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Memorial for Brian and Marie Pyke From their childhood in Piopio, lasting From England, you would expect they were memories have brought the Pyke family used to rain, however Marie was said to have back with a Memorial for their late mother described her first 10 months in NZ as the and father, Brian and Marie Pyke. wettest she’s ever been in her life. On Saturday the 29th of February, a seat was After a year at Ruawai, they shifted south to unveiled at the Rukuhia Domain by Brian Piopio and in 1961 Brian started with the and Marie’s two daughters, Val and Celia. Piopio Vet Club. The family lived in the Together with their two brothers, Chris and little vet club house on Kaka street and all Nick, the memorial for their parents had been four children went to school in Piopio. a well-planned out event. Marie diversified her talents and around 1971 Although Brian and Marie may not have she taught at the Piopio District Highschool been known to us all, they put forth a (as it was then known) for two years. Both tremendous amount of spirit into our village Brian and Marie (and all four children) loved during their many years in Piopio. riding horses and formed lasting family friends with many still in our district. They moved house to behind the Piopio sale Together with their four young children, yards and later to a small farm on Tikitiki Chris (6), Val (5), Nick (4) and Celia (1), Over the years, Brian was president of the Road, before leaving the district . they initially departed England in 1959 for Piopio Light Horse Club and Pony Club and America. They brought a car in New York he was also instrumental in developing the Thank you to Celia, Val, Nick and Chris for and travelled overland to the other side of the national Riding Club. He was their special contribution to our community States, before then boarding a boat bound for one of the initial instigators in forming the in memory of Brian and Marie. New Zealand. Hanovarian Society of New Zealand. Marie was a dedicated instructor and loved by all. They arrived in New Zealand in 1960. Both Brian and Marie were qualified veterinarians Brian was also active in the Piopio Theatre, and Brian began practicing with Ruawai Vet for those that remember the days of local Clinic in North Auckland. theatricals.

Pony Club camp at the Bevege’s 1969L – R: One of the Wagstaff girls, Roger Bevege, Brian Pyke, Matheson, ‘Charlie Horse’ (nickname for the boy on the pony behind )Audrey & Jim Bevege, Peggy & Bill Finch.

Instructors course Mairoa L-R: Brian on Gaylene (Barbara (Hansen), Marie on Rusty (belonged to L-R Back: Vicki Stott, Ruth & Barry Stott, Lynda Cooper (Lord), Jon Nelson, Lynda Baines (Toms), Olivers), Dicky (Miss Dickens – instructor), Jim Margie Macalister (Finlayson) Bevege, Errol O’Brien probably on one of Jim & L-R Front: Pat Finlayson, Jean Toms, me, Audrey Bevege & Val Ballinger Audrey’s horses. WWW.PIOPIO.NET.NZ

BIRDTALK Thank you from Piopio Berry Editors [email protected] Orchard for your support throughout the season. We are now closed due to Community feedback and articles are coronavirus. welcomed and appreciated. The views Frozen berries continue to be available published in this publication are not now and through the winter. those of the editor but of the Please ring or email to arrange pickup contributors. Articles must not be time. longer than 280 words and may have Please everyone, keep well. accompanying photos. Cheers Angela We reserve the right to edit any material ADVERTISING CHARGES It’s an uncertain time for our community, our country, our world! The District Council has asked *Local Business: $35/issue - for research into Historic Buildings and approximately business card size To our readers: we hope that these next Structures within the district, tasked to *Clubs & Organizations: Free up to 75 four weeks go as smoothly as they can and Danny Tanaka from Simmons and words that you all stay well. *Out of Area Casual: $45/issue - Associates. approximately business card size He has requested if anyone has any *Classified Advertisements: $5 per 3-line historic information about the following advertisement sites or could refer him to someone that *Package: Annual $200. Includes six does, it would be appreciated. advertisements and one special 1/3 page Thank you to Mr John Petre, who has ‘My Business’ article annually already contributed his time and [ Proudly supported by our local businesses ] knowledge towards the research. 1) Mapiu Hall Country 2) Waitangauru Hall 3) Mapiu Store Tony and Paula Buckman 4) Mairoa Hall [email protected] 5) Mokauiti Hall 6) Hall Within our district several defibrillators are Prizegiving for Fishing 7) Miners' Hostel on hand in the event of Club is postponed and we are 8) Red Barn Waitomo 10) The Ponga Pavilion at Aranui an emergency. looking forward to doing this Danny Tanaka Piopio Township: sometime in the future. Simmons and Associates Ltd Owls Nest and . 027 714 7136 Surrounding districts: Mahoenui (Coleman’s woolshed) ARIA ORIENTEERING DATE CHANGE Aria Cosmopolitan Club, and Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to change our Orienteering date to th Waitanguru Hall also have these on Friday 12 June. Please amend your calendars to this date. hand. A free App is available on google If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me. Playstore to locate machines Kind regards throughout New Zealand. Nicola Alcock Office Manager Aria School Phone: (07) 877-7857

Page 2 Rededication Ceremony for WW1 Veteran

Postponement date to be advised Rowan Miller, regional co-ordinator for the NZ Remembrance Army discovered that Private Albert Rainbow, WW1 veteran had not received an official memorial, rather he simply had a wooden cross with a hand painted name on it. Uniquely he was also one of only 500 POWs from the First World War. He was killed in an accident in 1922, before his service medals had even been awarded. Rowan successfully applied to Veteran's Affairs to have a service memorial instated for him and it was intended to have a rededication ceremony just prior to ANZAC Day to unveil the new memorial. Due to recent events, the rededication ceremony is postponed until further notice. The service will be attended by a number of dignitaries including Hon Barbara Kuriger and a representative of the Australian High Commission. Any interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Following the service there will be light refreshments at the Piopio Cosmopolitan Club.

Piopio ANZAC Commemoration Saturday 25th April Has been cancelled due to Covid-19 Please use this day to privately remember our fallen and support our retired and current Personnel. The ANZAC Parade and Service was being organised by Waitanguru Branch Rural Women NZ supported by the Piopio Lions. Future community input is most welcome. Please give Jenny Brodie (877 8033) or Liz Morgan 027 2846653 a call if you have any queries.

Piopio Retirement (Paearuhe) Village consider living in the village in the future to let us know. Although Paearuhe Village is enjoying done through a major fundraising Let us know also if you could be almost full occupancy, there is not a project in the district ($129,000). interested in purchasing a home if one large waiting list of people wishing to The purpose of the Village is to provide comes available. live there in the future. comfortable and affordable housing for Paearuhe Village has two 2-bedroom If we do have a vacancy we always go people over 60, or with a disability, who units, five 1-bedroom units, and three to the waiting list first then try to fill the have either lived in the Piopio district or DIGGER /TRUCK HIRE privately owned homes. vacancy by ‘word of mouth’ rather than have friends or family here. advertise. Contact Jenny Brodie (Secretary) There is no obligation to take an Ph 877 8033 or Gavin Todd The Village lies on land donated by Mr available unit if you are on the waiting (Chairperson) Ph 877 7700 Roy and Mrs Jessie Boddy in 1979 and list. the landscaping and initial planning was Piopio Retirement Trust Board We therefore urge anyone who may Page 3 The Latest Surplus: News from Piopio Community Fruit & Veg Stand

It’s that wonderful time of the year posts on what’s on offer each day, as Karen Barrett when bumper crops of seasonal fruit well as the main “Community Fruit & are upon us and on offer at our Veg Stands” page to see what’s [email protected] Community Fruit & Veg Stand. happening at different stands around 8778 012 New Zealand. First it was plums, plums, plums, now it’s a mix of apples, apples, apples and peaches, peaches, peaches, with pears; feijoas, quince, figs and walnuts coming along soon. Anyone growing tomatoes this season knows it wasn’t the best year for those. I think perhaps because we had a blast of chilly weather right when they were flowering and setting fruit. If you tried to grow tomatoes this season for the first time, please don’t be put off by what happened. As the saying goes: if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again! The trusty telescoping fruit picker was deployed on a number of huge plum trees as well as heritage apples after calls came out and/or I approached houses with dripping fruit trees. I’m getting over my hesitancy about knocking on doors for the cause, since everyone to date has been graciously willing to share. My offer still stands to come and pick fruit that people are unable or too busy to pick themselves, so long as you are willing to contribute it the Stand. Depending on quantity picked and its condition, some may get taken to the food banks and Hillview. Let’s make sure that the good fruit grown in our Donna and I are now working from home, wider area gets used and doesn’t go to contact details below. waste. We are keeping in touch with our clients On a related note, I am propagating and together with the assistance of our some heritage fruit trees: Blackboy suppliers and reps, we are recommending and white peaches, Mapiu and the best options for each individual client. Grandpa Anselmi’s damsons, “Huia” As you can imagine all suppliers are figs, the “Old Post Office” walnut, inundated with worldwide client requests and plums. Experimenting with Mrs. as well as changing government White’s and the Kawana and Tui advisories, and patience is key at this Street plums for the first time this year to see if I can get those growing. If time. As soon as we are being updated you’re interested in a free seedling we are passing this information to our tree of any of those (assuming they clients. We will also be using this grow this season), let me know and valuable isolation time to keep updating I’ll put them aside for you. and upskilling so we are prepared when the virus passes. You may not realise it, but Piopio operates one of the more sustainable Keep safe and healthy, look out for one stands in this national initiative, with another- this too will pass. thanks to everyone who contributes and keeps an eye on things. Your [email protected] support matters and is appreciated. Mobile: 027 333 8531/ Home Landline: 07 878 7306 Check out our FB page “Piopio [email protected] Community Fruit & Veg Stand” for Mobile: 021 545 026

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Mokau Kohunui Marae Rebuild Project He Urunga mou, he wahi since the early 1920’s was and is this project whakataa, he wahi whangai e te important so that we are able to especially from tinana mou,he wahi whakatau move forward with the knowledge Te Puni Kokiri ngakau, he Paa mo ngaa Iwi katoa that we were upholding the mana and the o Piopio. of those who did that mahi before Department of Internal Affairs. In 2017 Mokau Kohunui Marae us. Phase 1 of the rebuild is to set about establishing a strategic These wananga and hui were a demolish the current ablution plan with the help of Te Whare turning point in the Mokau block to make way for new Wananga o Aotearoa and Kohunui Marae rebuild project bathroom facilities and also put in Community . which has been a 2 year process to new septic and water systems. Through this many families get to the stage where ground The next phase will hopefully be alongside the Trustees and Komiti work was to start on March 16th the dining and kitchen areas, then put in place goals to future proof 2020, since delayed due to the wharenui and grounds. During the buildings, grounds, lockdown. the rebuild of the ablution block infrastructure. Strengthening te reo The journey has meant Trustees of Mokau Kohunui Marae will be and tikanga at the marae and the marae have needed to involve closed until July or until work is bringing our people together were their whanau in planning and completed. high priorities which included consultation which has been great If there are any queries or if establishing a robust Charter and for us all to get to know each other families need alternative venues sharing information on the history and meet regularly for a project please do not hesitate to contact of the marae. that is important to me. Ngaa mihi nui, Acknowledging all those who built us. Kristen Pari - the marae, who moved buildings We are thankful to all those who [email protected] or and kept Mokau Kohunui afloat supported and continue to support 0274713788

PagePage 55 MOKAU EASTER …. New event dates to be advised if able to hopefully, at a later date, you can reschedule come and meet the carvers in a relaxed setting and see them working There would have been four good their magic. Entry is free and they reasons to visit Mokau this Easter: will have their unique treasures for Bone carving in the Hall; Pop-up craft sale. market; Family Gala at Tainui Wetere Domain; and new displays at Mokau Friday night was to kick off at 6pm Museum and Gallery. with a shared community dinner and a keynote address by professional artist The bone carving symposium has Daniel Ormsby of The Red Shed, gathered momentum over the last four Waitomo. Carving was to take place years and is now a national event that from 9am to 5pm Saturday and ,. was to attract over 40 carvers from Sunday and till noon on Easter New Zealand and Australia. Nowhere Monday. This year’s special guest Bottom image from a previous workshop and above a else will you see such a large gathering carver was to be Fumio Noguchi from piece made by Fumio Noguchi out of deer antler of carvers and it is right at your back Nelson, one of New Zealand’s most door. Although the event will be and Steve Myhre, two more of New admired bone carvers. Also making affected by NZ’s current lockdown, Zealand’s best. guest appearances were Owen Mapp We wish to thank Council for its generous financial support through the Creative Communities scheme. Through this arts funding initiative, has nurtured Mokau Bone Carving to the point that it now runs independently with its own corporate commercial sponsor, First Gas. View mokau bone carving facebook page to get an idea of the carving you could experience. For further information, contact event organiser, Mike Brown [email protected] mb: 027 2236 138 TOY LIBRARY [email protected]

It’s a tough decision that nobody wants but COVID-19 is fast evolving and we to make! need to be prepared. But we have decided to temporarily I’m really sorry to have to close down until further notice. inconvenience everybody , I will be slowly contacting members to Thanks from Lulu return toys in a timely manner. This may seem like a strong reaction, Kasun recently had a day out on the Davis Motors News water down in Mokau which he We’d like to introduce to the enjoyed, despite not having sea legs Community our latest recruit, Kasun and suffering the funny tummy. Lol Suranimala. Kasun is currently undertaking English Kasun originates from Sri Lanka and Language lessons to enhance his brings with him a wealth of knowledge communication, so we please ask for and experience in the Automotive your patience and understanding as he Industry. is getting to know us here in Piopio. He has been in New Zealand for the And on that note, we would like to last 6 months and hopes to have his thank the Community for the wife and son join him here soon. continued support over the past year. We hope 2020 has been kind to you all He enjoys swimming and going for so far. drives in his time off and has been exploring the area. Davis Motors Ltd Page 6 Opening Hours / Fees and Charges Piopio Garden Circle change of day for Piopio Transfer Station Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm It is now on the 3rd Thursday of each Cherrybank Stud and May was to be Wednesday 9.00am – 1.00pm month apart from December which is the Hamilton Zoo- please contact us Saturday 8.00am – 12 noon on the 1st Thursday. There will be no prior to visits to ascertain if they will Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm meetings in January or August. This be going ahead. April we were going to visit Cheers, Gillian Fees and Charges 2019 Blue Council Rubbish Bags Free Disposal of Unofficial bags $12.00 Wheelie Bin $32.00 Car Boot $35.00 Van $62.00 Ute $70.00 Trailer $70.00 Special Refuse (e.g. Whiteware) $20.00 Televisions – each $31.00 Computer – each $19.00 Toaster/Kettle/video recorders $8.00

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Page 7 SPORTS NEWS out of the coaching job and Ben Piopio Rugby Club Draper and Roy Simpson have taken up the reins. So far, we have had really We are happy to announce that the good numbers and talent at training season has started- but unfortunately coupled with a lot of enthusiasm. Corona Virus has put a halt to Considering the hot dry conditions, it proceedings. At this stage all club bodes well for another top year for rugby is on hold until April 18th. A PPRFC. review of things from that point will We will keep you informed as to be done and it will be decided where when and what rugby will develop. To we go from there. all our sponsors and supporters thank This season we are looking forward you for waiting we look forward to to another very competitive year. We getting back on the field. wish to try and carry on (and better) Congratulations to Kathryn Corry for the momentum developed over the last Until then Keep Safe her recent success at HOY, Horse of the 4 or 5 years. Gary Jeffries has stepped Pete Hurley PPRFC Year Show. Competing against New Zealand’s best, she came home with the following placings: Ganache MH : 2nd, 2x3rds, 6th in Musical Freestyle, 4th in HOY title. Finished 5th in National Musical Freestyle series Elementary level. Anuschka PSH : 5th, 8th & finished 6th in the National Musical Freestyle Series, Advanced Medium level

Both pictures Ganashe MH

The Piopio Amateur Swimming The weather was kind, the pool looked Club held another very successful great and many thanks to the multitude Carnival on Sunday the 1st of March, of parent helpers and officials from all at our Piopio Community Pool. districts on the day. Almost 60 competitors on the day, Results showed over 80% of our students from Taumaranui, Tekuiti, Te swimmers shaving seconds off their Awamutu and competed personal bests during the event. with our team of 28 Piopio Club Congratulations to all involved and see Swimmers, ranging in age from seven you again next year! Kate Carter to seventeen. WOMEN’S HAVE-A-GO GOLF SERIES: Postponement date to be advised if able to reschedule Hi all potential female golfers! Renee Fowler from Taupo Golf Club.

If you have always wanted to have a go I would then love to see you all go and at golf but never really done anything join a club of your choice in the area, about it……..these FREE Have-A-Go take your families along, give them a go sessions could be for you. and enjoy this sport together. You can play golf socially or All women and girls across the North competitively throughout the year. are welcome to come Please send this on to friends and put it along to the Fun and Relaxed Sunday up on facebook. Call me with any afternoon sessions at Waitomo Golf Club questions. – 29th March and 5th April to begin with This Project is supported by Sport – then possibly 19th and 26th April. Waikato This is Me, Te Kuiti All gear will be provided as well as a Community House Trust, Waitomo cuppa and snacks to finish the day. District Council, New Zealand Golf, Waitomo Golf Club. Our coach will be Golf Professional Cheers, Dede

Page 8 Mairoa Muster – A huge success For the sixth time in February, and good food. Most are repeat Mairoa Line dancers hosted an attendees and the event has annual muster with participants become so popular we are in the coming from between embarrassing position of having Wellington and Auckland for a to limit numbers. weekend of dance, socialising Camp Mairoa below. Right: Rain dance on the street, not sure if it worked!

councils are at with identifying areas of Federated Farmers Update indigenous vegetation in their district. In this regard the work Waitomo Huge effort Fortunately this concern has been District Council has been undertaking widely shared by councils across New for their district plan review should go a Submissions on the National Policy Zealand who, on behalf of their long way towards meeting that aspect of Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity respective ratepayers, used the public the NPSIB requirements. (NPSIB) closed 14 March 2020 and consultation process to push back Federated Farmers understands over Federated Farmers took the opportunity strongly on the potential 7000 submissions were lodged. That is to remind Government that farmers implementation costs. fantastic effort on the back of a tough value and are proud of their year of central government proposals. The purpose of the NPSIB is to set out achievements around retaining and objectives, policies and implementation managing indigenous biodiversity. Like many of the previous proposals, requirements to maintain indigenous Farmers who have actively managed or including the Essential Freshwater biological diversity. The NPSIB is set protected biodiversity to date have package, the worthy goals and by central government but it will be largely done so voluntarily, so tell us intentions, have been lost with poorly implemented by local government and they are offended and discouraged by drafted consultation documents. will be paid for by ratepayers not the proposition that red tape and Readers are left with more questions taxpayers. It is also very descriptive regulations is needed to tell them how than answers unfortunately. meaning once central government to operate their farms in sympathy with Federated Farmers lodged a substantial makes the final decision councils will biodiversity. 200-page submission on the NPSIB have no choice but to do what it says. For more details on the NPSIB after our analysis of the proposals Common concerns raised by submitters triggered serious concern as to whether proposals or for a copy of the FFNZ include the lack of capacity and regional and district councils had the submission please go to our website capability within councils to implement resources, both in terms of staff and www.fedfarm.org.nz or contact Hilary the NPSIB as proposed and the dollars, to meet the requirements which Walker, Senior Policy Advisor at associated costs. The costs will vary will be imposed on them by central [email protected] or ph 0800 depending on a number of factors but a government. 327 646. significant one will relate to where Page 9 THANK YOU, Richard & Nicky Atkinson

1st April 2020 marks the start of a new property on Paekaka Road. They, over Jennie Howie’s role last year – era in the lives of Richard and Nicky along with Anna Martyn, one of form the shareholder team who will Atkinson who have served the Piopio Atkinson’s senior vets and John continue trading as Atkinson & community in a stellar fashion with Bernau, the trading manager who took Associates after the 1st April 2020. their business Atkinson & Associates Veterinary It is worth noting that Richard Services for the last 34 and Nicky had strong interest years. from a corporate veterinary group but chose to keep the After searching for some business independent and time, they have found a owner/operated. team to take over their ‘baby’. It was very They really enjoy travelling important to the couple that and once the pandemic has the right people were able to settled plan on enjoying many take the business over and more trips away. They have continue the excellent raised their daughters Georgia independent service and and Ashley here in the Piopio advice that they are so well community and have no plans known for. to move away. Michael and Hannah Catley A big thanks to the Atkinson were both working as vets family from everyone here in in Otorohanga previously Piopio, all the best for the and have relocated to future and enjoy your new Piopio, purchasing a found freedom!

reasonable deer head, “and I probably Hunters converge on Pureora for annual competition pass up more deer than I shoot these days”. Hunters from across the upper North DOC’s Pureora Village Field Base “As you get older, you get more Island were to converge on the Pureora (Barryville Rd) from midday on 19 selective,” he says. “I plan to keep Forest Park over the next few weeks for April, with entries taken from 10am. involved in this as long as I can stand one of the ’s longest Casual observations through the 32 up.” running and most anticipated Red deer years of the competition suggest hunting competitions. There have been years when he’s come recreational deer harvest through the back from the competition hunt empty- The Pureora Forest Park Hunting roar has remained reasonably stable, handed – part of the challenge and Competition usually runs from 13 with an improvement in antler quality. mystique of hunting and emphasising March to 19 April and is the only The annual competition is now an the need for hunters to be prepared and hunting competition in the country intergenerational affair for Te Kuiti experienced with their stalking and organised by the Department of hunter Bruce Dunn, who has entered roaring/calling skills. Conservation (DOC). every year since its inception and is Mr Dunn points to two key aspects as It has been held since 1988 and, along now joined by his teenager grandsons being crucial for those entering the hunt with the annual Sika Show and when he participates. – the need for individuals to be fit (he Competition, is one of the most popular Mr Dunn says one of the biggest does a lot of walking in the lead-up to hunting competitions in the upper North changes he has seen in the competition the competition), and hunters taking the Island. It usually sees hundreds of is the evolution of technology – appropriate measures while in the hunters converge on access points to the particularly the use of GPS systems, forest. 78,000ha forest. allowing hunters to go deeper into the For more information on the Kina Campbell, DOC Te Kuiti’s Senior forest. competition or enter email Ranger Community says the event suits A hunter for more than 60 years, Mr [email protected], or visit DOC’s experienced and competent hunters with Dunn says he always tries for one website. a high skill level. The competition culminates with official head measuring by trained New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Douglas scorers. Prizegiving would have been held at

Page 10 COMMUNITY SERVICES & BUSINESSES LOCAL FACILITIES Piopio College (07)8778173 Piopio/Paearuhe Retirement Piopio Community Sports Meeting rooms available for Village (Rukuhia Domain) Aria Cosmopolitan Club Hire Jenny Brodie (07) 8778033 Tony Schrafft (07) 8777812 All Saints Church [email protected] COMMUNITY Co-operating Parish of Piopio, Cloverleaf Café Aria & Mokau.Main Road, Piopio Rugby Club (07) 8778368 Piopio Police 07 8770490 Piopio. Worship service 10am President Peter Hurley Crime stoppers 0800555111 Night Owl Bar and Eatery Reverend Jekheli Singh (07) 8777577 We live in a great community so (07) 8778769 (07) 8788026 Secretary Emma-Jane let’s stop these few who are www.theowlsnest.co.nz McKinney (07) 8778415 taking from us. Laver Marine E: [email protected] E:[email protected] (07) 8778484 Piopio Swimming Club Fat Pigeon Café www.crimestoppers-nz.org M: 0211054737 Kate Carter M: 0212645771 (07) 8778822 Opportunity Shop/Mustard Piopio College Community E: [email protected] Seed Piopio Cosmopolitan Club Library (07) 8778173 Colleen Strahan (07) 8787918 Pony Club (07) 8778204 E: [email protected] President Olivia Buckley 18 Aria Road Community Fruit & Vege Piopio Berry Orchard Head Coach Maree Bradcock Stand (07) 8778490 Senior Citizen’s Organisation Secretary Kina Campbell Karen Barret (07) 8778012 Meetings first Tuesday every (07) 8776872 Oily Rag Garage and Tyre E: [email protected] Service (07) 8778159 month, 10am All welcome. E: [email protected] Wendy Weinberg (07) 8778686 The Old Piopio Post Office Tennis Club Big Sky Physiotherapy and Art Gallery Senior’s Exercise Classes Reon Verry (07) 8788678 Acupuncture M: 0224370789 Wendy Weinberg (07) 8778686 Erin Barclay (07) 8778842 or King Country Hunt Club Waitanguru Rural Women 0278879785 Housie Thursdays President Joy Hurley Liz Morgan 0272846653 E: [email protected] 1pm Senior Citizen’s Room (07) 8777577 Piopio Dental Everyone ’s welcome Shirley Bardsley (07) 8778725 Trail Bikes and Moto Cross Dr Kim Tatham (07) 8778864 ACTIVITIES and Track [email protected] Justice of Peace ATTRACTIONS Darren Lupton (07) 8778054 Vikki Hall (07) 8778058 Carley Jane Beauty Waitomo Ski Club Clive Fredericks (07) 8778048 Hairy Feet Waitomo M: 0210424493 (07) 8778003 Kim Tatham Marriage Celebrant (07) 8778820 King Country Chiropractic Piopio and Districts Museum Dr Scott Mouatt (07) 8737376 Heidi Preston Mark Verry (07) 8778842 Waitomo Aero Club M: 0273301339 O276791931 Key available from Piopio Pete Voyce (07) 8778254 E: [email protected] Piopio Garden Circle Superette John Carter (07) 8778290 Recreation Centre Visits are 3rd Thursday of every Piopio Market Day Kimberley Cody (07) 8778700 month except January & August 3rd Sunday of each month M: 0272101860 Gillian Hooper (07) 8787880 Colleen (07) 8776686 M: 0273459603 Piopio POP (Tui Park) Piopio Lions Club YOUTH ACTIVITIES Waitomo District Council Stephen Cooper (07) 8778159 (07) 8780800 Aria Playcentre Gavin Todd (07) 8777700 or Hannah Bodger-Kearns Ken Perry (07) 8778035 Key for toilet available from the (07) 8777898 Cloverleaf tearooms or Snow Piopio Memorial Hall Nicol Aria Toy Library Book venue through Waitomo Librarian: Lulu District Council on E: [email protected] (07) 8780800 or [email protected] SPORTS and RECREATION Aria Primary School Aria Squash Club (07) 8777857 • Bond 50% of hire fee • Full Day hire 8am-8am President Mark Anderson Curious Keas Preschool $204.00 (07) 8778950 Stephanie Brough (07) 8778224 • Rental per hour (max 4 Secretary Lee Alcock hours) $36.00 E: [email protected] • Audio Equipment - Hire Fee Kohanga Piopio $66.00 per day Light Horse Club Kristen Pari (07) 8778185 President Helen Potter Crockery Hire is booked and Mainly Music paid for through the Piopio Hall E: [email protected] All Saints Church, Street Committee. Line Dancing Club Music and movement for Phone Vikki 0275095195 or Emma 0273687922 Linda Oliver (07) 8778313 children 0-5yrs & caregivers. • Table $10 per table Thursdays @ 10am Piopio-Aria Golf Club • Chairs $2 per chair Hamish Roach Alison Singleton (07) 8778840 • Wine flutes/glasses 50c per glass M: 0275785905 Piopio Playcentre • Tumblers 50c per glass Piopio Bowling Club Hiliary Morgan (07) 8778876 • Place settings $2 per setting includes (dinner, side and Nigel 0272550898 or Wendy Piopio Primary School dessert plate, mug, cutlery) on (07) 8778686 (07) 8778103 • Capacity 200 people Page 11 07 877 8399 / 021 266 7768

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