero Waste focus, we are encour- aged to take a closer look at, and indeed to challenge the whole concept of ‘waste’. Everyone in our community produces waste and everyone has a part to play in reducing it. Above: Our Enviro- While it’s easy to throw things away as we clean up, in reality there is no ‘away’ on this small schools – Zero Waste planet we call home. All of our products originate from somewhere in nature, and all of our board waste also ends up back in nature – in our soil, water or air. Let’s ask ourselves: Left: Craig, Jess and We say we throw things away but where is away? Natalie (4) use waste If some of our waste products will last thousands of years in our environment, and we keep on from lunchboxes to throwing them away, what will eventually happen? decorate the head- ing for our Zero Waste focus. What can we do to make a difference (or to reduce our waste) and to look after Papatūānuku? PUANGA AND MATARIKI

We are learning about and celebrating the Māori New Year at Kindy. We learned We are part“OUR of a Curious GREEN Minds Project ŌPUNAKĒ and we are delighted JOURNEY” to start working on "Our that Matariki is the Māori name for the star cluster known as Pleiades. The full peoplename is to “Ngā gather mata and a tegive Ariki thanks Tawhirimātea for the many – the blessings eyes of thethey God had, Tawhirimātea”. while remem- Sustainable Taranaki,- CURIOUS we will explore MINDSthe impacts of pointPROJECT of purchase information on beringIt is also those the namethat had for gonethe Māori before New them. Year Traditionally, celebration. MatarikiThis is the was time a time for to recyclingGreen Ōpunakē behaviour. Journey” This -project an approach is one ofto thedriving four better initiatives recycling. from theTogether Curious with Minds fund supported by Venture Taranaki. Curious Minds works with school and communi- stories of the ancestors, and learn about the natural world. ty groups who have questions or ideas that can be explored or tested with science. �inishIn Taranaki, storing Matariki food for isthe very winter, low inweave the eastern new clothing sky. Therefore, and baskets, Puanga listen (Rigel) to is The project will collect a baseline of what people say they are doing versus what they actually do when it comes to recycling, and then test the impacts of presenting shoppers with recycling information and calls to action on improving recycling wouldthe primary rise not New long Year after. star Puanga of Taranaki. also coincide Puanga withis the the �irst end star of toharvest, appear so of food the is behaviour, culminating in a comparison looking to positively shift recycling habits. plentifulNew Year as and in thewhen whakatauki Puanga rises (saying) on the ‘Puanga horizon kai during rau – colder Puanga month, of plentiful Matariki Recycling contamination is currently a big concern in the community, as it involved food’. Ian Cooper explains that a ‘quirk of latitude’ has led to Puanga being recognised of plastic bottles are currently not being recycled due to contamination. high costs and an increase in waste going to land�ill. It is estimated that around 40% far north, Matariki and Puanga rise at the same time. ‘However, because Puanga by some iwi as the harbinger of the Māori New Year instead of Matariki. In the people“Our Green reduce Ōpunakē contaminated Journey” (dirty) seeks recyclables. to promote better recycling habits in the magnitude and fainter, it’s far easier to see Puanga in bright twilight than ŌpunakēKindy staff community and families while will, measuring through this the project,impact ofbecome different researchers approaches and to communi helping - Matariki,’is a star of he the says. �irst ‘Because magnitude Puanga and Matarikiis clearer is in a thecluster north, of starsthis must of the be sixth why iwi ty ambassadors. The science, education and psychology experts at Sustainable Taranaki will support and guide us to understand and contribute to the experimental further southwards Puanga rises earlier and earlier than Matariki. By the time design, method execution, and result analysis. youchose get to to use Southland, this star toPuanga celebrate rises the 45 arrivalminutes of before the New Matariki Year.‘As does.’ we travel ever The main goal for the community is to not only reduce the contamination of recycling We will be learning more about both Puanga and Matariki. Happy Puanga bins but to also raise awareness on the importance of recycling correctly and in Taranaki. reducing waste in general. For our Curious Minds sponsors, the goal is equipping the community with skills and techniques to purposefully understand the environment around us and the impacts we can make.

Above left: Parent volunteer helped planting our plum tree while the teacher(s) and Above left: Suzie, Nat (4), and Tamzin (4). children are saying the karakia. Above right: Jess, Oisin (3) and Daynah (4). Above right: Children dancing on our Matariki These tamariki thought and said that the waste goes to rubbish bin. They looked at Stage. the picture of a land�ill and also learned that most of our rubbish end up in land�ill.

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www.tepapa.govt.nz; www.puanga.org.nz : Opunake Kindy Newsletter - June https://www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/communitystories/2020/6/14/curious-minds-project 16 NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Upside Down Eatery has new menu and new chef With Heimo and Renate Heimo and Renate are Staudinger recently taking impressed with their staff. over the Black and White “They are high quality and Restaurant at 54 Fantham very well trained.” “They Street, Hawera and renaming are also very friendly and it the Upside Down Eatery, obliging.” One recent many positive changes are diner had this to say: “It planned. was lovely. Very nice. The They have a new chef in service was good and it had Patrick Ikinofo, who was a nice atmosphere.” recently working in Dubai. The interior has been The Auckland born and bred attractively upgraded and chef arrived in Hawera just a the Rinnai gas fire is most fortnight ago with excellent welcome on cold winter credentials and Heimo and days. There are baby chairs Renate are delighted in and even toys to keep the the new culinary vision he youngsters occupied. The brings. clean and tidy bathrooms are wheelchair friendly. A date to mark on your Their Special blackboard calendar is Saturday August has such delicious food as 15 when there will be a Austrian Winter stew with Grand Opening featuring the sourdough bread. Their new Degustative menu. On food cabinet is well-stocked offer will be a sumptuous with cakes, bagels, muffins six course meal. However, with gluten free preferences there will be a limit of just catered for. 40 people so don’t delay in Outside has newly planted making your booking ($150 shrubs with an extensive per person). The meal will deck and brick barbecue. It start promptly at 6pm. will be a most inviting area Most people will be as we head into Summer. Continued from page 16. well aware of the quality Although the couple, service and meals served at and staff, are very busy, the Stony River Boutique Front, from left: Miracle Dodd, Yelizaveta (Liza Li), Rachael King, Kyo Torrey. Back, from left: Alasdair Hotel, Okato which featured Wilson, Renate Staudinger, Heimo Staudinger. Continued page 17. cuisine with an Austrian flavour. Heimo and Renate Down Eatery. with a more modern” aspect. won many awards in the Heimo explains that The food will stress a more seven years they were in the healthy traditional local input with the “farm to Okato for both their meals cuisine that won so many plate” ideal. and accommodation.. They awards will continue, but are determined to bring this anticipated that Patrick will Another change will be an quality service to the Upside bring a “fresh and crisp meal upgraded wine cabinet with the stress on New Zealand wines, gin and rum. “We want to really showcase New Zealand.” Of course their own Weissbier (wheat beer) is on offer. This is made by Forgotten Highway43 in Stratford to Heimo and Renate’s specifications. From Design to Completion The couple have various plans for the future including a Takeaway service Sign Making Vehicle Graphics T-Shirts .whereby a special custom Logo Design Business Cards Building Signage built kitchen were to be www.zodiacsigns.co.nz 06 278 6224 established near the kitchen.

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Even if presently-living “The factory employees people don’t remember what were gradually coming back happened, there are good more or less fi t for work. It is records in contemporary unfortunate that the epidemic newspapers, such as The should strike the Bay in the Akaroa Mail. fl ush of the milking season. In those days the newspaper The factory is working at its was published twice a week, full, in fact it could not take and included national and in any more milk, the supply overseas news as well as the being a record.” local stuff. Most families at Okain’s The fi rst mentions of the were reported to have one fl u in The Akaroa Mail are or more members down with short, but as the epidemic the ‘fl u’… “and the great spread across the Peninsula trouble has been to get the they became more extensive. cows milked, and the milk to On November 15 1918 this the factory. Neighbours have item appeared: been helping one another, and where a whole family A memorial at Ngamotu Beach commemorates those who died in the 1918 infl uenza epidemic. was laid by outsiders had Meetings done the milking.” banned in isolation for a short time, The local doctor, Dr of the fact that the nurse in then-editor Ethel Jacobsen) At Little Akaloa there had No meetings will be and also people should not Cantrell, was said to be very charge was very short of suggested that people should been a number of cases, but allowed in a closed space, travel about more than they busy. help Misses Palmer and B keep away from large none severe, unlike Chorlton so that churches are can possibly help, as it is “He would be called out Jacobson volunteered their gatherings. where the fl u had taken a bad temporarily closed. The noticeable that all the worst to a bay to attend one case services on Saturday and are “People who are well form, with most of the people Akaroa Borough Council local cases are those who and fi nd he had to make ten helping at the institution.” should keep at home as much having contracted it during a cannot meet at present, and have contracted the trouble visits…. The doctor was An ‘inhalation chamber’ as possible and people who visit to Christchurch. the meeting to have been from a visit to Christchurch. making visits to all the bays was set up in the Red Cross are ill or have relatives down “So far Le Bon’s Bay has held on Wednesday has been There does not seem to and really has had a very shop opposite the Akaroa with the trouble should be got off very lightly, only postponed indefi nitely. be any fear of a violent hard time.” Post Offi ce, and was for still more careful.” nine or ten cases being And advice at the time outbreak in this district “The Wairewa County people free of the disease to Cases of infl uenza were reported, and all very mild. seems remarkably similar or any heavy mortality as Council secured the services use in an attempt to keep the reported in Barrys Bay, “Every precaution was to that given today. This matters have been taken in of Nurses A C Jacobson and germs away. Duvauchelle and the other taken, all gatherings is a Page 1 editorial from hand at once, but every care Herring, who are stationed In addition the Borough bays, and in Akaroa where abandoned and this probably November 19 1918: by the public at large will be in Little River and patrol Council had rooms at the an entire household was accounts for the Bay’s The Peninsula local a help towards stamping out the county district by car, Technical school (the down and outsiders had to immunity from the trouble. authorities are doing their the pest. making house to house cooking, carpentry etc go to the rescue. “In several cases people best to cope with the Further on in the paper visits, cooking and nursing facility for local schools) In Pigeon Bay a death with dairies are affected; but infl uenza epidemic, and it is many more details are given. where required. which was at the lower was reported “under tragic neighbours have come to the hoped that with our natural The Akaroa Borough “The natives (sic) at Little end of what is now called conditions” – that of a boy rescue.” hygenic conditions the Council decided to set up River are very bad and there Rue Balguerie, where the of 18, Watson, who had been The epidemic was reported district will escape lightly. a special committee which have been some other serious childrens’ playground now working at the local dairy to be abating in Duvauchelle, The authorities are wise to initially consisted of the cases. One case was brought is) cleared out for use as an factory. where there had not been take every care before the Mayor, the Town Clerk, into the Akaroa hospital on additional hospital space. He had been living in a hut many severe cases. epidemic assumes larger and the Reverends A H Saturday to be under the “It is to be hoped that by himself, but when he fell At Wainui cases were proportions. In the meantime Julius and J W Hayward. supervision of a doctor. the trouble will not be so ill had been taken through fairly mild, with the most the public can help most They were later joined by J “Another case was widespread in Akaroa and to to Christchurch where his severely affected being Mr considerably by keeping D Bruce, C W Leete and A brought in from Little need all these preparations; people lived. Allan McDonald. away from others while any Rhodes. River on Sunday night, the but the authorities do “He died shortly after At French Farm Mr H H member of their household On the previous Saturday eight year old daughter of not want to be caught reaching his home” The Donovan was suffering from is affected. As long as the Akaroa County Council Mr G Colombus, who is unprepared.” Akaroa Mail reports. a bad attack, and Mr James people just recovering from had obtained supplies of progressing well.” The newspaper says that “There is no doubt that Wright and his family were the trouble mix freely with an inhalation mixture from In Akaroa itself a number there is plenty of fresh air lonely people are likely to all down with the epidemic. the outside public the trouble Christchurch, and sent some of fresh cases were reported, obtainable in Akaroa, and be stranded if they get the “At Akaroa the epidemic will continue. It requires of it to each local Post Offi ce. some of which were serious little crowding. complaint, and in these seems to be stationary. One a little self-denial, but it The Council also had leafl ets enough to cause relatives “The epidemic should not times neighbours should patient was admitted to the would be a distinct benefi t printed giving directions for anxiety. reach large proportions.” keep a look out to see that all Hospital on Wednesday, if people recovering from its use, and sent one of these “The hospital has six The writer (the story is is well with people in out of while Nurse McDonald, the complaint would keep to each household. infl uenza cases. In view unsigned, but was likely the way places or living by temporarily in charge of themselves.” the Akaroa Hospital is also LAWNMOWER SALES & There was an appeal for down with the infl uenza. stretchers for use at the Yesterday Mr W Lyall of gibsonplumbing SERVICE CENTRE Akaroa hospital, and streets LTD. 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patronised, while all the “It is to be expected that streets have been sprayed things will brighten all round with sheep dip. There and that Akaroa will be very seems every prospect that full and busy in the coming the epidemic will soon be Christmas season.” stamped out of the district. The whole epidemic was “In Little River the district just about over by the time has been divided into the December 10 edition of four blocks and these are The Akaroa Mail came out. patrolled every day by a The newspaper was able band of voluntary workers to report that the decision who see that each household had been taken to close the is supplied with food and auxiliary hospital in the that all the milking is Technical School because all arranged for. The system is the patients were fi t enough working well. There are a to go home. large number of cases; but At a meeting of the none have been fatal and it is Infl uenza Committee hoped that there will be none. mention was made of Some of the originally bad the kindness of Messrs cases are now convalescent. Robinson and Parkinson of The epidemic has been most the Bruce Hotel who had severe with the Maoris. given wine and porter for the Yesterday Nurse Herring, use of sick people. one of the trained nurses in “It was stated that Mr charge, was reported to be Wilson, of the Grand Hotel, unable to be on duty, having also offered to supply any contracted a slight cold.” wine etc wanted by poor The optimism expressed people.” on November 26 had The Mayor spoke in high evaporated somewhat by the terms of the work being done time of the Akaroa Mail of November 26. by Nurse Flanagan, who was That edition reported that patrolling the County. seven more deaths on the In New Zealand 1918 was a time of euphoria with the end of the Great War followed by tragedy as the infl uenza Praise also went to Nurse Peninsula. Tipping for the very capable manner in which she had “There is no doubt that not of a serious nature. infl uenza is not to be trifl ed At Little Akaloa the milk epidemic is on the wane, convalescent hospital in the “The epidemic is decidedly handled the epidemic with, and that the patient factory manager was very there being only one serious Technical School. on the wane and it should be amongst the natives of who does not give himself ill, and the factory was being case, a native Mrs Whatiri, “The patients are all possible to resume business Onuku, some 17 of them. up to a complete spell while run by Mr Guard Waghorn who was reported to be very progressing well” the in a few days time. he is suffering from the and Mr C Priest and the low yesterday afternoon. newspaper reported. “The loss to business complaint often pays for his assistant manager. There has been no death so “They appreciate very people must have been very neglect with his life.” Okain’s Bay had two far. much Mr L J Vangioni’s severe and the boarding Our thanks to Michael de Further on the paper deaths – those of Rev H J “Realising that the Okain’s throwing open his beautiful houses and hotels must have Hamel, publisher of the reports that it has heard from Allen and Mr Albert Sefton. people were in a bad way grounds behind the suffered through the lack Akaroa Mail, for this article. all over the district that there “The epidemic is very bad Little River people offered Technical School building of visitors at a time when are numbers of families in this bay” the paper said. the services of one of the to them and on Saturday there is a great deal of tourist without any material help. “As nearly every family trained nurses in the district which was a beautiful sunny traffi c to Akaroa. “And the epidemic appears, was affected, and in many to Okain’s Bay and as day they made full use of the from enquiries made, to be cases the whole family was the offer was thankfully privilege. as bad as ever.” down an appeal was made accepted Nurse Herring left “Mrs Wilkins has a good www.rockgastaranaki.co.nz Another death was reported to Nurse Maude, who sent for Okain’s yesterday.” staff of workers, including from Akaroa Hospital - that down six helpers, three The November 26 edition the Boy Scouts who cannot of Mrs Smith, daughter of ladies and three gentlemen. also reported that there had be given too much praise for Mrs Peni Hokianga, a Maori “Unfortunately one of the been reports of sick people the way they have worked.” of Onuku. helpers has fallen ill herself, being out walking the streets. Also thanked were people “Two more patients were but the others are doing good Notice was formally given who had made donations of admitted making the number work.” that any person suffering food and produce – the list up to eight. Nurse Ensor Mrs Blair of Pigeon Bay from infl uenza must not of names was “Mesdames has the assistance of Nurse was reported as dying at leave their house and Kerridge, W Kearney, Watson and an orderly from Akaroa Hospital on Friday grounds for fourteen days Youngman, A Rhodes, B Christchurch; but extra night, and Mr Blair, the after being attacked, and the Henning, S Curry, Shepherd, nursing help would be much factory manager was ill all police were asked to help Hahn, G Armstrong, B Mora, Transform your home - all your hot water, space heating appreciated for outside week. enforce this. 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A ongoing Bulk Tank Milk to the day since it was fi rst of our efforts since the very signifi cant tax bill can arise Surveillance, nation-wide detected in New Zealand. beginning. in the year they receive a beef surveillance, and on- “To date, 250 properties “It was estimated that compensation payment so farm testing of herds that have been infected by the allowing the disease to we’ll be making a change could possibly have been disease – with all but four spread could cause $1.3 that means they may be exposed, to ensure that they now clear of it,” Biosecurity billion in economic losses eligible to spread their are not infected. and Agriculture Minister in the fi rst ten years alone, income over several years. “We will not let up on Damien O’Connor said. along with substantial “There is still work to be our efforts, and will ensure “The hard and early animal welfare issues, and done, and there will be more that this disease is gone so approach with which we serious ongoing challenges infected farms to fi nd – but that we can farm free from responded to Covid-19 was for farmers having to we’re well and truly on track it in the future,” Damien the exact same approach we manage the disease within to do what no other country O’Connor said. took early on in our term as their herds. a Government to eradicate “One key measure of M.bovis to protect our success of our 10-year NZ FARMERS LIVESTOCK national herd, the economic eradication plan, the Damian O’Connor base of our primary sector, Estimated Dissemination and the social good of the Rate (EDR), shows strongly greater than one, then the the disease. 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Feeling lost in the shadows of marriage and forgotten in the rush of 1920s post- war society, two London HOW ARE YOU GETTING ON housewives pool their WITH YOUR AB PLATFORMS? savings to rent a villa in Italy for a ladies-only holiday We’re here to help! away, reluctantly recruiting a pair of diffi cult upper-class AB Platforms / Vet Races women to share the cost and the experience. Together under the Mediterranean sun, the four women clash Email us at coastalwelders@ xtra.co.nz — and then begin to bond WAREA and bloom — until men once again upset the balance New Plymouth Little Theatre had auditions for Enchanted April in December 2019 and rehearsals were well underway ready for an April 22nd start. Unfortunately Covid Characters from left, Mellersh, Lottie, Rose and Frederick. TOI ki TUA 19 changed all that so Curator: Bonita Bigham Enchanted April had to be Level One. We are so pleased Matinee Sunday August Thursdays 12-2pm or at postponed. that theatre patrons have an 9th at 2pm. iticket 3 Aug - 29 Aug However the cast continued opportunity to see Enchanted Bookings can be made http://www.iticket. All Welcome rehearsals via Zoom and April in August from the 5th at the Theatre Box offi ce co.nz/events/2020/apr/ 6 Union St, Hawera returned to rehearsals in to 15th August, 7:30pm. Aubrey Street Mondays and enchanted-april Open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm Sat Art at OkurukuruWinery Mason Brothers 50 years of “Nature”– The NZ Tour New Plymouth - born kiwi music icon Wayne Mason, writer of NZ’s best song “Nature” (No.1 in 1970) ex Fourmyula and Warratahs, is joined by brother paul Bowers-Mason as they take a wander through fifty years of Wayne’s songs... The intimate acoustic feel of guitar and bass, sibling harmonised vocals, Wayne’s trademark blues and boogie keyboards, some offbeat Mason humour and the stories behind the songs.

$20 Door sales only Under 15 Free A glass sculpture by Richard Landers. on display at The High Note Okurukuru Winery just north of Oakura.

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On this month in history First woman to Photography by Derek's Darkroom Limited graduate with a degree

On July 11, 1877 Kate Edger, aged 20, became the fi rst woman in New Zealand to graduate with a univer- sity degree. The English born woman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at the University of New Zealand in Auckland. She later graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) at Can- terbury College in 1882, as did her sister Lilian. Kate became the fi rst prin- cipal of Nelson College for Bookings can be made at the Theatre Box Office, 29 Aubrey St, NP Mon-Thurs Girls and later was employed by the Education Department 12-2pm or at iticket - http://iticket.co.nz/events/2020/apr/enchanted-april in Wellington. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 30, 2020 WHAT’S ON 29 The Emporium The Emporium on Tasman are sculptures, carvings, Street Opunake has had a prints, rubber woodblock very busy few weeks since prints, etchings, Kiwiana art, redesigning and opening and even a stone carving. the lovely gallery space Rhonda Crawford’s art was and recieving a stream of chosen as one of the pieces to visitors from locals and also be selected in the fi rst series travellers from around New of six art cards for the Good Zealand. Art Project. The art on display is A promotion by Good Joe created by such talented coffee run by well known artists as Marianne celebrity chef Al Brown Muggeridge, Roger Morris which have been released (Remo), Dale Copeland, recently. Paul Hutchinson, Shawn Rhonda’s piece Crawford, Kirsty Meynell, Transitioning was chosen Rebecca Beyer, Fern from submissions throughout Parmentier, Joshua Wilson, the country across a wide as well as Rhonda Crawford. range of mediums and styles. As well as paintings, there Congratulations Rhonda. Transtioning . is no question in our minds the only thing I’d go back to Film Review that she is anybody else. In Vegas to see, though Penn fact, if I saw her walking and Teller were very good down the street, I’d say… too. Hello Maggie. Her hair is Kelvin Harrison Jr plays fabulous, and passion for the lovable rising star, David music enviable. Immersed in Cliff. His voice is very easy soul since birth, she has an to listen to as well. The innate feel for producing the casting team struck gold with music inside of artists. She all the actors actually. Ice knows who she is. Cube captivates as Grace’s Grace Davis, played by long-serving well-meaning Tracee Ellis Ross is portrayed manager, and the lovely June in the vanity of stardom. Diane Raphael is Grace’s Even inebriated, she still house-keeper, in a manner has the wherewithal to of speaking. Raphael enjoys manoeuvre her way through comedic parts, known for Michaela Niederberger Emporium Owner. her beauty regime. There is sitcom Grace and Frankie the opportunity to develop and Unfi nished Business. a slight aversion for the ego Flora Greeson has written of Grace, but humour, and us an entertaining movie, her voice saves her character there’s humour, there’s from any hint of a bitter romance, and there’s aftertaste. Oh, what a voice! surprises. I’ve never been But then she is the real-life overly good at solving those daughter of Diana Ross. We Agatha Christie murder glimpse the journey of the mystery shows, so some of rich and famous, from both you may see what’s coming, corners of the room. Maggie but I very much enjoyed the – the personal assistant and unpredictability of Greeson’s Grace – the star. Or should script. Along with the I say, slowly, gracefully, intelligent editing, The High  fl oating down star. Her multi- Note is a delectable must-see      decade spanning career is movie. I would quite happily   about to see a bit of a low watch it again, and maybe A glass sculpture by Richard Landers. on display at The High Note point, a Vegas residency offer again. Love the music, love     Okurukuru Winery just north of Oakura. Screening at Everybody’s Greeson is on the table. Not such a bad the cast, love the writing.   Theatre on Friday July 31 Nina Samone, Sam Cooke, thing to some artists, Celine Jane Forkert. and Sunday August 9 at 7 Aretha Franklin, Maxine Dion had a multi-decade residency at Caesars Palace. Haumaru ki Tai pm. Brown, just a few of the Health and Community Centre Starring: Dakota Johnson, artists given airtime in this The iconic fountains outside the Bellagio still dance to her Delivering essential community Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin surprisingly well-made health and social services now hit “The Heart Goes On,” it’s Harrison Jr. Director: Nisha movie. 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What’sThrough August on to internationalat the artist Govett-Brewster Candice show – a trebuchet. Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre November, the Govett- Lin and the first of three It will also launch The Sorawit Songsataya: Rumours (Mermaid) Brewster Art Gallery/Len Govett-Brewster Artists ‘In Absolute Truth of the A new commission by themselves from the natural The Gallery’s ‘In Residence’ Lye Centre will be fully Residence’ of 2020, Sorawit Happiness Acid, which the Govett-Brewster’s first world, while also wanting to 2020 programme, supported open (the first time since Songsataya. celebrates Len Lye’s Artist ‘In Residence’ of 2020, reconnect to the environment. by Creative New Zealand and lockdown) with a brand new The event will feature guest acclaimed film-making Sorawit Songsataya, will be on The artwork is the outcome NPDC, will see three New suite of exhibitions. speakers from the Gallery’s practice, using new methods to view in the street-front Open of Songsataya’s residency, Zealand-based artists take up The opening weekend curatorial team and a launch present the artist’s colourful, Window Gallery. which focuses on the local four-week residencies from on August 8 will debut demonstration of one of the experimental films within the Rumours (Mermaid) features ecological and geographic their own studios or homes, exhibitions by acclaimed most anticipated works on gallery environment. a digitally modelled half- histories of Ngāmotu; in with artworks presented on human, half-fish character to particular, Paritutu Rock and the Gallery’s digital platforms Len Lye: The Absolute Truth of the Happiness Acid examine how humans separate the Sugar Loaf Islands. during the year. Lye painted directly onto film with little to no camerawork involved. His bold, rhythmic and colourful abstract films arrived at the end of the silent era and were seen by millions in British cinemas. Gallery visitors will also have a chance to see the very films that drew huge popularity and acclaim in its heyday, on the big screen in Len Lye, Rainbow Dance, 1936 Courtesy of the Len Lye the Len Lye Centre Cinema. Foundation and the British Postal Museum and Archive. Len Lye’s Experimental From material preserved and made available by Ngā Cinema will be screening Taonga Sound & Vision between August and A celebration of Len Often dubbed ‘the father of December, with free daily Lye’s filmmaking; this the music video’, it was Lye’s screenings of the acclaimed exhibition presents the most filmmaking that resulted filmmaker’s UK and US- comprehensive survey of in the most international made short films, available Sorawit Songsataya, Rumours (Mermaid) (detail), 2020 Len Lye’s films. acclaim for the artist. to watch Produced in collaboration with Berlin-based exhibition Candice Lin: Pigs & Poison. August 8–November 15 designers Kooperative für Acclaimed LA-based artist segregation; racial profiling offering insight behind the film screening and discussion of the exhibition, narrated Darstellungspolitik, the Candice Lin’s first solo show and conspiracy theories; works in Lin’s exhibition, event, with an opportunity for by Lin. ‘happiness acid’ invites in New Zealand explores bodies and remedies; viruses followed by an official opening the audience to ask gallery Pigs and Poison premieres us inside Lye’s films and her own heritage; weaving and war - that have uncanny in the evening, including a pre- curators about the exhibition. at the Govett-Brewster on their processes, to feel together stories of Chinese relevance today. recorded speech from the artist, Two short films will be on August 8 before travelling to the energies at play in his migration with American and The opening event will and a launch demonstration of view; an exclusive, inside partner institutions the Times experimental, handmade British colonial specificities to include a curator tour of the trebuchet artwork. look of Lin’s artist studio in Museum, Guangzhou, and approach to filmmaking. deliver stories of borders and the new exhibition at 2pm, On August 28 there will be a LA, followed by a digital tour Spike Island, Bristo Exhibition Opening: Sat 8 Aug Curator Tour - 2pm Free | All welcome Speeches + trebuchet firing - 6-8pm govettbrewster.com

Candice Lin: Pigs and Poison LA-based artist Candice Lin’s first solo show in New Zealand challenges notions of migration, race and border. Sorawit Songsataya: Rumours (Mermaid) A new commission by the first of three Govett-Brewster 2020 Artists ‘In Residence’, Sorawit Songsataya. Len Lye: The Absolute Truth of the Happiness Acid A celebration of Len Lye's acclaimed film-making practice, using new methods to present the artist's colourful, experimental films within the gallery.

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