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Locally produced by February 2018 Volume 14 Issue 12 Omokoroa Community Board Report by Murray Grainger Chairman Footpaths - As you will have seen, Council contractors have been undertaking footpath repairs in Omokoroa. As of the end of January 2018, 90% of the identified repairs have been completed. At the January Community Board meeting funding was approved for footpaths to be constructed in Kowai Grove and Kaharoa Avenue. The funds will come from the Omokoroa Community Roading account. A previous meeting approved funds for a short length of footpath from Omokoroa Rd down Anderley Avenue to Heidi Crescent. This work has been put on hold as the decision to “urbanise” Omokoroa Road has been brought forward. This means kerb and channel along each side and this work could well alter the relative levels of footpaths and berms. Until the design work for the urbanisation is completed the final levels will not be known. Completing this short length of footpath now and then possibly having to replace it at a different level shortly thereafter would be very poor management of ratepayer funds. Cellphone coverage - The latest information that the Board has is that we should see some progress on site in late February. Hopefully, the cellphone woes will be over soon. The Road! - The current delay is getting concrete suppliers to install the kerbing etc around the new roundabout just past the Fire Station. Once completed, the tarmac can be laid and the new alignment open to traffic. Contractors are working hard to keep the sealed road available as long as possible to minimise the time we will need to drive on unsealed sections. Long Term Plan submissions - On 15 March the Long Term Plan Consultation Document will be adopted by Council. As this is only a week after the planned Future Focus meeting it seems sensible to delay the Future Focus meeting by a month or so in order that Council will have time to prepare presentations about the LTP for the Future Focus meeting. See the panel below for the change of date.

First Community Board Meeting 2018 Tuesday 13 March at Omokoroa Communit Church Hall 2018 Future Focus Event - 7 March 7pm

Omokoroa Omelette 1 February 2018 Letters to the Editor... Recently Omokoroa Point School commenced the school year. My 6 year old daughter was riding her bike to school and on the way a car backed out of their driveway and didn't slow down to look for pedestrians. Luckily no one was hurt this time but obviously gave both parties a massive fright. My daughter was with an adult who was able to www.omokpc.co.nz shout out to the car that there were kids on bikes, but it could have been very different. I have 148 Prole Road spent lots of time telling my children to look and listen for cars as I have seen this regularly Omokoroa NZ 3172 around the streets of Omokoroa. I also walk around the footpaths frequently and regularly [email protected] have stopped for backing cars who back straight out of driveways without looking first. Please can this be a reminder to look out for people on the foot paths and roads especially Phone: +64 7 548-1583 when backing out of driveways. My kids love the local school so you will find even though Fax: +64 7 548-1694 the school hours are 8.30am to 2.30pm the kids will be out and about early as they love getting Closing date for any advertising and/ to the best little school in the bay. Please please watch out for them. or editorial is the 10th of the month of publication. Signed, Melissa van Heerden All prices are +GST (unless otherwise stated) Display Advertisement Rates from 1st July 2017: 60x40 $49.50 65x95 $120.85 135x97 $229.30 200x90 $315.20 200x139 $386.55 200x277 $770.30 For front page: +30% on ad rate Creation & Labour rates may apply Classi eds: All classi ed ads must be prepaid (payment only by cash, bank transfer or existing account) and supplied in writing. Personal Ads: $6.00 (inc GST) Business Ads: $11.00 (inc GST) Ad prices are per 20 word block or part thereof. 2018 Phone Directory (All classi ed Ads are limited to a maximum of We keep being asked and YES we are doing a 2018 Phone Directory! It has been a few years 40 words) since we have produced one as there is a lot involved with putting it together. The phone directories have been produced for the community for years and we look forward to doing Material published in the Omokoroa Omelette one this year. may not nessarily re ect the views of the editor; and the publishers accept no liability for articles We are wishing to collect listing information for this new edition Are you new to the area? submitted for publication. Material in this Have you changed your address within the area? Did we make a mistake or omission in the publication is copyright. Reproduction in whole, last book? Let us know so we can add, correct or update your details.If you live in the greater or in part, without advance written permission is Omokoroa area (irrespective of what your phone number starts with) then we would like to prohibited. know! Thank you for your support!

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Omokoroa Omelette 2 February 2018 Omokoroa Omelette 3 February 2018 Omokoroa Friendship Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling Club Chit Chat “INVITATION” On Friday 2nd February Omokoroa Friendship Club members were glad to resume meeting To the residents of Omokoroa and surrounding districts, at the Omokoroa Community Church Hall. Sadly, long time member Joan Howarth died on 13th Come play INDOOR BOWLS January and some members attended her funeral service at Park. Joan had been cared for Date: th at Acacia Park for some time. I remember Joan Monday, 5 March Time: Arrive 1pm for a 1.30pm start playing Up Words when I first joined Friendship in Tuesday, 6th March Time: Arrive 7pm for a 7.30pm start 2012. That was the game I knew best. Rummikub was a mystery – but anyone can learn a new game. Venue: Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Road (Opposite the fire station) If you are looking for company and something to do. Do try us! At the moment we play 500, Cost: Rummikub and UpWords (like scrabble) and we are $3 door fee (first session free to new players) open to other ideas. There is morning tea or coffee, and for lunch, sandwiches and cakes. All for $3. Afternoon tea and raffle included Be assured of a warm welcome at 10am Friday mornings, 139 Hamurana Road. PRIZES for winning team and a lucky last prize Barbara Walls President All equipment provided – please wear smooth soled shoes (slippers are fine) Phone 548 2899 or 027 645 9421 If you are new to Omokoroa this is a great way to meet others and learn a new skill. For further information: Phone Jill 548 2799; or Dawn 548 2048

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Omokoroa Omelette 4 February 2018 A concerned husband went to the doctor to talk about his wife. He said to the doctor, "I think my wife is deaf because she never hears ♠ me the first time and always asks me to repeat things." OMOKOROA CARDS 500 "Well," the doctor replied, "go home tonight, stand about 15 feet from ♣ her, and say something. If she doesn't reply, move 5 feet closer and We welcome any new players! say it again. Keep doing this until we get an idea about the severity of her deafness." The group meets at the Bowling Club on Monday The husband went home and did exactly as the doctor had instructed. evenings 7:15pm. We welcome any new players, if you He started off 15 feet from his wife in the kitchen as she was chopping don’t really understand the game, but would like to some vegetables. learn; our members will teach and mentor you. He said, "Honey, what's for dinner?" Please phone Andy on: 570-6035 He heard no response. He moved 5 feet closer and asked again. No ♦ 22 January reply. He moved 5 feet closer. Still no reply. He finally got fed up and moved right behind her, about an inch away, Winners ♣ and asked again, "Honey, what's for dinner?" Trish Wstern 2750 Andy Smith 3480 She replied, "For the fourth time, vegetable stew!" Lucky Last Brick Taylor 700 29 January Winners Lorraine Taylor 3390 Jill Clark 3000 Lucky Last Rosemary Thompson 410 Reg Deane 1350 Raffle: Lorraine Taylor Shirley Deane ♠ ♥ Barbara Dowman Colin Kurth 5 February Winners Lorraine Taylor 3390 Hugh Moleta 3910 Lucky Last Barbara Dowman 910 Colin Kurth 950

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Omokoroa Omelette 5 February 2018 Omokoroa Community Policing Group Report Community Constable Paul Wrigley’s thoughtful New Year message encourages all of us to review our values, consider the benefits our community environment provides and how, by increasing dialogue and engagement within our neighbourhoods we can enhance the lives of others including our own. Paul writes: Greetings to you all. I have been thinking about what makes rich communities. Sometimes we look at the streets in our town with the bigger houses and trailer boats parked out front and make that erroneous link between materialism and perceived happiness. I have been fortunate enough to travel to other countries Community Constable where I have both lived in and visited communities with much less than most New Zealanders Paul Wrigley have with little or no support from local authorities. The lack of resources probably forces those communities to communicate more with each other, live in closer proximity to their neighbours, share their resources, trade amongst themselves and work together when an issue arises. One of the standout observations of those places I have visited is the apparent high demonstration of happiness even though the people I was visiting seemed to have very little and even less chance of improving their circumstance. So, I encourage you to get out and engage with your communities, volunteer where you can, offer to help an elderly neighbour with their garden or give a friendly hello when walking down the street. They are small things, but cumulatively they create a positive vibe to where you live, and who knows, you may even feel richer for it.

Regards Community Constable Paul Wrigley

Omokoroa already has a number of ‘street groups’ who meet on special occasions – e.g. Christmas/New Year holidays – socialise with street BBQ’s and other forms of social togetherness. These low-key events bringing close neighbours even closer together don’t need to be complicated. Refreshments and a ‘pot luck plate’ and meeting in a garage or off-street green area is easy – someone just needs to take the initiative and get it started. There are plenty of long summer’s evenings ahead – why don’t you get one under way in your neighbourhood? For the Omokoroa Community Policing Group Committee – Glenn Whittaker

Omokoroa Omelette 6 February 2018 Omokoroa Lions Club by President Peter Hartles Well, summer has certainly felt hotter than usual this year, and particularly if you jump in the briny for a dip, then you would find that the water temperature also has been a lot warmer than normal. On the 20th January a number of our members manned the gate for the VIP parking at the Tauranga Port Half Ironman event. As the market in Coronation Park was still happening, the parking quickly filled up with the VIPs and the market stall holders. The day was a great success for the 700+ registered competitors. On the 24th January we had our summer BBQ evening, instead of our usual dinner meeting. We held it at the Quarry Park and what with the beautiful weather and the great location, it was a wonderful occasion. We all enjoyed a good old chat and lovely shared food.

I hope you all have had a great start to the year and are enjoying all the great things this wonderful area has to offer.

Don't forget we Lions do Betty Gane collect a lot of things too! Next Omokoroa Lions Ph: 548 0845 We collect... Omokoroa Market Days - Screw top wine bottle caps Contact Betty or March 11 / April 8/ May 13 any local Pakeke - Can tabs Come along for some good deals, - Unwanted Spectacles Lions member to give them to! some good food and some great - Old and foreign money company!

Lions’ Health Aids / Equipment Available on Loan

The Pakeke Lions’ Club of Omokoroa maintains a wide range of health aids equipment which is available to community residents on a loan basis when needed following illness and/or surgery. To enquire about the equipment contact Mary Klein 548-1600 Bed Hoop (1) Heat Lamp (1) Shower Stools (8) Bedside Table (2) High Stool (2) Sock Putter-On (1) Bedside supports (help out of bed) (1) Knee Supports (2) Spenco Cushions (5) Bed / Shower Access Aid (1) Long Shoe Horn (1) Stroller Walkers (9) Bedpans (2) Monkey Bar (1) Toilet Seats (7) Chair for Rehabilitation (4) Moon Boot (5) Transfer Board (1) Chair Raiser (3) Nebulisers (3) Transfer Cushion (2) Commodes (4) Non-slip Shower Mat (2) Urinals (4) Crutches (7 pair) Picker Upper (7) Walkers: Wooden / Metal (5) Eating Tray - cushioned (1) Protectors for Plaster Cast when shower- Walking Aid, 4ft. (2) Elephant Feet (2 set) ing (2 leg, 1 arm) Walking Stick (5) Electric Fan (1) Ring cushion (2) Wheel Chairs (7) Exercise Cycle (1) Sheepskins (2) Softech Full Chair Cushion (1)

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Omokoroa Omelette 7 February 2018 Kindergarten 474 Whakamarama Road Ph/Fax 07 552 6631 RD7 Tauranga 3179 Mobile: 0278336524 Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/whakakindi Email: [email protected] Kia ora everyone, Happy New Year to Everyone. We have a new friend at Whakamarama kindergarten. We wonder if you can guess what it is? We went for a walk across to school and Natasha Greatorex (Principal of Whakamarama school) said 'Call back in after your walk I have something for you!' We went for our walk we rolled down the hills, picked up some small ferns from the green house and went and explored little bush before heading back to find Natasha. She said, 'Come quietly and take a look in this container'. We all stood in a circle around a red cubed container covered with a cloth. Natasha carefully lifted the cloth and there were two absolutely gorgeous frogs. Natasha said 'your kindergarten can have the big frog'. We were all surprised and excited. We got all the bits that we needed and set off to collect the frog. Joybells tried to catch him in the net but he jumped away and nearly got back under the fence. Right at the last minute she caught him, whew! Emily and the children were now in fits of laughter! Safely in the aquarium we brought him back to kindergarten. We set to work collecting stones and someone suggested that he needed a plant too. So we have used one of the ferns which Whakamarama school donated to us. He looks really happy now. At whanau hui we thought of names for the frog and through a process of elimination he is now called, ‘Mr Frog.’ We love our frog! Kindergarten is looking really beautiful. Before the holidays we had mulch delivered for the gardens. We still had a pile to finish off when we got back so we all got stuck in. Once this job was complete we rang Gamman’s and they delivered a truck load of bark. Thanks to Al and with the children’s help this has been spread. Some new flowers for the planters, some beautification in our entrance way and we are off to a beautiful start. It has been wonderful hearing the children’s stories about their time spent with their families. Our kindergarten is such a special little place up on the hill. We would like to wish you all a happy and safe new year! Love from the team at Whakamarma kindergarten, Joybells, Sharon, Emily and Bronwyn.

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Omokoroa Omelette 8 February 2018 Ditch the Chocolate Bunnies… …and go for a White Wabbit this Easter. Quite perfect as it is, or wrap some hot cross buns in one to take to a new neighbour. Available from our hospice shops for $14 each, or purchase online, where you’ll also find a list of other outlets.

Charity Shops We’ve got the district covered when it comes to quality secondhand goods. to and almost everywhere in between, come and visit! Make a day of it and do an op shop crawl with a group of friends and a set budget. Even better, bring something to donate, and do some shopping while you’re there. Check out the maps and locations on the Shops tab at www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz. Supporting our shops directly helps our care and support of patients and families.

We’re always keen to see makeover projects, outfits or upcycling that you’ve achieved using purchases from our shops so feel free to post them on our Facebook page WaipunaHospiceTauranga. We also have an Instagram page if that’s more up your alley. Keep in touch and see what we have in store for education, events, fundraising and volunteering opportunities.

Photo of Pip and Neil, managers of our new Papamoa Charity Shop which opened in February.

Opportunity for Senior Drivers to update and refresh driving skills Senior drivers are encouraged to refresh their driving skills by attending a free driver refresher workshop. The theory based refresher workshop covers road rules, intersection rules and negotiating roundabouts, searching and scanning skills, car care and maintenance reminders and driving rural and urban roads. The workshop is presented by Age Concern, Tauranga and supported by Travel Safe, Tauranga City Council and Western District Council.Age Concern Tauranga workshop facilitator, Deb Grainger says while ageing is inevitable, growing older doesn’t mean giving up an active life and quotes NZTA “Age isn’t necessarily a precursor to being an unsafe driver. All drivers regardless of their age need to continually assess their driving skills to maintain their high levels of safety.” Thanks to some additional funding, those that attend are eligible to go in the draw for a 50% subsidy of the cost of a lesson with a licensed driving instructor. I offer this workshop throughout the year at venues from to Te Puke. Feedback from participants includes: “Time well spent; very worthwhile; very interesting and informative; up to date information; I have been a driver since age 17 (now 89 years old) and need to keep up with traffic changes; good variety in the presentation”.

The course begins at 9.30am and finishes at 1.30pm with a break for lunch. Participants need only to bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please register with Age concern on 07 578 2631

Omokoroa Omelette 9 February 2018 Omokoroa Point School ‘ The best little school in the bay’ 2018 – Creating Our Future Celebrating 2017 - Last year we celebrated the achievements of our students at our end of year senior prizegiving. We were able to celebrate the academic excellence across curriculum areas, sporting excellence and high achievement in leadership and citizenship. Congratulations to the following OPS senior students – Gane Cup for the Most Improved Pupil Kye Proctor Scahill Cup for Sporting Achievement Elias Cresswell Pilkington Award for Sporting Excellence Paige Ge rrish Year 7 Speech Shield Jason Cartwright Year 8 Francis Speech Challenge Paddle Paige Gerrish Jackson Trebuchet for Science & Technology Excellence George Miller Citizenship Award Ella Drake Godkin Creativity Award Amelie Duffy Rangatiratanga Award Kye Proctor Spirit of Hillary Award Ella Drake Dunn Leadership Trophy Mya Weatherley Excellence in Music Amelia Duffy Excellence in Maths Kayla McShane Excellence in English Ella Drake Academic Excellence Cup Kayla McShane

We have new leaders this year – the 8 House Captains and their Vice Captains were announced at the prizegiving – we look forward to the our 2018 young leaders making their mark on the positive culture of OPS. All of our senior classes are off on camp this term with Rooms 6 and 7 starting the ball rolling with their 4 day camp to Port Waikato – this camp has a strong team building and Science flavour and we can’t wait to share their adventures with you all. At the beginning of March Rooms 5 and 5 L are heading for 3 days adventure at Waitawheta and then Rooms 8 and 9 round off the term with a 3 day camp at Whakamaru. Watch this space for photos and a summary of their learning. Our friendship tree is up and running – thanks to Paul Moran we now have a special seat for this special place. This is where you go if you want to offer to play with someone who may not have a friend to play with – it’s proving a very popular spot to meet and then venture off together with a new friend. The OPS triathlon will be held in March – so between now and then you’ll see lots of children getting fit on their bikes, in the harbour and running the streets. We thank everyone for being safety conscious and keeping an eye out for our precious children when driving.

Omokoroa Community Playground Group

Last year our small group has been working alongside WBOPDC Reserves & Facilities Projects & Assets Manager Scott Parker and Tim Lander of LOAM Landscape Architects. We met on several occasions and are excited to have a draft concept plan for the planned playground at the Omokoroa Sports grounds. With the success of the skate path we are looking at ensuring any playground built will enhance the existing facilities, provide challenge and creative play spaces for children of all ages and compliment the beautiful environment. Feedback has been invited from everyone via the council Have Your Say portal – this closed on Friday 23 February. We are excited at the prospect of starting yet another exciting project that will further enhance Omokoroa. If you’d like to join our group please contact Vicki Knell at Omokoroa Point School.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Omokoroa Community Playground Group have been asking for feedback ​ on the concept for a new playground at Omokoroa Sports Ground on Western Avenue.(Feedback closed February 23rd) It is intended that the new playground will complement the existing skate path and be a fun place for kids of all ages to play. Features include: ​Flying fox cableway • Low terraced playing space on part of the existing slope • Swings • Slides and bridge • Rotating equipment • Junior treehouse Maximising the shade from established trees but further planting is planned The playground will be constructed using top quality equipment and have full compliance with standards. LOAM Landscape Architects won the playground design tender in October of last year.

Omokoroa Omelette 10 February 2018 - MP for Bay of Plenty This month’s column is not one I had been expecting to write for quite some time to come, with Bill English announcing his retirement from politics. Bill has had a stellar career as Party leader, Minister of Finance and Prime Minister. His contribution has been significant, and he has certainly left his mark on New Zealand’s political landscape for generations to come. What I admire most about Bill is that throughout his entire journey he has always carried himself with the utmost integrity - grounded in the love of his family and the strong connection he held with the community of Clutha-Southland that he represented for 24 years. He’s left on his own terms, which is the only way this was ever going to be - because of the huge respect all in our caucus, and the wider National Party, have for him. During the election last year I vividly remember walking through a local shopping centre with him during a campaign stop. Most leaders would have taken the photo opportunity – smiled, waved and moved on – but not Bill. He stopped and spoke with everyone who wanted to chat and you got a real sense that he genuinely wanted to engage with each and every personal story. For me, that is the make of the man. At the time of writing this column our caucus is in the middle of a leadership selection. By the time you read it the outcome will likely be known. We are very fortunate to have a deep bench in the National Party. I have no doubt whoever is selected will be of the highest calibre and will be ready to lead a united team into the 2020 election.

Omokoroa Omelette 11 February 2018 Omokoroa Community Tennis Club Well before anyone asks, NO the new courts have not been completed yet! The latest news is that the asphalt is due to be laid on March 5th and then things should progress quite speedily after that. Our 2nd series of the leagues of 5 are under way with some members from Te Puna tennis club taking part in 5 leagues of 5 players playing each other at singles. True to form I have personally played 1 and lost 1...... never mind. We have entered a team in to the business house doubles that Te Puna are running, our lazy lizard squad is made up of Gail camp mum Singleton, Murray he’s too good to hurry Treloar, Chantal I have a fresh choice of shots Thomas, net chord Kevin Goddard, and whacky Jacqui Pittendreigh as well as myself Jeff what a player Warren. We do have points on the board after 2 weeks but not many! Finally on a winning note our team that has entered the WBOP tennis twilight doubles tournament won their opening match 4-0 against Gate Pa, well done to Keith lucky bounce Bardwell, Andrew dilly dally Dallas, Simone sureshot Jenkins and Chantal Thomas for her fresh choice of shots! That’s all folks By Jeff Warren.

Omokoroa Omelette 12 February 2018 Free workshops for young entrepreneurs Two free workshops for Western Bay and Tauranga youth aim to encourage problem solving, entrepreneurial thinking and ways of turning ideas into action. MiniMashup is a day-long workshop on Saturday, 3 March 2018, 9.30am – 3pm, for youth aged 14 years and over. It’s designed to get students using problem solving techniques so that they can tackle things in the world they want to change – or develop projects to benefit their community or their own lives. Mashup is a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday 24-25 March for youth aged 14 years and over from the sub-region. Over the two days, teams of four will design a solution to a problem using mashing tech and business. They will develop a product idea, explore its viability and build a prototype. The challenge culminates to a final pitch to a panel of judges to win cash prizes. Centre co-founder Pascale Hyboud-Peron says the workshops are designed to give young people the entrepreneurial skills and networking opportunities to turn ideas into solutions. “Mashups allow young people and their friends to bring together different skills and interests, from business, computer, marketing, writing and design and to work as a team in a safe and fun environment to build something that matters to them.” Both events are being held by Venture Centre at the Basestation in Tauranga. Western Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga City have a contract with Venture Centre to implement the Digital Enablement Programme in the sub-region. The programme aims to help people reach their potential in business, social interaction and economic growth through access to, and utilisation of, digital technology. If you would like to sign up for Minimashup go to: https://www.businessaxis.nz/minimashup0318 If you would like to sign up for Mashup go to: https://www.businessaxis.nz/mashupbop2018

5 February 2018 - Omokoroa Road update Bad weather over winter and a shortage of specialist contractors has slowed the progress of the Omokoroa Road upgrade. Difficulty in getting contractors specialised in upgrades (water main replacement, underground power, fibre optic cable, gravity sewer installation etc) during the Bay of Plenty’s construction boom has put the project behind schedule. Western Bay of Plenty District Council Mayor Garry Webber says: “trying to coordinate a raft of specialists during a boom time has put the project behind but in saying that, Council’s team have continued work throughout which you can see starting to take shape now.” This includes: Widening the carriageway • Creating a roundabout and new intersection for housing developments • Building a new park and ride area and improving the safety of the Prole Rd intersection • Preparing the new road area for pavement. Once the roundabout has been completed, the traffic flow will be redirected onto it and away from the existing road allowing the earthworks to be completed. These earthworks will allow the remaining underground service installations to be completed. It’s estimated the road will now be finished after the planned completion date of June.

First of three Omokoroa cycleway bridges underway Work has started on building the first of three bridges for the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycle Trail. The bridge restores the link across the Jess Road wetland that was lost last year with the closing of the old bridge by the Department of Conservation due to safety concerns. Jess Road Estuary Group spokesperson Warwick Murray says the group will be delighted to have the new bridge back to restore their access for restoration work. Western Bay of Plenty District Council project manager Scott Parker says the new bridge will take about four weeks to complete. It will be 2.5m wide and 20m long. It is being built by HEB Construction, which was awarded a $1.8m contract to build three bridge links across the estuary and wetlands between Omokoroa and Te Puna. The first bridge will connect Omokoroa Peninsula to Plummers Point, the second is within the Jess Road wetland, and the third will connect the end of Jess Road to the unformed end of Newnham Road. The three-bridge project is jointly funded by Council’s cycleway budget; the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) urban cycleway programme; an NZTA subsidy; the New Zealand Community Trust and PowerCo. The entire cycleway route is expected to be completed by the end of December 2018.

Omokoroa Omelette 13 February 2018 Friends of Puketoki Puketoki Reserve is a stand of native bush ten minutes off the main highway, up Whakamarama road and well signposted. There are two walking tracks, with some steps and bridges crossing the streams. The long loop about 60 minutes and the short loop about 30 minutes duration. There are a great variety of trees, supplejack vines, ferns and fungi and over 20 large trees marked with their botanical names. Once visited, I’m sure you will agree it is really the jewel of Whakamarama. THE “Friends of Puketoki” are a group of volunteers who go into the reserve once a month to maintain the traps and bait stations and tracks. The traps and bait stations have been put in place to eradicate pests and vermin and over the years have reduced possum, stoat and rata numbers to allow for a resurgence of flora and bird life.This all makes for an enjoyable walk withbirdsong a plenty. The traps and bait stations are maintained so that the unwantedpests are kept out, and there is very little sign of vermin and two possums only caught since our Christmas break, early December. Birds and giant wetas are in abundance. We have received a Community Match funding grant to purchase loppers and weed eaters to keep the ways open. Friends meet once a month, usually on a Thursday morning and anyone interested in joining us to see what we do, just come for the exercise, or join the group please phone John Budden, ph 548 1180 or Terry Edwards ph 552 6222 for more information.

NZ MENS CHOIR TO PERFORM IN KATIKATI

On Saturday March 10th The Northernmen of the NZ Men’s Choir will perform in the Katikati Memorial Hall. After months of negotiation the Katikati Freemasons’ Lodge has achieved something that small towns dream about. Their success in Europe, Australia and Canada have shown the Choir to be of world class, providing a memorable musical experience with a wide range of music catering for all preferences. Musical Director Joe Christensen will conduct his choir, and accompanying them will be International pianist Alex Wiltshire. The programme will be supported by performances by the Mural Town Singers under the direction of Jeanette Hasell-Back, solo violinist Dr Chintamani Rath and soloist 14yr old Sophie Turner. The programme will begin at 7pm. Entry is by ticket only and limited to one peformance only but Omokoroa residents are able to purchase tickets locally. To purchase tickets please contact Greg Taylor 021 992446.

Omokoroa Omelette 14 February 2018 It’s been an eventful holiday break at Omokoroa Playcentre with a major renovation of our facilities taking place – we’ve completely rebuilt the kitchen, bathroom and office areas, and have a lovely new room dedicated to our sleeping babies! BEFORE The goals of this project were many: firstly to promote our children’s education and learning by creating more accessible and safe spaces for their various activities such as cooking, and to allow for more independence and self-sufficiency in the bathroom areas. We wanted to make our Centre wheelchair accessible throughout, and provide a much more practical, functional and efficient use of space to meet the needs of the parents too. We’ve also installed new systems to improve our energy efficiency across the whole centre. We hope that our new clean and fresh facilities will be so much more inviting to the many new families moving to Omokoroa who might visit. The real star of this show, to whom we want to say a super special thank you, has been our fantastic builder, Peter Groot of Key 7 Developments (see ad below). He’s worked tirelessly throughout this project and has been amazing to work with – no job was too big or too small. If anyone out there is looking for a builder that is flexible and accommodating, talented and masterful, with lots of great advice, and who is friendly to boot, then Peter is your man! Thank you so much Peter for all you’ve done for our little AFTER Playcentre – we’re so grateful! We’d also like to thank Playcentre Federation for providing the funds for most of this project; Harcourts Tauranga for their generous contribution ;Peter Lochhead of Te Puna based ‘Design on James Architects’ for his charitable services; Lanna Gell, Emma Ward, Angela Wallace, and Julia Third for their time and advice to the planning and decision making process; and all the Playcentre members who have contributed (there are too many to mention them all). It was a great team effort all around! Finally, to all those who have called Playcentre their own in years gone by, or who have young families still to see what it’s all about, we’d love you to come and visit sometime and have a nosey. We hope to see you soon!

OMOKOROA EASTER ROCK HUNT Hosted by Omokoroa Playcentre During March, we will be hiding 100 bright yellow rocks around the Omokoroa community. These can be traded for a chocolate Easter egg at Omokoroa Playcentre at the end of the month. Tell your kids to keep their eyes open for these ‘Easter Rocks’ when they’re out and about, and if they find one, take it home and keep it safe. There is also a large Easter hamper up for grabs for one lucky rock hunter. To go in the draw, simply take a photo of your child holding the rock (make sure the number on the rock is shown in the picture too!) and post it on our ‘Omokoroa Playcentre Rock Hunt’ event page on Facebook page with #omokeasterhunt or email it to [email protected] *’Like’ or ‘Follow’ our Facebook page so you can keep up to date with the event (go to Facebook and search for ‘Omokoroa Playcentre’ then click ‘Like’) *Rocks can be traded on Mon 26 March or Thurs 29 Mar (between 9am-12pm). One rock per child please. For children aged 0-6yrs of the Omokoroa, Te Puna, , , Whakamarama areas only. *Hamper draw on Fri 30 Mar and winner notified by phone (name to be published in theApril issue of Omokoroa Omelette).

Omokoroa Playcentre is located behind Settlers' Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd, and is open from 9am – 12pm Mon, Thurs, Fri (during school terms). For more information, pop in during our open hours, phone 07 548 1343 or email: [email protected]. We’d love to see you sometime soon!

Omokoroa Omelette 15 February 2018 Friends of the Blade Volunteers enjoying a well-earned non-alcoholic drink after four hours of track clearing and trap installing We had a great crowd of volunteers turn out to help install the second expansion line on Sunday the 28th January. Considering it was the long weekend, we were very grateful to have such a good turnout. It took the team of eight to clear the traps of impediments to safe walking, and three more to set up seven possum traps and twelve rat traps. Omokoroa stalwart Tricia Wilkinson has adopted this line as her own. She has previously been helping fill gaps in other lines in a very capable way, and she is happy to now step into responsibility for our newest line. We have another three lines tagged with pink flagging tape, 12 to 14, and hope to run working bees over the next few weeks to set them up too. We have one potential volunteer in waiting to adopt 12, but would love some of the other potential volunteers out there in the community to get in touch for the others. We hope to have expanded to line 23 by the end of the year. Progress Report By the end of January, we had reached a total of 533 possums, 26 more than last report, in spite of a three week break over Christmas. We had a very exciting New Year’s present from DoC who made 117 rat traps available to us in early January. These are to be deployed around the original 100 Ha area, to supplement the Ditrac baiting, enabling us to have less toxin use in future, which should please our hunting friends. We have had several people say they would join us in the New Year, so we hope to start showing these people the ropes from then. We meet at the Blade Carpark, which is 500 metres down the single lane road at the end of Whakamarama Road.

About a month before he died, my uncle had his back covered in lard. After that, he went down hill fast. What's the best part about Valentine's Day? The day after when all the chocolate goes on sale. Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case Before I tell my wife something important, I take both her hands in mine. That way she can't hit me with them My girlfriend is always stealing my t-shirts and sweaters... But if I take one of her dresses, suddenly "we need to talk".

Omokoroa Omelette 16 February 2018 Omokoroa Preschool

Ohana means family - Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

Kia Ora everyone and a big welcome to all of our new families. We are now back into the full swing of things here at Omokoroa Preschool with all of our children now back from their summer holidays. To all of our tamariki that have turned 5 over the last few months, we wish you all the best with the exciting new adventures you have just began at school. We have big things happening here this year especially with the development now happening to extend our outdoor play area. The tamariki have been enjoying watching the construction workers next door from our fort as they do earthwork and build our new fence line. Our new raised vegetable gardens have also arrived and are waiting to be filled with rich soil to grow our nutritious produce. Our tamariki are beginning to plan our new space and share their ideas about what should be included, where everything should go and what we should grow. So, watch this space for updates! In our Over 2s room we have been focusing on friendships this last month. Our tamariki have been learning and demonstrating what it takes to be a good friend such as sharing, supporting on another, and looking after and helping each other just to name a few. Sophia and Stevie exchanging Many of the tamariki made friendship bracelets to give to each other; it is really heart- friendship bracelets warming to see these bracelets returning to Preschool day after day, weeks since they were gifted to each other. Our Under 2’s have been getting busy in the outdoor area with lots of sensory play. They have really been enjoying playing in the sandpit and getting super messy with gloop, slime and paint. We pride ourselves on providing quality care and education for children and creating a home away from home environment. For more information please feel free to pop in and met our friendly team at 144 Margaret Drive Omokoroa, or Phone us on (07) 548-2626, or check out our website at www.omokoroapreschool.co.nz

Jacob, Jackson, Riley, Lee and Vinnie exploring the texture of slime. Progress of our extended outdoor space.

Trinity, Tikiri, Eden and Sophia creating friendship bracelets for their friends.

Omokoroa Omelette 17 February 2018 An earlier big flood in Omokoroa Article submitted by Chris Wright, photos 1 & 3 courtesy of Ella Coulston, photo 2 courtesy of Murray Grainger

The king tide of January 5 2018 brings back memories for some of the 1951 flooding in Omokoroa. Was that a similar combination of a storm coinciding with an exceptionally high tide? Photos in local papers of the January 2018 event have caused considerable discussion. Maps showing areas where tsunami damage would be greatest were distributed to households in late 2017 and signage boards have been placed along harbour edge walkways. The floods reinforced for some the advice in these Council initiatives. Does anyone else remember the flood of 1951, and people’s reactions to it? Are there more photos that could be added to our historical record of this event? Below is part of a report first published in the Omokoroa Omelette, November 2009, based on interviews with Ella Coulston: That One In Fifty Years Flood. Ella Coulston’s memories and photos may be of interest to people new to the area. The Storm damage 1951 Coulston’s home at 38 the Esplanade was still under construction and they were living a few doors along in their 21x18 foot bach, a single room with lean-tos for bedrooms. They moved into their new home in 1952 and Ella described herself as “the first of the intruders”, meaning no longer a holiday maker but not an original like the first farming families either. Ella recalled: “The previous winter there had been a big storm, with waves right over the foreshore. Flood water came right up to our front steps. One photo from this time shows my daughter, Margaret, rowing and Myrtle Crapp standing.” Have sufficient actions been taken to ensure no repeat of this? Is this even possible? The Domain has been drained and improved greatly since that time – Easter high tides used to flood this area, to the delight of young children who could sail, row or paddle their boats Photo 3 on the area in the 1950s. It has been raised on at least two occasions Taken by Murray Grainger with multiple truckloads, including the excess soil from the site of Waterfront at the Esplanade the Omokoroa Point School when it was first built in the mid 1950s and corrective work over the years. Walls have been built in several locations in attempts to withstand the worst high seas can bring. Since the1950s some property owners have done their own remedial or preventative work. Over recent years the WBOP District Council has imposed restrictions on re-builds in low-lying areas. Some sections have been raised with many truckloads of sand prior to rebuilding. Other property owners have built on piles. The flooding caused by the king tide and coinciding storm of 5 January 2018 was not a ‘oncer’ – it has happened before.

(Photo 1) Winter 1951

Coulston home nearly completed when storm hit 1951

MAGICIAN AND THE PARROT There was once a magician on a cruise ship who performed mainly sleight of hand tricks. He had a regular spot on the ship's cabaret evening entertainment. He was actually quite a good magician, but his routines were regularly ruined by the onboard parrot who would fly around squawking out and giving away his secrets like: "IT'S UP HIS SLEEVE, IT'S UP HIS SLEEVE!"or "IT'S IN HIS POCKET, IT'S IN HIS POCKET!"or "IT'S IN HIS MOUTH, IT'S IN HIS MOUTH!" The magician was getting pretty sick of this and threatened to kill the parrot if it ruined his act one more time. That evening right at the climax of his act, just as he was about to disappear in a puff of smoke, the ship hit an iceberg and sank in seconds. Amazingly, the magician and the parrot were the only two survivors. The magician was lying on a piece of driftwood in a daze. As he opened his eyes he could see the parrot staring at him out of its beady little eye. The parrot sat there for hours just staring at him and eventually said, "OK, I give up, what did you do with the ship?"

Omokoroa Omelette 18 February 2018 Omokoroa No1 School... We are at the beginning of a new era at Omokoroa No 1. We welcome our new principal, Craig Pentecost, to our school. Here is an introduction from him to our school and the wider community: I am honoured, and very proud, to have been selected by the Omokoroa No.1 School Board of Trustees and lead the learning across the learning community. My responsibility as the Principal is to ensure that all children continue to receive the highest quality education within a safe, respectful and supportive environment at Omokoroa No.1 School. I have 20 years’ experience within a wide range of educational environments across New Zealand. I have also taught in Australia, London and America. Over the past 6 years I have been the Principal of Matangi School in Hamilton and Te Awamutu Primary School in Te Awamutu. I am happily married and have three amazing children aged 15, 13 and 8. I was raised in Christchurch, and I have always had a passion for sport and a love of the outdoors. Omokoroa No.1 School offers me a unique opportunity to work with a school community that thrives on compassion, community support, quality teaching and learning, innovation, and above all else…its STUDENTS! I firmly believe that creating strong relationships and having effective communication is an integral part of everyday life, personally and professionally. For me the wider school community plays a significant role in the success of its students and the school. I encourage the school community to engage in a wide range of experiences, whether it is supporting learning experiences in the class, sports teams or outdoor education programmes. As an educational leader, I provide opportunities for staff to develop their learning styles and encourage them to explore new ways of learning with a ‘Growth Mindset’, to motivate and challenge them, and provide purposeful learning experiences for students. I value contributions from all members of the school community, provide positive and constructive feedback, identify personal strengths, and use a distributive leadership model. The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of the students, staff, caregivers and the wider community at Omokoroa No.1 School excites me as an educational leader. I am very grateful to everyone at Omokoroa No.1 School for making me feel so welcome and supported in my new role.

Mr Pentecost and the other new people to our school this year Mr Pentecost with our New Entrant children

Omokoroa Omelette 19 February 2018 Whakamarama Hall

As this is the first Hall report for 2018, I want to wish everyone a belated Happy New Year! I hope you have some exciting plans for 2018. There have been a couple of exciting developments regarding our Hall. Firstly, an information leaflet, created by the Hall Committee, has been distributed to all Whakamarama residents who contribute an annual hall charge in their rates. The leaflet outlines the proposed hall alterations and encourages everyone to look at the plans and provide feedback. The plans can be viewed at the library (open times below), and on the website http://www.whakahallbookings.wixsite.com/whakamarama. Please make an effort and have your say. Secondly, the old playground in the Hall grounds has been pulled down and trees removed to make way for a brand new play structure. Debbie Allan, who runs the Whakamarama Playgroup, has been working hard to organise this. It is going to be fantastic, thanks Deb! To contact the committee, please email [email protected]. ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL – Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March. The Harvest Festival is a very popular event that brings friendly competition amongst the gardeners within the local community. The festival will start with a Night of Country at the TWIF on Friday evening, followed by the produce display and competition on Saturday afternoon. Come and show off your best pumpkin or preserves and maybe win a prize! Check out www.facebook.com/WhakamaramaCommunityHall for more details. WHAKA HALL LIBRARY - www.whakalibrary.com Opening times are Thursdays from 9am – 12 noon, and every 3rd Friday of the month (TWIF night) from 6:30-8pm. TWIF (Thank Whaka it’s Friday) – Every third Friday of the month from 6-9pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner, a bottle or two and meet the community. A great way to meet the locals and get to know what’s happening in Whaka. PLAYGROUP – A free no pressure group for pre-school children. Come and have a cuppa and let the kids enjoy a wonderful range of toys and the outdoor playground. Thursday mornings 9.30 to 12pm. WHAKA NEWS VIA EMAIL - Colin Hewens informs Whaka residents of news in our community which includes: - police reports, lost & found animals, items for sale, excess fruit/vegetables, rentals wanted etc. if you would like to receive these emails please contact Colin on [email protected] HALL BOOKINGS – Contact Debbie Allan, the booking officer, on 07 5525141 or via [email protected] to hire the hall, chairs and tables at very reasonable rates. If you need a clean, light, spacious affordable venue for a special function IT’S ALL HERE! Give Debbie a call 5525141.

Omokoroa Omelette 20 February 2018 Minnows Kindergarten Keeping our Cool in Summer! ‘Where does water come’ from we asked the children: Wow, what a scorcher of a summer we have had so “Water comes from the ocean and when you pour it over a sandcastle far! Although it has been really hot – especially in the sandcastle melts” - Miah 4 the afternoon, we are keeping ourselves cool here at “Water comes from the tap, I like filling things and tipping them out” Minnows! It’s amazing how the children are drawn to - Zdenek 4 the shaded parts of the garden or inside in the air conditioning at the “Water comes from the clouds, I like to drink water” – Carter 3 hottest parts of the day, and drinking plenty of water! We are providing lots of opportunities to keep our children cool - the water table has Minnows Kindergarten is Omokoroa’s longest running quality early moved onto the shaded decking and the children have been enjoying childhood centre next to Cooney Reserve in Omokoroa Village. We playing with coloured water, icy water, bubbly water – pouring from provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children one container to another, using sponges to soak up the water then aged 0 - 5 with flexible hours, small numbers, low student to squeezing it out, what sinks, what floats and we have melted coloured teacher ratios and an innovative teaching programme, including our ice blocks with hidden treasure inside! transition to school programme (4-year olds). We are open 7:30am As we have an ongoing sustainability programme here at Minnows we to 5:30pm Monday to Friday inclusive of school holidays. need to make it clear to our children that water needs to be conserved Call in and see us anytime to see how we can help prepare your child and respected because it is one of nature’s precious resources. At for future learning with confidence. Minnows it is important that we create an environment where children have opportunities to develop a real awareness around this. Talking 3 Margaret Drive, phone us on 07 548-2040, to the children about our role in conserving water and its importance, email: [email protected] as well as explaining that sometimes they will only have a certain or visit: www.minnowskindergarten.co.nz amount of water to use for the day are some of the methods that we Minnows Kindergarten ‘Where kids can be kids” use to help lower our water consumption here. We believe that when children have a greater understanding and background knowledge as to why we need to be careful with how much water we use, then they can share this knowledge with others. He tāonga te wai - Water is a Flynn 'pouring' at treasure the water trough

Mokoia and Finn discover that fly swats make great bubble wands!

Vinnie floats his boat Zdenek helps in the sandpit help the ice

Miah, Zdenek and Luca enjoying the 'green' water play

Miah tests out the 'green' water

Omokoroa Omelette 21 February 2018 Omokoroa Artists By Karen Loten March Goddess The Challenge for this month is ‘Goddesses’. Very open to interpretation, one can lean on the Greek goddesses of say Athena who was goddess of intelligence or Minerva, a jenny of all trades being the virgin goddess of wisdom, music, poetry, commerce as well as weaving and crafts. You might want to turn to the Old Masters for inspiration with Van Dyck(1638) painting his goddess ‘Fortune’, actually the Countess of Southampton, in a magnificent blue dress representing the ups and downs of business and wealth. Maybe Rembrandt’s ‘Belladonna’ (1633) will strike a chord because although she was an ordinary Dutchwoman, he painted her in a suit of shining armour. You may prefer more local inspiration with Hinepukohurangi personified as the ‘Mist’ or Hinemoana of the Ocean. Do you have a secret inner goddess waiting to burst forth, whatever your choice this will be an exciting challenge. The 2018 programme is taking shape with interesting sketching locations and an exhibition planned for the Month of November. The homework for last month was Flowers and members came up with some very Ruby Tulip varied results. by Karen Loten Excited? You should be. If you want to join us, follow the links below. We meet on Thursdays from 0900 at the Settlers Hall, and all members or would be artists receive weekly information newsletters containing local events, exhibitions as well as Omokoroa Artists’ news. See you there.

Interested?  Karen 548-1454 / 021 102 1984 or follow us on: www.omokoroabeach.nz Omokoroa Artists

Rusty Pansies By Melanie Wakeman Monarchs in Paradise Bronze Beauties By Mary Avis By Judith Allen

Omokoroa Omelette 22 February 2018 Te Puna Community Kindergarten Welcome Back Te Puna Community Kindergarten would like to welcome familes back after the holidays. We are open now.

Introducing Te Puna Kindergarten Kaiako (teachers) and other members of our Kindergarten whanau

Larree Lesa Hayle Shakesby

Paula Osborn Kata Medekova Simone Jenkins Head Teacher Administrator

Leo Muffin

We are currently open for enrolments. Please feel free to come and visit our amazing kindergarten where our teachers are all fully qualified. We are a rural kindergarten based on Minden Road, Te Puna in a beautiful natural learning enviroment. Our kindergarten promotes sustainability and we value the strong relationships we have within the community. The ages of our children range from 2 1/2 years to 5 years old. We are very whanau orientated and welcome your involvement. Come and experience Te Puna Community Kindergarten. It has a relaxed supportive atmosphere. Please feel free to come visit us at 45 Minden Road, Te Puna or contact us for any enquires Ph 522 5736

I just asked my husband if he remembers what today is... Scaring men is easy. To this day, the boy that used to bully me at school still takes my lunch money. On the plus side, he makes great Subway sandwiches To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little. To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all After the helicopter crash, the blond pilot was asked what happened. She replied, "It was getting chilly in there, so I turned the fan off."

Omokoroa Omelette 23 February 2018 Omokoroa & Area Church Services

Omokoroa Omelette 24 February 2018 CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS Drivers Wanted Painter Pahoia/Apata Community Hall for Hire Class 4 & 5 drivers both casual and permanent For all your painting requirements. Phone Gerard An amazing venue which also has a separate drivers wanted for the upcoming kiwifruit season Quilty 0274 475 493 A/Hrs 548-1337 meeting room and a fully equipped kitchen. Quality Ph. Omokoroa General Carriers 07 548-0637 tables and chairs also available for off-site hire. House Cleaning Call Michele Smith 021 985 950 or Honda CR-V SUV 2006 For sale Like a helping hand to clean your home. Text or Call Email all enquiries to: [email protected] Great condition, One NZ Owner, Black, Robyn 027 2027282 Factory alarm, Stereo, Mag wheels, 4 - in - 1 Cheese Making Class 96,200km $13,000ono. Drum Tutor in Omokoroa Call Charmaine 021 156 8687 Professional working musician. 20yrs playing and Saturday 10th March, 10.30 - 1.30. teaching experience. Beginner to advanced. Jazz, The most popular - Ricotta, Mozzarella, Painter Funk, Blues, Rock. Paul 07 5490342 Halloumi and Feta are made and tasted. Interior/exterior. Clean, tidy, fast. Living in [email protected] / 5482024 Omokoroa. Call Paul Hoskin for your free quote. Green Waste Removal Ph: 549 0342 or 021 977 346 $15 per wool bale bag as required. Early Childhood Professional Loose green waste also removed. 22 years experience available during school Clean Fill Site Wanted Call Phil 022 333 2644 or 549-4950 hours and evenings. Casual rate is $15 per If you have a site that you want filled with clean hour min 2 hours. I am also a qualified fill, then ring Dave Hanlon 0275 782 887 Lyncroft Nursery sleep consultant and maternity nurse available Wide range of native grasses, flaxes, shrubs, trees. Diane’s Décor for overnights please enquire. Great Prices. 160 Plummers Point Rd. Amanda 021317722 Not just curtains! Curtains, roman 548-1209 Appointment needed blinds, tracks, rods. Roller blinds, Labourer Work home furnishings – fabric samples in Omokoroa Cleaning Services Part time work available construction local Showroom. 9:30 – 5 by appointment. Homes, gardens, car valet. Glass/Tile building experience required. 2-3 days per week. Free quotes and advice’ Shower rejuvenation. Water-blasting-Painting. Call Matt 021 0220 2095 E: [email protected] Now on Facebook! All enquires welcome. Ph: 548-1920 / 0272 846 543 Ph. Ludi & Andrea 548-2657 or 021 0700 021 Garden Maintenance Residential and lifestyle. Pruning, weeding, Line Dancing @ Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall Complete Lawn & Garden Services hedge trimming, spraying and Thursday Beginners… 2pm – 3pm, For all your lawn / gardening requirements. planting. Reasonable rates Friday General 9am – 12noon Call Phil 022 333 2644 or 549-4950 Ph Michael 548-1387 No partner required just join the line, get fit & or 0274 330 332 have fun. A mix of Latin, waltz, quick-step etc. Craftsman Plumber Omokoroa local, 30 years’ experience, plus country & western. Housesitter Contact Shirley 548-1633 (general) for all small jobs, maintenance and repairs. Experienced, trustworthy and reliable. Jean 548-2808 (beginners) Phone Jason 548-0292 or 021 241 9843 With summer holidays coming to a close, it's time to plan your autumn/winter escape! Fancy That Costume Hire Gentle Pain Relief with Bowen Therapy I am available to look after your home and At Aongatete. Good range of costumes, Are you suffering from Neck, Shoulder or pets from March onwards. wigs and accessories. Please phone: Knee pain, Sciatica, Tennis Elbow, RSI, Excellent references. Lucia Knyvett 0275 107 641 Migraines, Chronic Fatigue or any other discomfort? Bowen Therapy offers a Call/text Samantha 020 4051 2068 Omokoroa Lions' Market gentle and effective hands-on treatment. Woodsplitter 2nd SUNDAY each month - 11th Mar/8th Apr Call Hannelore on 548 0824 Heavy duty safe vertical action. Western Ave. car-park. 9am-12noon Ph Dave 027 294 5025 or 07 577 0813 Come enjoy a morning out. Cakes, BBQ, drinks. Animal Health Care Good shopping and good company. Car boot and Is your Animal in Pain, having Skin, Eye, Fitness League Class stallholders welcome $5 per 5m site. Ear problems, Arthritis, Epilepsy, Anxiety or Venue: Omokoroa Settlers Hall Telephone: Brian 548-0933 or Peter 548-0430 ust unwell? Homeopathy and Bowen Therapy offer safe and effective treatments supporting Mondays 9.30am – 10.30am House Cleaning Services your animal back to health. Get your body in better condition, more Domestic cleaning - do you need help? For prompt, Call Hannelore on 548 0824 supple, feel energised, easier movement. reliable, honest service, Have fun and make new friends. Call Nicky at POSH Ladies. 577-6948 Plasterer / Painter Class involves weights, resistance bands, Remedial, Interior plastering / painting floor work, stretching, exercise with dance. Drum Incinerators for sale Skims – Cove – repairs 30 years experience For more info. ph. Gloria 021 1392448 44-gallon drum incinerators. $35.00 each. Call Duncan 0270 387 782 MASSAGE Delivered between Katikati and Tauranga. Therapeutic, relaxation, remedial, deep tissue. Ex Phone: 548-0823 Amore Omokoroa Homemade Italian meals by order: Polytech massage tutor. 20+ years’ experience. Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall Italian cooking classes – Personal chef Plummers Point. Nicky Two Bears 0273 661 111 Available for bookings for clubs, special functions for your special event. . weddings, etc. Reasonable rates and excellent Contact Alessandra 0211 835 591 Classified Advertisements facilities. For bookings phone Heather on Personal $6.00 Business $11.00 548-1620 Please see the noticeboard outside the Plummers Point Quality 2 bdrm unit main entrance for "What's on at the hall" Price per 20 words block or part thereof. Fully furnished if required 40 word limit per advert. Waterviews swimming pool Rental Available Supply Ad in writing / Payment at time of Includes power, water & wifi Long or short term placement. Cash / Cheque / EFTPos Ph Rachel 027 606 6010 Phone 027 911 671 PH: 548-1583 E: [email protected]

Omokoroa Omelette 25 February 2018 Community Notices & Events brought to you by Omokoroa Print & Copy Omokoroa Community Tennis Club Play tennis? Then come along to our club sessions:

l Monday 9.00 am to 12 pm l Tuesday 6.00 pm to 9.15 pm l Thursday 9.00 am to 12.00 pm l Saturday 2.00 pm to 5 pm Charge of $5 per session per person. At other times between 12.00 pm and 5.00 pm (subject to availability) hire a court for $10 per hour. Alternatively why not join the club with the big serve. All enquiries, ring Steve (07 548 2037).

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support Omokoroa residents are being urged to join a Neighbourhood Support group. Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support launched, in March, a campaign with a focus on “if you see something, say something”. Residents are urged to join, or start, a group through the new website: Casual Wednesday Soccer Game www.wbopns.org.nz or by phoning... Every Wednesday night at 7.15pm a very casual soccer game 0800 22 55 85 or ‘kick around’ is held at the bottom field on the Western Ave Rapid population growth makes this soccer grounds in Omokoroa. We play all year, almost all more worthwhile than ever, says Western weathers, and under lights at present. It’s been going for 13 Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support years! It’s a good way to keep fit and have fun. Depending executive chairperson Adrienne Bruce. on how many turn up we might play 5 aside or a full size game. Anyone over 12 years is welcome. KatiKati Tramping Club Contact Hamish on on 552 6427 Saturday March 3rd Tuahu Track - to Te Aroha Traverse with key swap. Grade Omokoroa Community Cyblerlink moderate 8am start. Meet at car park behind Katikati Memorial Hall or Rocket Park Waihi. Would you like to join our Cyberlink in Omokoroa? It is Leaders Ian Miles (07 863 7927) or a central hub where you email me news of up coming events; Muriel Manning (07 549 2965) stuff you have to give away or need; community information; Please phone a leader if you would like to join us. garage sales; lost or missing pets/things. Of course the list Sunday March 18th is as long as your imagination. If you want to be informed about our community then sign up and spread the word. Luck at Last Mine with the Waihi Monday Group. Grade Easy - to Moderate Approx 5 hours. Meet at Waihi Rocket To sign up: Go to www.omokoroa.net to use the online Park 8.30am Contact Ian Miles (07 863 7927) if you would sign up form. Enter your name and email address and click like to join us. A walk with Gold Mining History. the subscribe button. You can unsubscribe at any point. Saturday March 31st Your email addresses will be kept safe! Salvation Hut to Horseshoe or Pudding Basin Falls - Whakamarama. Grade Moderate Approx 5 hours. 8.30am start from car park behind Katikati Memorial Hall. Please contact Leader Gail Currie (07 863 7779) if you would like to join us.

Omokoroa Omelette 26 February 2018 Omokoroa & Area Clubs and Groups

Are you new to lovely Omokoroa? Omokoroa History Group Kids & Teens We are looking for people recently moved to the Meets every 2 months. To explore and preserve area area. If that’s you come and join our history. Newcomers welcome. Interested? Pre-School Story Time “New Settlers Group.” Meet new people - Share Call Jocelyn on 548-0110 or Colin on 548-1485 At the Omokoroa Library Every Friday at 10am. your thoughts Spark ideas around - Have fun! This (30mins) Caregivers must accompany children. Omokoroa Bridge Club group will be held on the first Wednesday of every Meets on Monday afternoons and Thursday Whakamarama Community Playgroup month @1.30pm at The Centre, evenings at the Omokoroa Church Hall. Come and join us for a morning of fun! community shop Hamurana Rd. We welcome all new members. For further We are situated in the Whakamarama Hall. Singles over 50 club information please Ph: David Luxton 548 0521 Every Thursday from 9:30-12pm. For information A well-attended new group for guys & gals 50+ please ring: Debbie Allan 552-5141 BOLIVIA (card game) enjoying likewise singles company for a variety of Fridays at 1pm @ the Omokoroa Bowling Club. Omokoroa Toy Library activities (drinks/sport/meals/movies) For more Contact Joan 577-6342 Situated behind the Settlers’ Hall. info please email: Specialising in toys for 0-5’s from [email protected] Omokoroa Friendship Club as little as 50c for 2 weeks, memberships Meets Fridays 10am - 12:20pm. At the Omokoroa Omokoroa Lions Club available. Open Saturday mornings 9:30 - 11am Community Church Hall. If you would like to consider joining For more info email: Drop-in and have a game or a chat. Please call... Rosemary or Keith 548-2117 [email protected] Contact: Barbara Walls Ph: 548-2899 We serve the community and are the only service Omokoroa Playcentre club in Omokoroa. We have a dinner meeting each Table Tennis Situated behind Settlers' Hall. month to which partners are welcomed, with great Interested in joining our local table tennis club. Open 9am-12pm on Mon, Thurs & Fri, during food and interesting speakers. Monday evenings 7pm – 8:30pm school term. Free play for 0-6 yrs olds. Visitors $3 ahead - ($5 a couple) Includes supper. welcome - first 3 visits free. SPACE runs Aqua-aerobics in Omokoroa All level of players welcome. 9-11.30am on Wed for first time parents (during Enhanced fitness levels, weight loss with lots of Held at The Settlers’ Hall - Omokoroa. school term). laughter and camaraderie. Everybody is welcome. Please bring Soft shoes and a bat if you have one, Enquiries: [email protected] Sessions 9am Mon, Wednesday & Fridays. all other equipment will be provided. Omokoroa HOT Pool. Only $5 per person. Contact: Bruce Lauchlan 548-1741 Mainly Music Contact Jude 027 548 0530 Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:15am for Omokoroa Beach Mahjong Circle a 9:30 start. Omokoroa Community Church for TAEKWONDO, Self Defense, TAI-CHI Tuesday’s 1pm @Western Ave. Sports Pavilion. pre-school children Ph: 548-2515 Taekwondo: Call: Diane 548-0132 or Denise 548-1385 Monday & Wednesday 5:45pm – 6:45pm (all ages) Whakamarama & Districts Kindergarten Thursday: competition training, exam preparation. Probus Club of Omokoroa. Nestled amongst native bush, next to Tai-Chi: Tuesday 6:30pm – 7:15pm (all ages) Meets 4th. Thursday of each month at Whakamarama School. Spaces available. Taekwondo Club: KORYO BOP VENUE: Western Ave Settlers’ Hall @ 9:30am Sessions; Mon-Fri 8:30-12:30pm or all day Sports Hall, Omokoroa New Members Always Welcome! 8:30-2:30pm Ph: 552-6631, visit 474 Whaka Rd, or Phone Sonja 027 548 1960 Ph: Jean Ledley 248 2239 or E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Carol Hayden 07 863 7292 W: http://koryobopnz.strikingly.com Omokoroa Peninsula Club Area Scouts Thursday is ART Day! Venue: Omokoroa Church Hall Omokoroa Artists at Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9:30am on the first Thursday of each month Omokoroa Pahoia Sea Scout Group 9-12pm each Thursday. Follow us on Facebook: excluding December / January - Omokoroa Slipway Omokoroa Artists. Tea and coffee provided. For Dave Woodhouse 548 1093 Meet Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm more information phone Jackie 548-1518 Margaret Goad 548 2737 Ph: Jane 022 351 5696 or Ros 021 120 7560 or Karen 548-1454 Te Puna Scout (and area!) Groups Tai Chi Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls @ Maramatangi Park, Tangitu Road, Te Puna At Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Keas 5-6yo meet Thursdays 4-5pm Meet at the Settlers’ Hall on Mon. afternoons at Tues/Thurs 9:30am – 10:30am. 1:30pm & on Tues. evenings at 7:30pm. Cubs 7-10yo meet Thursdays 6:30-8:pm This scientifically proven gentle exercise improves Scouts 10-14yo meet Wednesdays 7-9pm. Equipment is supplied. Arrive 30 minutes early balance, breathing, posture / joint flexibility. for individual tuition. Contact: Ventures 14-18yo Tuesdays 7-9pm Beneficial for stress, blood pressure / asthma. Phone Linda Williamson 552 6484 Anne Sandel 548-1636 or Wear comfortable clothing / soft soled shoes. Cost Jill Clark 548-2799 $5 / class. Ph: Trevor 022 322 3410 (Instructor) Pahoia Creative Fibre Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Tue. at Settlers’ Hall 10am. Cards 500 Evenings - Settlers' Hall: 2nd & 4th Tues. 7pm. Monday evenings 7:15pm at the Omokoroa Bowling Ph: Robyne 549 5100 Club. Visitors & new members welcome! Contact: Andy Smith 570-6035

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