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RRP: 9780947503031 Format: $24.99 Imprint: Paperback Published: Potton & Burton 4 July 2016 JULY 2016 A new collection of poems to mark the 70th birthday of New Zealand’s most celebrated poet, Sam Hunt Sam Hunt's Salt River Songs Salt RiverSalt Songs River is Sam Songs Hunt’s is latest a new collection collection of poems . of poems to mark the 70th birthday of New Zealand's most celebrated poet, Sam Hunt. Written over the last few years in his house that sits amongst a grove of totara trees on the Arapaoa, one of Samthe five Hunt main has salt written rivers of thesethe Kaipara over Harbour.the last few years in his house that sits amongst a grove of totara trees on the Arapaoa, one of the main salt rivers of the , near to . As always, his unflinchingly honest, elegiac and moving poems roam around familiar themes of family, 'As always, his unflinchingly honest, elegiac and moving friendspoems and lovers, roam and aroundthe challenges familiar of ageing themes and ofmortality. family, friends and lovers, and the challenges of ageing and mortality. Salt RiverSalt Songs River will Songs have anhas introduction an introduction from writer fromand journalist writer Colin and Hogg, an old friend of Sam’s and,journalist appropriately, Colin Hogg,will be published an old friend to mark of Sa Sam's,m’s 70th andbirthday. has th been published to coincide with Sam's 70 birthday." When I was a kid, I was always up some tree. I had a particular tree hut, in the last pine down the section to the sea – I made poems up there. I could, I remember, hear the poems before I knew them. Today, I’m 70. Nothing’s changed. Born at Castor Bay in 1946, Sam Hunt is one of New Zealand's best known and most celebrated poets. He has been touring and performing his poems for over 50 years, and has published many collections of his poems, from Between Islands in 1963 to his most Born atrecent, Castor BayKnucklebones: in 1946, Sam poems Hunt is 1962-2012one of New .Zealand’s Fifteen bestyears known ago, andHunt most moved celebrated onto the poets. Arapaoa He hasRiver been oftouring the Kaiparaand performing Harbour his - poems'five / forgunshots over 50 fromyears, andhumanity'. has published many collections of his Sampoems, has from received Between major Islands accolades in 1963, tofor his his most services recent, to Knucklebones: poetry, including Poems a 1962QSM,–2012 a CNZM. Tell the story, tell it true – and, in 2012, the Prime Minister's Poetry Award. Tune in to the Paul Henry breakfast show Twelve years ago, Hunt moved onto the Arapaoa River of the Kaipara Harbour – ‘five / gunshots from charm it crazy and to TV3's ‘Story’ on 4 July to see our poet onscreen on his birthday! PP humanity’.

Sam Hunt has received major accolades for his services to poetry, including a QSM, a CNZM and, in 2012,The the Prime Landing Minister’s Poetry spawns Award. inanga The Parks Manager, Some egg-citing news ... Council The inanga spawned in the straw bales at The Dear Sir/Madam, Raewyn Davies | 24/7 PR | PO Box 567 | Warkworth | NewLanding Zealand! If0941 you | P: look +64-27 closely-4257768 enough | E: [email protected] you can see the eye spots which means they are at least two weeks My name is Jodie and I’m from Paparoa Primary School. Lately my old and should hatch during the next spring. class has been going down to the local river we call 'The Landing'. We have put six hay bales out so that when the tide is high the Kim Jones - Whitebait Connection endangered whitebait species can wriggle up from the water and lay their eggs in the straw bales. We have been working with a lady called Kim Jones from Whitebait Connection. Yesterday Kim came in to tell us some exciting news. She found some whitebait eggs in the hay bales we put out. She has organised everything. We have put out pest detector cards. Some of the cards have just been nibbled at, but some had had half of the card completely gnawed off. One day when we went down to The Landing as a whole class we saw a little mouse sneak out of one of the hay bales and nibble on the pest detector card. We will have to do some pest control by the looks of it! I'm writing this letter to ask you if you could get the Park Maintenance to stop mowing so close to the hay bales. There could be whitebait eggs in the grass near the hay bales and the lawn mower would kill the eggs. Thank you for your help to save the whitebait. Yours faithfully, Jodie Wellwood Room 1, Paparoa Primary School. 2 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

PP Introducing Cissy Rock MNZM In 2015 Cissy Rock and her partner Simie purchased property in Paparoa as they were keen to live in a community away from distractions and traffic jams, sharing a simple life with good people. We welcome Cissy, Simie and their dog Inu to our community and congratulate Cissy on her recent Queen's Birthday award. We took the opportunity to ask Cissy about her move north, her work and enjoyment of performing. Although you're not living here as a community, so too has full time, how do you find our our voice. In the last few community? years I have worked with One of my favourite things is GLBTI communities to help going to the Farmers' Market - I us to be seen and heard love how everyone knows each in the Super City - with a other - the friendliness here float in the Pride Parade you are looking for signs has really stuck out - everyone and a council stall at Big Gay everywhere - a badge, sticker, is so kind and generous. Out. Setting up The Rainbow poster or reference is a sign Communities Advisory Panel you will not be rejected. After You were awarded a Member was a culmination of all that of the New Zealand Order of all, rejection is most people’s The work; with many people fear, isn't it? Merit in the 2016 Queen's strategising and believing we Glass Guy Birthday Honours for services could do it. How long, in your spare time, to the GLBTI Communities, have you been involved in particularly over the past 12 Small communities like ours performance comedy? years. Tell us more... often struggle to support GLBTI Not long - I persuaded a friend Broken I am keen for us all to be visible youth. In your experience, how who is a seasoned performer - being able to be ourselves. I could this be improved? to do an hour long show with Window have worked primarily in the Being conscious that little me for PRIDE - we had so much women's GLBTI community things can make a difference, fun taking on characters and creating little events and not making throw away poking fun at ourselves - two Repairs discussion groups. Slowly comments that put down gay/ characters belong to the that has evolved into a strong transgender people, having women’s protest choir, and Phone Colin community. I have taken an role models in books or films crowd favorites Bruce and 09 431 6595 approach built on relationship that are admired. When you Andrew were gay boys wanting and as we have grown stronger are exploring your identity to have a baby. PP

KDC Parks & Reserves upgrades Have you noticed the ’ extended play area at the SKELTONS Village Green playground and the shiny new swings? They've replaced the old Winter Fashion Sale swings that were no longer safety compliant. Also the cushion fall area has been on now considerably enlarged in anticipation of new play equipment in the future. Plus, 30% OFF the new 'sit-upon' railings that have been installed are a real all improvement over the old bollards. winter Recently the riverbank on the farm side from the Village Green to The Landing has been planted with around 400 native plants fashion and in years to come they will be noticed as they grow and help to beautify Paparoa. On a somewhat wet ‘shortest day’ five keen locals from Keep Paparoa Beautiful and other friends Check out our bargain planted a mixture of native trees. They will make quite a display. Our thanks to KDC for the funding and to Jacque Knight who racks priced from $20 donated 100 additional plants and provided the planting plan. The footpath from Cliff's Bridge to the hall should be repaired starts 1st July ends 31st July during July after it was drawn to KDC's attention last month. KDC has also provided two new signs at The Landing and Village Green just so visitors know where they are! This is part of a consistent sign programme Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery throughout Kaipara. We were able to incorporate some local Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm Sat 9am to noon graphics in the background on Ph 431 7306 each sign. PP Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 3

Lifestyle Village progress Cycle/Walkway Jocelyn After widespread support from the community the Lifestyle Trail for McKenzie Village Steering Group presented its findings to Progressive Paparoa Inc., receiving the go ahead to form an entity which Kaipara? Counsellor will undertake the development of the project. Paparoa and A group of interested Waking PPI agreed to fund the their professional skills in people walked part of the Wellness Maungaturoto establishment of a charitable the areas of legal advice, Ruawai stop banks with me at trust. The interim chair of accounting expertise and the end of May. Narrative Therapy the trust, Graham Taylor public relations consultancy. It would appear that the first and Creative Therapy said "this entity will have We feel very privileged to section of the trail going from considerable responsibility have these people on board." Ruawai wharf towards Member of NZAC as it is embarking on a Once the trust is properly will not be too difficult to tidy [email protected] huge project for Paparoa. constituted it will be able to up and make a very pleasant 022 172 3640 Fortunately we are able start the process of applying and easy ride for cyclists or to call on the services of for resource consent and walkers. It would be about a some highly experienced considering options for 10km return trip. Negotiations individuals who have offered funding. PP are being held with KDC and the Ruawai Drainage Board. KAURI COAST I have had a little bit of interest Natalie plays Yum Yum from Paparoa people. SEAFOODS If you have ideas or would like Oysters  Mussels  Smoked Fish Natalie Birt, ORT’s Youth Scholarship winner for 2015, is very to join the group to see if we excited to be cast in the role of Yum Yum in ORT’s production of can make this happen contact- See us regularly at The Mikado. “Every theatre girl dreams of having the opportunity [email protected] to play a lead romantic role,” says Musical Director, Maura Flower. Paparoa Farmer's Market “However, it isn’t all glamour – it takes a huge amount of work Stella Clyde 09 431 6684 and dedication, with the reality of learning lines, perfecting 021 245 8820 songs, and honing acting skills!” 540 Pahi Rd Natalie is a Paparoa keen singing pupil of Peter Flower, Director Fresh flounder supplies daily of The Mikado. “Natalie has been taking Trinity exams in singing for the past few years, as well as performing at the Northland Performing Arts Festival. She has also had minor roles in previous ORT productions and this is her most major role.” Many other Paparoa people tale to life. The first production will bring their own creative of The Mikado was performed energies to The Mikado, in 1972 under the direction including George Skelton, who of Betty Shepherd - a Life is the Production Manager as Member of ORT. well as being in the supporting Opening night is Saturday July chorus. 2nd and the show will run for The Mikado is ‘laugh out eight performances over three loud’ fun for the entire family. weekends. Sparkling satire, marvellous Ticket sales are open at Tony’s melodies, and scintillating Lotto Shop, and also online silliness abound in this at www.ort.org.nz. Adult $28 topsy-turvy tale of love and School student $16. misadventure. Leave your An optional $20 two-course worries behind and journey to meal package is available for a make-believe land of lotus Friday and Saturday shows, at blossoms, levity and laughter. the Country Club. Meals must This isn’t the first time that be booked in advance. ORT has brought this classic Maura Flower 4 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Paparoa School news We have had a busy time at school recently, starting on May 25th when the whole school travelled to Auckland to visit MOTAT. Everyone loved of a tram in seats that were the experience. able to change direction. The The transmissions distributor classroom session allowed us magnetic gears wall in the to play with toys old and new Welcome to the Machine and learn about their history. exhibition proved immensely popular, and the Body in Action exhibition was loads of fun. Although the trams weren't running, most children enjoyed being able to climb the narrow, spiral staircase to sit at the top Our senior class continues their work with the Whitebait Connection and were thrilled when they learned that the whitebait have started to spawn. More school activities during They have since written letters June included: to the Council requesting their  Room 1 visited the Whangarei assistance in looking after the Planetarium, courtesy of The environment to ensure the we sell: Kauri Museum, as part of  Pointed Electric Fence Battens survival of the whitebait.  st nd Matariki celebrations. 1 & 2 Grade Fence Battens  We are always grateful for the  Retaining Wall Timber Kaz and Jax from Bark NZ visited us with their dogs Razz support we receive from our  Weather Boarding school and wider community.  Rough Sawn, Gauged & and Lulu to help us learn how to behave safely around dogs. A group of hardworking Dressed Timber parents continued work on  Private Milling Undertaken  A group of Years 3 and 4 students participated in a re-establishing our vegetable Rippa Rugby tournament in gardens one Sunday afternoon, Dargaville. They had a fabulous and we had a fantastic turnout time and played extremely well at our annual Quiz Night. winning five of their six games. Julie Harper

100 to 1 wins Quiz Night Another successful Quiz Night Many raffle tickets were was held at the Sports Pavilion sold for a plethora of locally on June 18th. donated prizes. This year A sell-out crowd answered all the hotly contested trophy manner of difficult and not-so- returned once more to team hard questions, and even flew 100 to 1 in a narrow win during paper aeroplanes in a popular the tie breaker round. new round for bonus points. Paparoa Primary School PTA is While technically there were very grateful for the a few issues, and MC Jenny community support of this managed to lose her voice in evening, and looks forward to the introduction, overall it was next year which promises to a great success. be even bigger and better! PP

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Paparoa Hotel surprise Change Don't be fooled by recent signs at the Paparoa Hotel. It's been looking like it has been abandoned. However, of officers nothing could be further from the truth! Paparoa Lions recently held their Change of Officers Owner Pam Goode, can now setting of Pahi on the night and 60 people came announce there are new harbour, the rural to celebrate with the new lessees signed up and ready to background, and are team, this year being led by go. They are full of energy, and excited to be settling incoming President, Ashley ready to provide and create into a new lifestyle re-opens july Cullen. good service with pride and running a country flair. business. Fellow Lions from Dargaville, Northern Wairoa Kat and Aaron Morris are a They are working and Ruawai, plus ex- young couple who have come with an Auckland Lions and friends from from Vancouver, although chef to plan the food Maungaturoto, joined in Aaron is a Napier-raised Kiwi menus, and will be focusing outdoor furniture provided the occasion. Three new who went overseas to Canada on fresh and delicious local and flexibility of the dining members joined the club in his late teens. After a few ingredients. There will be great room and bar will be improved and new officers were years of subtle hints from Kat, opening specials during July with French doors and other installed for the next Lions' Aaron has returned home to and August, including special glass panels added. New Zealand for good. prices on pizzas. Takeaways will year. Past District Governor An exhibition of New Zealand and one-time Paparoa The Morris’s are excited to be be available - burgers, pizzas and delicious fresh meals. photography from the 60's resident Huck Taingahue, making a fresh start in Paparoa, and 70's will grace the hallway, from Whangarei performed where between them they There will be a brand new pub menu and great coffee too! with the plan to change this the formalities. bring a wealth of experience every four months. in hospitality, film, event They'll be up and running as An auction of donated Look out for the opening party, management, graphic design soon as possible with a two goods was an entertaining but in the meantime, come in and photography as well as a to three month plan to get way to finish the evening and meet the new managers, passion for good food. Aaron is things developed, as there are and to increase the club’s they'll love to meet you. bank balance. Thanks to a musician and event planner, many other exciting plans on Sharl Short for obtaining Kat an author, make-up artist the drawing board. As well as Follow Paparoa Hotel on donations for the auction. and self-taught cook. They love a repaint of the exterior, the Facebook for specials and check the new website - www. Pete Hames the feel of Paparoa, the buzz garden bar will be extended of our small community, the for the summer season, more paparoahotel.nz PP

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'The Catch' PAINTER White Rock Dave Stephenson returns Gallery Director Simon Mark-Brown, ● Interior central actor Nicol, and the White Rock keeps 'Rockin On'! lighting and sound people ● Exterior returned briefly to Paparoa for ● Waterblasting Winter can be a boring time unless a weekend mid June. you are an artist or crafter – cold, A top job wet weather can mean being indoors more than usual, so Their intention was to do some what better use of that time than to be creative. re-shoots and tidy up loose at a fair price ends. Threats of swimming in Our artists have been busy this month preparing for our wintry water were made and No job too small 'mini' exhibition of Kiwiana, to be dispayed for six weeks 09 431 6623 starting Friday 1 July, along with our usual six weekly there was much talk about refresh of work. Our artists have been challenged to Kaipara being the breeding 027 490 3522 produce a small 10”x 10” canvas, and as Kiwiana is an ground of sharks. Intrepidly, extremely large and varied subject, it will be interesting to however, the tasks were see the different interpretations. All works will be priced completed and the weather under $100, and will make great gifts for family overseas, remained fairly kind. Plus while travellers will find them small enough to tuck away nature turned on the best safely to take home. dawn, as they said, that had Lance Keay been seen in a decade! Several of our craftspeople have also entered the Contracting Ltd challenge. We have funky tikis made from pure wool However, if any locals were out blankets, and framed faux flax fabric depicting iconic and about on the Sunday night · Effluent Pond Cleaning Maori symbols. Of course there is still the usual display of that weekend, they may · Single Pass Tillage & Seeding of larger and varied paintings, quilts, jewellery and crafts have seen some odd goings on · Cultivation which our artisans continually strive to produce. at the one lane bridge just east · Fertiliser Spreading We have been lucky enough to obtain a grant from the of Matakohe. The crew were · Hay & Silage Mowing KDC Creative Communities fund, which is enabling us filming night shots of an old 4 6 Ton Trailer to run two art workshops in July, and a two-day mosaic wheel drive to integrate with · workshop with Pat George in August. These are an their previous filming. And Taipuha RD1, Paparoa, 0571 ideal opportunity for our members and others in the then the skies opened, which 09 431 6308 021 383 908 community to develop and improve their creative talents. hopefully will just add great [email protected] The gallery is always happy to enlarge its membership, atmosphere to this local film. so if you or someone you know is creative and would And, hopefully the crew did like to share that talent with other like-minded people, not catch a cold. membership forms are available at the gallery every day We are all looking forward to 10am-4pm and we would love to discuss it with you. the film's premiere in Paparoa “No job too small” date yet to be advised! PP Ross Latto What's on at The Kauri Museum A Few of our Favourite Things have brought some of their show from Friday 5 August to LICENSED The Textiles edition is opening favourites together to share Sunday 18 September with 16 June (within the Boarding with visitors. an open themed exhibition BUILDER House Exhibition Gallery). and competition showcasing Northland’s Legendary Axemen Kaipara creativity. Staff and volunteers of The This first online exhibition Kauri Museum who work explores Northland’s Matariki: Seven Stars, Seven House construction, alterations, alongside its approximately renovations, general repairs Legendary Axeman in a unique Stories 100,000 items every day, have series that highlights the origins Until 19 July, the Matariki- established their favourites. and evolution of the sport. themed art exhibition for the Ph 09 431 7442 021 772 766 The team who have worked PO Box 17, Paparoa old Otamatea District's seven with our textile collection Kaipara Art Awards will be on primary schools. PP

What’sWhat’s on at your Museum Matariki 'Seven Stars, Seven Stories' Join us in ourMATARIKI month long - 18 celebration JUNE - 19 JULY of Maori 2015 New Year 6 June - 19 July 2016 ‘OTAMATEA’ Primary Schools displaying the use of traditional and non-traditional materials to celebrate the Maori New Year. Northland's Legendary Axemen FREEAn audiovisual Entry to the & Museum digital dislay for residents of their ofindividual the Old Otamateastories 29 JuneDistrict. 2016 Free entry to the Museum for residents of the old Otamatea District 5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland. p: 09 431 7417 w: www.kaurimuseum.com

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Spotlight on ... Eccentric Ukes The Matakohe based ukulele group, aptly named Eccentric Ukes, began almost four years ago. Dennise Brownlie felt a need to extend her knowledge of the instrument and along with a group of other like-minded residents of the area, formed the band. Ages have varied from children to oldest member Ted Trembath who is 84 and plays a ‘banjolele’ (which is almost the same age). Now the group is looking out for any interested people with a basic knowledge of the ukulele and its chords, but as they are so busy they cannot accept people who have never played.

We began by gathering have three Rest Homes where for free. There was the recent range of ages and professions together any sheet music we we visit regularly and sing all fundraiser for storm ravaged and we enhance it by dressing felt would suit the uke and now the old songs to the residents. Fiji at Dargaville and we have rather eccentrically at gigs. have a repertoire of hundreds Other venues we've played at also played in a concert held We have a lot of fans who of tunes suitable for many include Paparoa's Wearable by Kevin Friedrich, a world- praise our individuality and ages and tastes, from world Arts, Matakohe's Pink Ribbon renowned accordionist, who one recent comment was that war favourites to country and breakfast, White Rock Gallery's holds annual fundraiser we have a lovely energy. We western and sixties hits. From Summer Fair, fundraising concerts for Dargaville love our music and we love to those small beginnings we concerts at Wellsford and a gig Museum. Kevin has invited see toes tapping and people have busked at various Kauri for the Warkworth RSA Club's us to join him next year for smiling as they recognize a Museum open days, at the 100-year commemorative the tenth gala anniversary tune. That’s really what we are Paparoa Markets (where we're dinner. As many of these are show which is very exciting. all about. regular players) and we also charity shows, we often play The name of our group suits a Dennise Brownlie

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(09) 439 2243 18 Freyberg Road, Ruawai 8 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press PTA Vintage car rally On July 2nd around midday about 50 vintage cars from the Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Club will be stopping in Paparoa at the Hall on their lunch break which will be catered for by the Paparoa Primary School PTA. They will be there over a two hour period or so and the community is welcome to come and have a look at the cars. The PTA will be selling sausages and baking so come and have a look at this vintage spectacle. Adventures under the Walnut Tree It’s been a busy Term 2 at Paparoa Playcentre where there's been a big overhaul. We’ve cleaned, gardened, waterblasted and reorganised our way towards a more welcoming centre for our children to learn and explore. A BIG thank-you to all the are all connected as one big families who help to make our Playcentre family. Musical notes centre the very best it can be. If you’re interested in We might be small, but we attending a session to see if with Heather Revel definitely make up for it in spirit. it’s the right place for you and Music is universal and unique But don’t be fooled, it's not your children, please don’t Learning to play Piano is a good base for any musical all work, there are plenty of hesitate to come along. It’s a experiences for you or your child. The Piano offers great opportunities for play too. wonderful place to make new benefits such as co-ordination, activity for both sides of We’ve had pikelet making, connections and to rekindle the brain, discipline of regular practice, and the satisfaction juice making, and lots of music old ones. of being able to play for your own pleasure as well as the making. We also learned If you have any questions, feel pleasure of family and friends. about Matariki with Polly, free to call Playcentre during You learn to read music notation in both the and of course it wouldn’t session times, 021 1852 954or treble and bass clefs and to use both hands be Playcentre without a Grace 021 0379 445 or 556 9141, simultaneously. Treble clef is basically from lot of painting, gluing, and Bianca 4316 730 or 021 782 456. middle C and to the right of the piano; bass playdough making! Session times are: clef is generally from middle C and to the notes on the left of Work has begun on our Tuesday 9:30am -12:30pm the piano. Treble clef notes are higher pitched and bass clef Paparoa Playcentre family and Friday 10am- 1pm notes are lower pitched. tree. This is an opportunity Developing good notation reading skills is a steady process to show the children how we that comes with regular practice and needs to be supported with some written theory work to help the learner gain better understanding of note placements on the stave. I tell all of my students that music notation is a CODE and it needs to be CRACKED. Once you have cracked it, you will be able to confidently read the only universal language in the world. That’s Music. Universal and unique. Transferring the notation to positions of notes on the piano requires good eye-hand co-ordination as well as good posture of the body and the hands and arms to enable controlled playing with nimble fingers. So what are you waiting for? Get code cracking and finger nimbling today. Making juice!

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Wearable art celebrates Scottish heritage As you approach the turnoff into Waipu on Highway 1, the huge wooden figure of a Scottish piper stares down at you. Waipu is famous for its Scottish heritage and for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly cafes, New Zealand’s best small museum and the iconic surf cove a wee bit further down the road. Alister Williams, well known in This heritage is even more in Northland for his excellent work Licensed evidence during July's 'Tartan with music, drama and dance, Building Practitioner Month' when a whole series is this year's show director. of events occur celebrating He will create a kaleidoscope all things Scottish. The festival for professional of artwork, music, light and building services commemorates the 1792 dance interwoven with myth repeal of the notorious Act and magic. of Proscription when, for forty years after the famous Appearing on stage along Battle of Culloden, Scots were with the contestants, will forbidden to wear their tartan. be the amazing troupe of young dancers 'Pulse', piper Steadily growing in popularity Bain McGregor, celtic music since its inception six years ago, maestros Twisty Willow and the now iconic Art’n’Tartan young performers from Circool Place your Wearable Art Awards are the circus school, to name but a culmination of the present few. day annual Waipu festival. Ad here Contestants are invited to Art'n'Tartan is supported by submit pieces of wearable art Whangarei District Council and reaching your community which must all contain some this year the sponsorship by for only $25/month element of tartan. Northland businesses is over all proceeds from advertising twenty thousand dollars with a go toward community projects Sections such as Salute to prize pool of sixteen thousand Scotland, Dressed to Kilt 2015 Supreme Award winner, Annie Newall S'ioch'ana - The Scottish Hill Trow dollars. Competition for these and Engine Room - the latter amazing prizes is intense. paying homage to the many The show, held in Waipu’s Celtic contact Paparoa Press amazing Scottish engineers Barn, is produced by the Waipu Waipu Museum Art’n’Tartan Wearable Art Awards takes 09 431 7209 and inventors - bring a variety Museum along with a whole [email protected] of stunning designs. host of dedicated volunteers. place this year on July 22 and 23 with three performances. (Friday, 8pm, Saturday 2pm and the Awards Night at 8pm). Tickets are available online NKAA Paparoa Show news from Eventfinder or direct HANDYMAn The AGM has been held and the following people are now from the Waipu Museum. holding office: Further details can be found President - Kate Battensby on the museum website, www. Secretary - Ann Butler waipumuseum.com, or direct all jobs, Treasurer - Gerard Sullivan. on 09 432 0746. You can also odd jobs be kept up to date on the Please take a look at the display of show cups and trophies in Art’n’Tartan Facebook page. the shop window of the Zephyr Oyster shop in Paparoa. Also have a look at the show website paparoashow.org.nz to Tickets are already selling see the schedule for the 2017 show's Indoor Section. Printed extremely fast - an event not to BUILDING & PAINTING Show schedules will be available later this month from be missed! Skelton's Drapery. Annie Newall ph Cam 431 6309 See page 12 for President's Annual Report 2016. PP Waipu Museum 021 77 77 92 Wearable Art Awards

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Cameron Philips Community Matters with Libby Jones CABINETMAKER Volunteer week Matakohe The middle of June each year is National Volunteer Week, and chances are that ▪ Kitchens it passed you by unnoticed. The theme this year was 'Make time and Thanks for ▪ Custom Furniture making time.' It was both a call to action and an appreciation of those who make ▪ Furniture repairs such a significant voluntary contribution to our communities. & restoration ▪ Custom run mouldings In our busy lives, time is what a genuine difference and that meetings, good leadership and ▪ Stairs & Timber Doors many people feel they lack their contribution is both communication). Recognise, ▪ Residential & most. Trying to make time to fit recognised and appreciated. appreciate and thank your Commercial Joinery in anything else can seem like Good volunteer management volunteers and supporters QUALITY WORKMANSHIP an impossible task. In fact, lack creates a win-win situation for regularly and genuinely, and of of time is the most commonly the volunteers and the group. course have fun. 09 431 7579 cited reason why people don’t [email protected] A bit of planning and the There are organisations volunteer, even though they http://cp-cabinetry.co.nz right person leading the team available to support say they would like to be able can make all the difference community groups if they to help. to volunteers’ motivation to need help in this area, such as Of course sometimes this can become and stay involved. Volunteering NZ and closer to

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Pink ribbon morning The warm buzz of conversation between old friends KMU SURVEYS LTD and new arose amongst breakfast-goers at the recent MAUNGATUROTO Pink Ribbon event held in the Matakohe Hall. Greetings were made over the choosing between a glass of juice or sparkling wine and thence on into the cosy hall where Ken Urquhart 100 settings around 10 tables were soon filled. Happy toe-tapping music was supplied by the Eccentric Licensed Ukes, all dressed in various pink attire. Raffle tickets Cadastral were purchased and lively chatter was soon followed by The breakfast catering team - CaterKing Surveyor the breakfast meals coming out of the busy kitchen. 09 431 8705 021 161 2344 [email protected]

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Otamatea Grey Power Our May meeting had much discussion including: 1. Organising a petition to government over the !OPENING SOON! legalisation of cannabis plant derivatives for illness and palliative care. 2. Our concern over the use of gyphosates for weed control. A letter has been sent to KDC. 3. Fluoridation of water supplies. Join us at Grey Power so we may be one voice to government, endeavouring to retain and regain our right to a healthy and fulfilling life. For more info contactKathleen Pattinson 4318 960 or Beverley Aldridge 4319 188. Online link for the petition is: toko.org.nz/petitions/petition-to- re-legalise-growing-small-quantities-for-health-benefits.

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NKAA President's Report 2016 Thank you and welcome to our 2016 North Kaipara Agricultural September Association Annual General meeting. This last year has been Carpet Layer exciting, challenging, frustrating and rewarding. Hospice 20 years experience The weather put a huge cloud going to go 'chasing bees'. luncheon over this year's Paparoa A&P Elaine and Gary Christie - for The Paparoa/Matakohe show. It rained right up to the helping sort the Association opening of the show, cleared supporters of Hospice and the Show, setting up Kaipara are in the process phone Ian Ross up for a hot and sunny show templates, bringing new and day, then rained again straight of organising another of fresh ideas, enthusiasm and their great fundraising after the show. commitment. All the best on a/h luncheons. So please keep 09 431 6939 Once again the committee your new adventure. Wednesday 14 September 027 4996 413 and volunteers stepped up Last year I wrote about free and come to the and shone through, under im- volunteers and the community. Matakohe Hall. There will mense pressure and expecta- Between the last AGM and be the usual great lunch: tion, but succeeded in putting this AGM we had two new cost $20, plus numerous on a hugely successful show. volunteers join us. A very multi draw raffles. Thanks must go to: small team to run this area's Doors open at 11am to ac . R & D M Donald all our stewards, judges, largest event. Are we wasting give time for mix 'n' mingle volunteers and helpers our time, our energy and our which is really important COMPUTERS . our co-ordinators who resources? because you meet Call Ross with your run their events with It’s easy to stand back and everyone there. Seriously! computer problems & repairs skill, enthusiasm and criticise, to be a naysayer and You have a good lunch, a He’ll even build a computer determination. a road block on our journey. great social time, and the . to your specifications Gabriella and Sue, who But without people prepared pleasure of supporting a took on Dairy Goats and to step up and get involved, very worthwhile cause. Cattle. teach, learn and help each The aim this year is to Ph 09 431 6221 . Stella and her team at the other, we may as well sell our indoor section. provide the funding for 027 932 8114 assets and issue grants for specialised pressure air . Ken and Kate for making rural activities. sure we had shearing. mattresses which not . I now challenge you to become only contribute to patient email: [email protected] Jason, Trevor and Karina for our wood chopping. involved in your community; comfort but allow for more join an association, a club or a . Tracy for manning the show skilled and professional table. group. Not just to participate, nursing of clients in their but to help run them. We have . Elaine and her team for own homes. lunches and refreshments. some wonderful and historic Tickets will be available events that need supporting. . Gary for making sure from: everyone had what they But we may lose them to needed. history and once they’re gone  Skelton's Drapery, may never return. Paparoa ◦ Limestone & Metal Cartage . Mike and Ross for most ◦ Truck & Digger Hire everything else. As I step down as President  Maungaturoto ◦ Farm Roads ◦ House Sites & I would like to thank my Pharmacy ◦ Earthwork & Dams driveways . And a special thank you ◦ Wrapped Silage & Hay to Jeanette who runs the committee and my supporters  The Hospice Shop, ◦ Cultivation equestrian event almost for having faith in me to do Dargaville ◦ Fencing & Mulching the right thing by them, by single handed! And at a  Ruawai Beauty and Maize the Association profit. A huge achievement. Health Silage I would also like to take this and by the planting & Paparoa A&P  Dianne harvesting opportunity to thank our out- going committee members: Show. McCracken, 09 431 7556 Tinopai.  021 720 590 Mike Poyner - my sounding Thank you, board and 'go to' guy, who’s Gerard Sullivan POKER CAR RUN Saturday, 17 May 2014 Starting 3 pm H. Jayne Short D.Pod.M MchS Northern Wairoa Hotel Registered with

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Viral storm over ... sweary tea cups! Letters from the Old Post Office One of the amazing artists we have in our midst has had a very ' busy few weeks lately. Karen Dennis (aka Trixie Delicious) had an The winterless North image go viral on Facebook (which we shan't print due to the kind The man-in-the-shed is wearing thermals. of language used!) Yesterday, he finally ventured out into the shed clad in two thermal singlets (one pink and one black) a blue and grey striped woollen jumper (formerly his good jumper) and a pair of attractively paint splattered navy trousers (also formerly his good going out trousers until he got confused and thought they were his work jeans, apparently because they are both blue). This picture of sartorial elegance was topped off with (or rather bottomed off with) a mismatching pair of greyish woollen socks (please refer to the previous soccus article discussing the whole issue of socks) and Roman sandals (because he couldn’t find his new gumboots). The dog and I finally tracked these down nestled on a bed of clean washing in the corner of the bedroom. Much muttering was heard from the shed and the dog and I deemed it best to busy ourselves elsewhere. Faint expletives and references to sub tropical and Northland could be heard, along with remarks pertaining to the woosy 7 Sins by Trixie Delicious wearing of thermals, let alone pink ones. After 5.6 million views and An artist forever and to her The dog and I allowed ourselves a smug grin. countless 'shares' later, orders core, Karen was finding her for her works have flooded in sculpting work becoming more If one abdicates from the wonders of shopping, then one from all corners of the globe, physically difficult, and would must grin and wear it. leaving Karen with a desire to only become more so. Deb hide out for a few days. Wanting to retain the ethos She recycles vintage plates of reusing and recycling old and tea cups, hand painting things, she moved into the the porcelain with all manner porcelain art work she is now of words; most of them renowned for. Her online store, creating a disorientating etsy, was still a new concept. juxtaposition against the but she rode the wave with feminine flowerwork with her ideas, receiving great something bold that perhaps suggestions and custom work not everyone would hang on from international buyers. a wall. Now, ten years later, she has Karen and husband Nigel more work on her plate than have lived permanently in one person could shake a tea Paparoa for the last three cup at! If you wish to view Licensed Café years, and have owned land Karen's work, a google search and at Whakapirau for 15 years. for Trixie Delicious will bring up It was their weekend holiday her store, but don't say you Bed & Breakfast destination while their children weren't warned about the Accommodation were growing up. mature content. PP CAFÉ: Open every day for Lunch, Morning & Afternoon Teas

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From our family to yours ... The benefits of mud PLUMBER As parents to free-ranging feral children, when the rain turns a hill into a mudslide, then all thoughts of immaculate lawns go out the window, as the to Ruawai children must slide in this mud! Turns out there is some solid though there is research in ● 30 years’ experience evidence mounting behind this that arena too. ● All plumbing services messy fun too. New research A few years ago, a german including new housing has shown that exposure study revealed people who and maintenance to friendly soil bacteria showered for two minutes in (Mycobacterium Vaccae) cold water developed fewer stimulates the immune system colds than those who took a A ndrew K enny causing the brain to release hot shower. Why? Because ph 027 642 8320 serotonin, the endorphin used the mild stress makes your to regulate mood. This also immune system think it should helps to reduce vulnerability be doing something and gives Keith the TV Guy to depression, and perhaps it a mini ‘workout’. This theory even regular muddy play can is backed up by czech scientists Freeview digital TV help to reduce allergies and who discovered that those asthma symptoms. Society 16 TV and who immersed themselves in 9 Radio/Music has become very 'clean' with cold water three times a week channels are antibacterial wipes, soaps and had a much higher level of currently being sprays regularly removing ALL white blood cells than those transmitted. bacteria, including the good. who didn’t. Nothing wrong with a bit of Satellite dishes, decoders, cable dirt, to balance it out! So there you have it. Slide around in mud, have a cold etc., supplied The washing machine is week for this reason and also shower afterwards and keep and installed. perhaps the least happy of because the clean off with healthy! this arrangement, and we freezing hose water is not 09 431 7143 limit mud bathing to once a greatly appreciated - even Jenny Gilberd-Longdon or 021 239 4251

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SHOP & BREW July Gardening (The new shop in Town) Well theoretically, as we have passed the shortest day, we are working our way back to spring, although it always seems Antiques the worst winter weather comes after the shortest day. It’s time to think about what you want to grow next season Home Brew Supplies and check out the catalogues. Hopefully you have planted Great Gift Ideas your garlic, cleaned up around your fruit trees and cleaned up around the perennials. If your strawberry plants need Layby Available replanting or you need new plants, now is the time. If you can grow them in a raised garden and put netting over the Winter hours top you will have a better chance of beating the birds. Feed Wed-Sat 10am-4pm Sun 11am - 3pm them with a good dose of sheep pellets or sheep manure 1994 Paparoa Valley Rd that some of the Duke of Edinburgh students have been 09 431 6547 selling to raise funds. Strawberries are reputed to crop better if they have a good winter chilling. Not sure if we will get that up here in the north. You can start planting early spring seeds towards the end Sheila's Choko Pickle of this month, but do it in a protected environment as it As there are still some chokos around, this month's recipe is for a can be cold at night. A hot bed is a good investment if you choko pickle. Chokos (chayote) originated in South America. want to get started early with seed sowing. It’s also useful 1.5kg chokos 6 cups malt vinegar for getting cuttings started. The advice I was given when 1 small cauliflower 1.5kg brown sugar looking at a large scale cutting-growing operation was "cold 500g onions tops and hot botts!” It seems to work well too! 1. Cut up the chokos, cauliflower and onions; cook in the vinegar Time to plant and prune roses this month. And also time to 2. Add the brown sugar and cook until tender - about 30min plant sweet peas, poppies and calendulas, but watch out for 3. Mix the following to a paste the slugs and snails. 1 cup malt vinegar 1 tsp pepper Stella 1 tbsp dry mustard 1 tbsp turmeric 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp salt 1 large cup of flour

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Tinopai Tales Holiday markets Queen’s Birthday weekend saw a good crowd at our 4th Market Day for 2016 held at the Tinopai Hall. The markets are held on Saturdays during Long Weekends. As usual there were lots of goodies for sale; home baking, preserves made from our local produce, new and used clothing, bric a brac, new-cycle goods, books, handcrafts and a sausage sizzle to boot. Stall holders pay a small fee to cover hall hire and the balance is donated to the local Coast Guard. Our next Market will be held on Saturday of Labour Weekend. Heather Revel

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Kaipara kids' yoga Why would you encourage your kids to do yoga? Here are seven great reasons: which also apply to adults! - Develop body awareness - Learn how to use their bodies in a healthy way - Manage stress through breathing, awareness, meditation and healthy movement - Build concentration - Increase their confidence and positive self-image - Feel part of a healthy, non-competitive group - Have an alternative to tuning out through constant

attachment to electronic devices. Kids' Yoga is being run in break through July, returning Paparoa on Tuesdays from the first week in August, and if 3.15-4pm with Jenny Gilberd- you would like a spot for your Longdon ($2 per child) and child (ages 5+) get in touch feedback from the kids has with Jenny Gilberd-Longdon. been great. Kids' yoga is also held in Each session is different, with Maungaturoto on Mondays TE ROROA LEARNING ASSISTANCE

games, stories and mandala with Natalie Stone ($8 per We are offeringTE ROROAthe following LEARNING programmes in Dargaville ASSISTANCE and Maungaturoto: - colouring, lots of animal noises child). We are offering theTE following ROROA LEARNINGprogrammes ASSISTANCE in Dargaville and Maungaturoto: and fun. In the summer we will If you are interested, for you or  Digital Literacy  Driver Education be outside on the grass, and your child, please get in touch We areLiteracy, offering Languagethe following and programmes Numeracy in Dargaville and Maungaturoto:- will therefore be able to have on Facebook with either  Financial and Life Skills  Work Readiness higher numbers of children. teacher. PP  HealthyDigital Literacy Lifestyles  Driver Education Paparoa Kids Yoga takes a  DargavilleLiteracy, Language is also offering and Numeracy Te Reo Maori and Youth Arts  Financial and Life Skills  Work Readiness Healthy Lifestyles ENROL*ENROL NOW NOW As well as Dargavillethe above, is alsowe areoffering offering Te Reo Tutor Maori Trainingand Youth (National Arts Certificate in Otamatea Quilters challenge AdultAs well Literacy as the above,and Numeracy we are offering Vocational/Educator). Tutor Training (National Some Certificate conditions in Adult apply. Otamatea Quilters Challenge Day was held in May. A year ForLiteracy more and details Numeracy about Vocational/Educator). our*ENROL programmes NOW Some or our conditions Tutor apply.Training ago members were please contact Steph or Janet on 0800 555 635 challenged to make As well asFor the more above, details we areabout offering our programmes Tutor Training or our(National Tutor TrainingCertificate in Adult a monochrome quilt Literacy andplease Numeracy contact Vocational/Educator). Steph or Janet on 0800 Some 555 conditions 635 apply. (using just one colour) which was to be 12"x For more details about our programmes or our Tutor Training 12". There were 14 please contact Steph or Janet on 0800 555 635 entries and first place went to Lynn King, second to Margaret Needham and third to Roz Dick. GET YOUR SHARE Do you use petrol for any off-road equipment and/or vehicles? The challenge for next year is to make a table runner using mostly the strip of material given to each member, to which other pieces may be Then you could be eligible for a rebate added. There is a year in which to complete the challenge. 67¢ PER LITRE REFUNDED How Much Are You Owed? The Quilters will hold First claim includes TWO YEAR BACK CLAIM their annual show at the Kauri Museum during Phone your LOCAL Excise agents October and November. Steve & Leonie 021 2444 663 They meet at 10am every ONSITE Consultation first and third Mondays of the month at the Paparoa Fuel Rebates Ltd gets the job done promptly Hall 10am. Anyone interested in joining is PUTTING CASH BACK most welcome. For more !! info ph Lynn 09 439 2262. IN YOUR POCKET Betty C www.fuelrebates.co.nz 18 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Bereavement thanks To the Paparoa and Maungaturoto Community We wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to all the community members who have joined in such a generous and caring way following the tragic death of our son, Jamie. The food and flowers given, messages of condolence and prayers offered up on our behalf have been a great strength to us. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with Russell Stewart and his family in their deep sorrow. Jamie was just 18 years old, he was a firm believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and we have the assurance and ultimate comfort that he is safe in His arms. The Word of God through the Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 4 v 13 - 18 gives us this assurance. Once again thank you all! Jeff, Anthea, Tarli, Sara, Larry and Casey Wearmouth Paparoa and Maungaturoto communities have all the felt the loss for both Wearmouth and Stewart families. The Brethren have long been part of the fabric of our towns and the rent will Our heartfelt condolences Kaipara Art Awards feature at take some time to mend. Our sympathies remain with them as go out to the Stewart and The Kauri Museum, opening they do with all members of our communities who have Wearmouth families in their night 5 August. Exhibition suffered loss. PP tragic losses of Suzie and open until 18 September. Sadie Stewart, and Jamie Wearmouth. Paparoa Volunteer Rural Fire Force AGM Monday July 4, Annual General Meetings Congratulations Sam Hunt on 6pm at Paparoa Hall. From July your 70th birthday. Sam has an 6 training nights change to the Progressive Paparoa Paparoa Hall Society interview on National Radio's first & third Tuesday of each Incorporated Committee AGM 'Sunday Morning with Wallace month (not Monday). Chapman' on 3 July. You may AGM Wednesday 20 July Monday 6 August, 6.30pm Cruiser Bar Justin and Sam Paparoa Hall also like to catch him on TV3's Paparoa Hall 7.30pm Paul Henry breakfast show and Healey have reopened this All welcome. All welcome 7pm ‘Story’ on 4 July. popular bar & grill, 7.30am to 10pm Tues-Sun, with Sunday Good neighbour in town Roast's from 5.30pm, Sundays! Roger Price took time one weekend to waterblast the g.a.s. Paparoa Now that John Does your Paparoa Paparoa town footpaths and Nicky have retired, we organisation have in front of shops as well as welcome the new owners - also Library extending onto the shop starting at the begining of July. something interesting frontages. Well done. is open on these Paparoa Hotel is also re- to tell the community? Saturdays Another local good sort Gary opening in July with new (Gravy) Greaves spotted on managers, and a new style (see We’ll be happy to place from 9.30 - 12.30 Pahi Road picking up rubbish, your news feature page 5). space permitting Saturday July 9 & July 23 especially cans we suspect Saturday Aug 6 & Aug 20 locals are responsible for. The Matakohe Bridges Project public meeting is yet to Avoid confusion and Ford Road keeps losing it's contact Paparoa Press be held. No date has yet been mark these dates on your road signs which is extremely email preferred set, but Sue Reyland will advise calendar. We're only able to annoying to people out the when she has it arranged with [email protected] be open every Marohemo/Whakapirau way. the principal transport planner 09 431 7209 Saturday fortnight. We can only surmise they are from NZTA. being sold, or otherwise, as trophies for people by the name of Ford or who have a fondness for Ford vehicles? Tinopai Plasterers Community Church Soup-a- Friday is held on the last Friday WE GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST QUALITY FINISH of the month during winter. Come along at 6pm for some company and fellowship and a quality Extra Virgin 35 Years experience in... meal provided. olive oil • GIB Stopping Art'n'Tartan Tickets are avail- Grown on the Kaipara able now for these shows on 22 • Fibrous Plastering Winners of Gold & Silver Awards and 23 July. It's a kaleidoscope Oliveti Northland 2012 of artwork, music, light and dance interwoven with From Farmers Market weekly for FREE quote, call us now! Or our Olive Grove located at myth and magic. Enquiries 46B Merril Rd (off Petley Rd) Trevor 021 0300 073 waipumuseum.com or 09 432 0746 (see story page 9). Ph 431 7572 Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 19

WHAT’S ON - july 2016 HOOK, LINE & Paparoa Press PP CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Special Events & Meetings SINKER Community Dinner Paparoa Sports Pavillion, Sat 2 July 6.30pm Fishing is a Bee Swarms ORT - The Mikado opens 2 July, season runs to 17July Theatre (Details page 6) bit mediocre If you see any bee swarms, Paparoa Fire Force AGM 4 July 6pm Paparoa Hall. All welcome. this month phone Mike PPI AGM 20 July Paparoa Hall 7.30pm. All welcome. and there 431 6008 or 021 134 3747 Paparoa Hall AGM 6 August Paparoa Hall 7.30pm. All welcome are not a lot The Kauri Museum "Matariki ' to 19 July "A few of our favourite things" from 16 of snapper June; "Northland's Legendary Axemen" video/digital presentation from June 29 around at Digger & Truck Kaipara Hospice Luncheon Matakohe Hall 14 Sept from 11am the moment. 2.8 tonne machine. Regular Events, Meetings and Organisations However, 5 tonne truck. Handy for Anglican Church St Marks 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am, Hook Road, Paparoa there have been a few those smaller jobs. Ararua Church 10.30am every Sunday, All welcome ph 431 6622 kahawai and a few Phone Owen 431 7123 Art Studio, Ruawai Mon 10-12noon; Tue 7-9pm, ph Frances 439 2554 gurnard. Some trips I've Arty Farties Summer Markets 9am-noon, opposite Village Green; Thur/Fri in the had are boomers, others Neuro Stress Release not so good. ‘Tile Shed’ ph Anne 431 6229; Crafty Kids Club 1st Sun of month 10-2pm at the Shed; (NSR) A healing system Beginners Patchwork Group, Mon 7pm, Te Pahi River Dr. I can only say keep trying. that promotes emotional Badminton Thursday - teens & adults 7pm, Paparoa Hall ph Pete 4316 822 If you don't have a hook Crafternoons 1st & 3rd Wed in month, 10.30-4pm, Tinopai Hall ph Jo 431 7219 well being. Find happiness in the water, you are not and satisfaction in your life. Exercise to Music Tue 10.30am Paparoa Hall $5 ph Rose 431 7418 going to catch anything! Jel Davenport 021 165 6226 Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 9-noon, Village Green Gravy Fire Force 1st & 3rd Tuesday in month 6.30pm Depot Rd ph Cohan 431 6668 Gardening Club 2nd Wed of month, ph Lyn 431 6090 Grey Power Last Wed in month,1pm, Anglican Church Hall, Mgto Library Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu1.30-4.30pm, Fri 9.30am-1pm Open alternate Saturdays - Jly 9 & 23, Aug 6 & 20 - 9.30-12.30pm Line Dancing Thurs 10am-noon Paparoa Hall ph Rose 431 7418 JULY TIDES - CALCULATED for PAHI-WHAKAPIRAU Mainly Music Wed 9.30am Paparoa Comm Church, ph Rebecca 431 7550 DATE LOW HIGH DATE LOW HIGH Matakohe Music Makers 2nd Wed month 7pm BYO Sports Pav'n $2pp 4316772 1st 1.55pm 7.52am 17th 3.01pm 9.03am Otamatea Quilters 1st and 3rd Mon month 10am, Paparoa Hall 09 439 2262 Outdoor Bowls Maungaturoto Green ph Tony 431 6026 or Brian 431 6884 2nd 2.56pm 8.55am 18th 3.48pm 9.52am Paparoa Community Church 10.30am every Sunday, 4 Hook Road 4317106 3rd 3.52pm 9.54am 19th 4.33pm 10.38am Paparoa Hall Functions venue ph Robyn 431 7306 or a/h Loraine 431 7290 4th 4.45pm 10.48am 20th 5.16pm 11.21am Paparoa Lions Dinner Meetings 3rd Mon in month 6.30pm, Sports Pavilion 5th 5.33pm 11.39am 21st 5.58pm 12.04pm Paparoa Playcentre Tues 9:30am-12:30pm, Fri 10am-1pm ph 0211852954 Playcentre or Grace 0210379445 or 556-9141 or Bianca 431 6730 or 021 782 456 Visitors welcome 6th 6.18pm 12.26pm 22nd 6.40pm 12.46pm Paparoa Primary School Term ends July 8 term 3 starts July 25 7th 7.01pm 1.10pm 23rd 7.23pm 1.30pm Paparoa Toy Library Wed 10.30-1pm, Paparoa Comm Church, Hilery 431 7330 8th 7.42pm 1.51pm 24th 8.08pm 2.14pm Sacred Soul Circle 2nd Sundays, 10am-12 Marohemo hall ph Helen 021 938 024 Selwyn Centre Thurs 10am for over 65's, St Marks, Hook Rd, ph 431 8193 9th 8.10am 2.33pm 25th 8.39am 3.02pm Sports Pavilion Functions venue, ph Vickie Owens 431 6432 for bookings 10th 8.50am 3.13pm 26th 9.28am 3.53pm St Mary’s Catholic Church 10am Wed, 6pm Sat, Maungaturoto 11th 9.33am 3.57pm 27th 10.22am 4.51pm Table Tennis Tues 7.30pm, Sports Pavilion $2 Pete 431 6822 Tennis Adults Fridays 9.30 and Saturdays 2.30pm ph Sue Skelton 431 6224 12th 10.19am 4.46pm 28th 11.22am 5.55pm Ukelele Players Beginners / experts, Thur 4pm Matakohe, ph Dennise 431 7012 13th 11.11am 5.43pm 29th 12.28am 7.06pm Waka Ama Tue & Thu 5pm, Sun 10am, Pahi Domain, ph Grant 027 474 3856 White Rock Gallery Open 7 days 10am-4pm, in Library building 14th 12.09pm 6.46pm 30th 1.35pm 8.14pm Yoga - Chair Yoga Paparoa Sports Pavilion Tues & Fri 9.30-10.30am $7 15th 1.10pm 7.50pm 31st 2.40pm 8.31am Yoga - Anamana Studio $10/session ph Jenny 09 280 9694, 021 114 3370 16th 2.08pm 8.47pm please update us with your details: [email protected] PP Community Directory EMERGENCY: FIRE ■ POLICE ■ AMBULANCE dial 111 COAST TO COAST HEALTH CARE OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES Community House. 09 431 9080 Maungaturoto Medical Centre: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri..... 09 431 8576 PAPAROA LIBRARY Membership free-of-charge, Wheelchair access Paparoa Clinic: Doctor Tue + Fri 8.30am-12.30pm...... 09 431 7222 Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu 1.30-4.30pm, Fri For urgent after hours medical service (Wellsford)...... 09 423 8086 9.30am-1pm. Open alternate Saturdays 9.30-12.30 (dates above) DISTRICT NURSE Dargaville Hospital ...... 09 439 3330 Healthline - 24 hour service...... 0800 611 116 PAPAROA PLAYCENTRE during session times...... 021 185 2954 PAPAROA PLUNKET Cynthia Keay...... 09 431 8187 HOSPICE KAIPARA Dargaville Hospital...... 09 439 3330 PLUNKET Helpline ...... 0800 933 922 KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL Helpline ...... 0800 727 059 Mangawhai Office...... 0800 100 388 PAPAROA PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 09 431 7379 LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Service, Maungaturoto.09 431 8969 PARENT PORT Inc. free help for families Linda...... 09 425 9357 LIONS CLUB PAPAROA Secretary Alistair Banks...... 09 431 6373 PHYSIOTHERAPY Lyndsay Bargh/ Lynne Butterworth ....09 431 9062 MAUNGATUROTO CHIROPRACTIC...... 09 431 8019 Paparoa Tues/Fri 8.30am-1pm. Mgto Mon/Thur from 8am/Fri pm. MAUNGATUROTO PHARMACY...... 09 431 8045 PODIATRIST / FOOTCARE Jayne Short 020 4022 6598 09 280 9908 MAUNGATUROTO REST HOME ...... 09 431 8696 YOUTH & WHANAU FOCUS South Kaipara, Rose ...... 09 431 7418 20 PP The Back Page Paparoa Press HarbourCare planting days involve many HarbourCare's calendar has been very busy over the tree planting months this WEBER BROS. May and June, involving many community volunteers and school students. LTD Kaipara gullies and stream banks are gradually being planted up, aiming for out 15000 this year. The first planting out day at the end of May was held at Sue and Mike Dawson's in Te Pahi River Builders Drive. Although the weather wasn't promising first thing, it For Quality Custom Built Homes turned out fine and sunny and and all your building needs they planted "just a couple of hundred - a bit of a loosener" Ph / Fax Ralph 09 431-7087 Sue setting out plants as Mike said. OHS Primary Industries students At Roadley's property, Batley, Gary 09 431-7498 the Spark Foundation supplied a gang of people to help local volunteers. The Primary Industries Class from Otamatea High School visited the Harbourcare nursery, making themselves busy potting up some REMEMBER! houhere, doing some weeding, and giving the kanuka a last trim.   Junior volunteer Josh at Te Pahi River Dr  Matakohe School's senior Your students participated in another successful planting pets out day held at Ruatuna. It is need a the third year the school holiday group has helped out; as always they were capable and too enthusiastic. A real bonus this year was that they were guided through the Ruatuna Matakohe School visit Ruatuna Homestead, the birthpace of Gordon Coates. PP

LIFESTYLE AUTOS Geckos in the kaipara Roger Price New Zealand has around 99 species of lizard which are either skinks or geckos. Little copper- coloured skinks are commonly seen around the garden especially on warm sunny days but geckos are another story entirely. Although the gecko is long Full Geckos have broader lived, it is slow breeding Mechanical heads than skinks and no and is very susceptible to Services eyelids (they lick their eyes change; the loss of New to keep them moist). Their Warrants Zealand forests (their safe of Fitness feet are covered in tiny and nourishing habitat) bristles which helps them has had a huge effect on Paparoa Valley Road climb upside down on any its numbers and survival. surface which is handy They are particularly next door to G.A.S, when you live in a tree! vulnerable to rats, stoats, Phone 431 6620 Geckos, like skinks, can wild cats and possums. detach their tail if grabbed Pictured is the Common by a predator but they need Auckland Green and Forest New Zealand has a rich and their tail to climb. Gecko which can be found in the unique range of plants, animals and fungi and our These little creatures are very rich biodiverse Kaipara region. Have you seen any? They are Kaipara region is right up PAINTING helpful around the garden there in its wealth. The level and help to balance out the listed as endangered but only in the past decade has the of distinctive biodiversity is as Building insect world. They feed on high as such world-renowned larger invertebrates including Department of Conservation Gib Stopping significantly focused its ecosystems as the Galapagos crickets, moths, slaters, Islands. • Alterations earthworms, flies, grubs and efforts on these species. • Maintenance Projects include breeding and The gecko is another special caterpillars, grasshoppers, • Interior & Exterior cockroaches, earwigs, slugs, keeping lizards in captivity, little creature that we can all small spiders and many other translocation, predator do something towards anything considered small insects. control and habitat protection. ensuring its survival. PP CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN Next month we will give more information on how we in the Kaipara can help to save ourgeckos. “We conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. Patrick Johanson, Fisher St, Pahi 021 154 5679 09 431 6020 We will understand only what we are taught” [email protected]