Number 338 OCTOBER 2020 Published at 47 Wickliffe Tce, Bago’s Bakehouse and Kebabs on George Street

Since 1886 there has been a food establishment at 7 George St Port Chalmers. With the recent closure of the Cottage Bakehouse after 19 years on the site, the loss of the bakery was felt by many.

Locals Des Wall from Careys Bay and Katrina Hudson from Port Chalmers were talking one night about the bakery closing and decided to put their range of skills together and look into opening something in the former Cottage Bake- house.

After speaking with the building owner they were pleased to secure a lease, and as the location had been stripped of all fittings they contacted local Gordon, who has a commercial furniture business and were lucky to get a new counter, pie warmer, tables and chairs for a good price. After doing food han- dling and getting certification from the City Council they were set to go, Des behind the counter at Bago’s and Bago’s Bakehouse and Kebabs was up and running in late August.

Their menu consists of sandwiches made fresh onsite everyday, sausage rolls and pies including Kaipai Pies from Wanaka that have a variety of fillings and their other popular item are kebabs that are made fresh as ordered. They also have Couplands slices and other biscuits available and they serve tea as well as coffee using premium Halo coffee beans supplied by Coca Cola.

Des tells the Rothesay News that Coca Cola have been very generous and supplied the drinks fridge, the Covid screen and the outdoor flag.

Both Katrina and Des are excited about their new venture and are pleased they have been well supported by local workers, pass- ing truckies as well as people visiting Port Chalmers.

Their hours are 9am – 2pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 1pm on Saturday. They also have a kebab late night on Thursday 5pm – 8pm.

If you’re wondering about the name, Bago’s, it originated in Texas and was the name of the bakery owned by Des’s grandfather after returning from the war. Bago’s has now been reborn in Port Chalmers… over 12,000km from Texas. Ange McErlane

Horse Trekking on West Harbour - Local Horse trekking company, Hare Hill Horse Treks ,are celebrating 20 years in business .They are now the only Horse Trekking / Riding school left in Dunedin. There were five when they started. Based in Deborah Bay the Goldsmith's purchased the land in 1975 from wharfie Mick Nelson. They had their first paying custom- ers in 2000. The rides have evolved over the years from 5 day rides from Deborah Bay via Beach (Murdering Beach) to , Whare Flat and down to Taieri Beach. These were shortened to two day rides with an overnight This Issue stay, but today they only do a Beach ride at and a short hill THIS ISSUE ride up Hare Hill. With the disappearance of overseas customers the Riding School has become more important. Bago’s is Open Pg 1 Oliver tells The Rothesay News that they take great pride in the health Horse Trekking Pg. 5 and wellbeing of their horses, so they can provide a fun safe riding ex- West Harbour perience to visitors. They have been Qualmarked (Government quality assessment) for many years, ensuring high standards are maintained. Gardening with Pg. 6 Sally In 2008 they won the top small business award from the Chamber of Commerce. Over the years there have been some great horses living Trades & Pg there, Barney, Rosie, Harry and Shannon to name a few. But new Services 8& 9 horses have been taken on so that they can cater for all levels from Port News Pg. 10 absolute beginner through to more advanced riders. They also provide equipment such as riding boots, vests and helmets to those who don’t have their own. Aramoana News Pg. 11 Hare Hill Horse Treks believe in paying attention to the environment and the regeneration of native for- est, pest control and establishing wetlands. Water conservation has always been a problem as we con- 10 Questions Pg. 14 tinue to suffer from dry spells. Local history is also important and there are so many stories about the with Sarah area. They discovered Maori artifacts recently indicating early Maori habitation there which makes sense October @ your Pg. 14 on the only natural flat land in Port Chalmers.

Library So if you feel like getting out and trying something new or it’s been a long time since you have been on Whats On Pg. 15 a horse, check out our local company Hare Hill Horse Treks. All the information on what is on offer as well as prices are available from their website where you can also book online, and view the horses as well, https://www.horseriding-dunedin.co.nz or just pop in for a chat. Ange McErlane Dusting Off Pg. 16

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Harbour Physio Matters: Frozen Shoulder Part 1

Adhesive capsulitis, otherwise known as ‘Frozen shoulder’, can be a frustrating process that affects up to 5% of the population. It is characterised by a pain and progressive loss of mobility within the shoulder joint. It may be related to trauma, such as post operatively, immobilisation or fracture. However it may also de- velop for no reason, with no injury related to the cause.

There are several risk factors for the development of frozen shoulder from an insidious onset. Diabetes has been linked to being a significantly higher risk factor, that can also increase the severity and the risk of recurrence. Other risk factors include having autoimmune disorders (including diabetes and thyroid disorders), dyslipidaemia (unhealthy levels of fat in the blood), hypertension and cardio- vascular disease, increasing age and being female.

The presentation of frozen shoulder from either trauma related or from an insidious onset present the same. Symptoms may be so severe that shoulder mobility can be completely restricted, and activities of daily living are negatively affected for a signifi- cant time frame. Recovery often takes years, with an average of 18-30 months with some individuals never fully regaining full shoulder mobility.

For more information about the stages of frozen shoulder and treatment options tune in next month, otherwise speak to your physiotherapist. Contact: [email protected], 027 631 0476 or www.facebook.com/harbourphysio Real Estate on The Port Line Krystal Cameron

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OPEN: Thurs Night FROM THE CHEF…This recipe comes from The Wild Fennel Pizza night Co, on George St Port Chalmers, Mon-Wed 8.30am - 3pm Buy 1 get another Fish Tacos Thurs & Fri half price (same 8.30am - late or lesser price) For the Taco For the filling

Sat 9am - late Dine in 300g natural yogurt 500g Tarakihi (or other medium to Sun 9am - 8.30pm or takeaway 300g self-raising flour firm white fish)

For the dressing ½ sachet Wild Fennel Co White- 100g mayo fish seasoning. 1 tsp honey ¼ cabbage 1tbsp lemon juice 2 carrots (peeled) Fresh line wedges, coriander ½ red onion (sliced thinly) and fresh chili to finish For the taco: mix the equal parts yogurt and self-raising flour to Harbourside Table Tennis club form a dough. Separate in to 50g balls and roll into your taco sized The inter-club season has now reached the semi final circles. To cook the taco, heat a non-stick pan to a medium tem- stage. Our little club has done amazingly well with all 3 perature. Place the taco carefully in to the pan and cook for about teams making it through! The A Reserve team will play its 2 minutes on each side. The taco will bubble slightly and caramel- first semi and hopefully make it through to the final. Our two ised in areas. Although not a traditional corn taco, this is a fantas- B grade teams meet in one semi final after finishing second tic and quick alternative. Repeat this process until all your dough is and third. One is guaranteed to make it through to the final gone. For the filling: shred the cabbage and carrots on a cheese and hopefully go onto win it. We’ve entered B grade three grater and mix with the mayo dressing and sliced red onion. Put to times and won it every time so it’s a great opportunity to one side until serving. Rub the Tarakihi with the Wild Fennel Co. add to our dominance! Congratulations to Milos Hendry whitefish seasoning and place under a grill. Cook for 3 minutes, who has been selected in the under–15 team. Milos turn the fish over and cook for a further 3 minutes. To assemble won three out of four games against Southland. If you’d like place your slaw in the centre of your to join the action come along to the Harbour Rugby club- soft taco. Top with the fish and a West Harbour Weekly rooms on Thursday nights at 7.30. All gear and expert sprinkle of fresh coriander. Squeeze Exercise Classes coaching free of charge! Ian Landreth fresh lime over to finish then tuck in and get messy. Steady as You Go in Port Chalmers. Falls prevention programme for Men and Magic Women, simple leg exer- Well now what do you think, cises. Port Chalmers Town of all the goings on. Hall on Wednesdays at 10:00am, only $3 per class. St. Leonards, thru Roseneath to ——————————————————————————–—————————- Port, around the bays and beyond. Yoga @ Port Chalmers Town Hall. Monday night at 6 - 7.30pm with Kathy A magic trail it will be, $10 casual, for information beside the sparkling water. phone 021 084 14215, A pleasant walk for you and me, [email protected] come on, I know I oughta. Yoga4Life Wednesday at 10.00am with Lisa. Bring a Be great to stroll the other way, yoga mat and a blanket. [email protected] 027 437 0779. a nice change that will be. —————–————–——————————--- Steady as you Go - Falls A different view of up the hill, prevention programme for new houses for us to see. Men and Women. Wednes- day 1.30pm at McCurdy - So just enjoy the slower pace, Grimman Hall, Driver St crawl out from under the doona. Long Beach $3. For Info call It doesn't need to be a race, Patsy 482 2518 or Ruth 482 2283. leave home a little sooner. ————————————————————— Pilates with Hayley Davey . Happy travelling. . Pamela Mae Thursday Morning 9.30 - 10.30am @ the Pioneer Hall. For more information contact The Rothesay News Hayley Davey, 021 183 5352 November 2020 Issue [email protected] COPY DEADLINE Port Pilates at Pioneer is the 12th October for the Hall Tuesdays 6.15pm. November 2020 issue. Call to book on Please make sure you have your 0273445334, $14per class activities and events with dates, casual or $12 pre-paid for times, location and any other the course of 8 sessions. information, ______in by the deadline. Tai Chi - Fridays @ 10am, Forward your stories, recipes, Port Chalmers Town Hall, photos, news and upcoming Chalmers Lounge $3. Any events, or if you have not received queries contact Yvonne on the Rothesay News to: 472 8487.

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Halo Project Meet Volunteer Team PHARMACY SNIPPETS - Hayfever

Lead - Sophie Bond Those people that have allergies causing dermatitis or asthma are generally more likely to suffer from hayfever. "I've been working alongside the Halo Project since July Most hayfever sufferers complain of sneezing, itching and burning and am now proud to call myself a Volunteer Team Lead. eyes and throat, and either blocked or running nose. Other symptoms From helping install that may occur are aches in the jaw and teeth caused by the pressure backyard traps for of blocked sinuses, popping in ears, headaches and generally feeling community mem- miserable.

bers and maintain- ing a small trap line When you have an allergy the body releases a substance called hista- out in Aramoana, to mine, which is why the most common medicines used to treat aller- setting tracking gies are called antihistamines. These block the effect of histamine tunnels and chew and will prevent any more histamine release, which should prevent the allergy getting worse. cards - the work is always plentiful and Avoiding the substance that causes the condition is always better varied! Being able than taking medicine to treat the result, but unfortunately this is not to help provide the always possible.

community with the Other treatments for the nasal blockage and congestion of hayfever means to help pro- usually involve a nasal solution that may be either dropped or sprayed Halo Project volunteer Sophie Bond tect our beautiful into the nostrils. These work by washing out the nostrils or by helping (photo: Kate Tanner) native flora and birds to dry up and prevent further secretions from the sinuses running is incredibly reward- down the nostrils or down the back of the throat. Decongestant nasal ing. To anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors, preparations should only be used for up to five days running as they come and join us!” can cause nasal congestion to worsen if used for prolonged periods of time. Seek advice from your community pharmacist as to the correct Halo Project – Volunteers: making it happen… nasal spray that you can use to relieve and prevent ongoing conges- If you are keen on getting involved or learning more about tion. the Halo Project, please get in touch with us A cough may occur from persistent nasal secretions running down and irritating the back of the throat. This is called post-nasal drip, and may also be helped by antihistamines, as this should not be treated with medicines to stop coughing.

Talk to your community pharmacist about the right medicine to treat hayfever, and seek their advice about preventing as well as treating hayfever whether you suffer from this occasionally or every day. The team at Port Chalmers Pharmacy Lions Garden Fete Lady Thorn Rhododendron Dell, Church Street Sunday 25 October 2020 - 11 am to 2 pm Various stalls – plants, produce, live music, Lions BBQ, rho- dodendrons for Sale, Lions oriental potted lily bulbs, Histori- cal Photo Display, FREE Lions shuttle available from outside Port Four Square from 11 am View the rhododendrons at their best. For further information contact Lion Trish on 471-0431

October 2020 The Rothesay News 5 Pūrākaunui School Port Chalmers Country Women’s Institute

We have had a busy month here at school. It Seventeen members met together in the Emmanuel Church Hall has been nice to welcome some spring weather in on 8 September as the Port Chalmers Town Hall recently and to get outside into our lovely grounds. Our gar- is currently unavailable due to Covid-19. Following our regular lic is growing nicely and we did some harakeke transplanting meeting we were well informed about the NZ Fire Service by recently to create a border edge of a wet area of the Cameron McLachlan and his colleagues. It was a timely reminder grounds. of the do's and don'ts of safe practices in and around our homes as well as a look at some equipment used and worn. The kids have been doing lots of great writing as they create their newspapers as part of our media topic work and some A wide range of produce and household items were brought along of the accompanying photography has been impressive. Our for the sales table which our President Viv “auctioned off”. science work has also been very interesting, looking at The raffle was won by Bev Middendorf and the Lucky cup by Pam Woods. sound and light. Investigating the science of sound has been lots of fun. We enjoyed creating our own instruments and Competition results. amplifying various everyday objects around the school to Large bloom – 1st Mary Fahey 2nd Gaylene Gardener check out their acoustic properties. It was nice to revisit the Small bloom - 1st Pam Woods 2nd Jenni Mains magical sounds of some of our Taonga Pūoro which sound 1 daffodil – 1st Linda Lysaght 2nd Pam Woods pretty cool when played through our PA. st Spring arrangement – 1 Helen Warren While investigating light the kids enjoyed becoming human Knitted bed socks – 1st Bev Gardiner 2nd Gaylene Gardener sun dials one lovely sunny afternoon. It was cool to see our The evening concluded with supper. shadows move over the course of an hour initially and then Our next meeting will be on 13 October. Contact information can an entire school day. We did some great maths work predict- be found in the Public Notices section. We warmly welcome any- ing and then measuring where our shadows might go and one interested in joining our group. Mary Fahey did go! Good old fashioned chalk on the pavement was how we kept track of the movement of our shadows.

Although we have had to cancel our annual quiz night re- cently we are looking forward to our fair in early November, we hope to see you there Tim Cook, Principal Daffodil Day - Once again the residents of West Harbour have been so kind , generous and supportive of Daffodil Day, held this year on August 28, where we had stalls in the 4 Square and outside the Chemist shop on George Street, Port Chalmers. Sincere gratitude to the 4 Square and to the many volunteers who cheerfully manned the stalls and helped make the day so successful. The raffle was won by Kath Dixon. Stephanie Dever, West Harbour co-ordinator, Cancer Society

6 The Rothesay News October 2020 GARDENING WITH SALLY 5. Spring time is rhododendron time- we have over 200 varieties of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias in Spring has officially arrived on the calendar. Sometimes I wonder store now. Something for every garden and they love how I manage to get more into my garden. Well the truth is, I just our Dunedin climate. love flowers. I also have a theory; you can never have enough Happy Spring everyone. flowers in your life! I am not one to be one-sided or have dislikes, there is always a time and a place for every different type of Blueskin Nurseries & Café, 2 Harvey Street . Open 7 flower. Sometimes nature or our harsh southern winters play a days year round from 8.30am. Phone 03 4822828 email role in finishing things off or cutting a plants season short. So [email protected] Sally Brown what is in vogue and what should we be planting this season.

FLOWERS!! 1.Bee Awareness - If everyone plants something in their garden for bees, then we are all better off for the pollination of our food. It is good to be conscious of having flower sources throughout the seasons for the bees Edible flowers for bees – borage, lav- ender, rosemary, cornflowers, calendula

2.Perennial- New perennials arriving everyday including Delphini- ums – These tall giants of the garden are easy to grow. They require well drained lime soil and a sheltered sunny position. The Dowdeswell varieties are wonderful and reach a tall height, so I do recommend staking them! We have 12 different Dowd- eswell varieties in store now!

3.Fruit Trees- Create your own orchard at home - We have a wonderful selection of fruit, nut trees and berries. A few of our favourites are apricot tomcot, hazelnuts and apple Pa- cific Rose, raspberry’s and plum Black Doris. 4.Peony roses are an absolutely outstanding flower in any gar- den and they love our cold winters, particularly inland Otago. An extremely attractive summer-flowering perennial, peonies are a collectible item for the garden. We have a fantastic selection in stock from the rare yellow varieties to the common soft pink they are all beautiful. Choose an open position which has full sun and is exposed to at least two months of cold tempera- tures. Dig over the soil ready for planting, but avoid compost, peastraw or organic matter. Peony tubers like loose, well draining soil. Feed with a spoonful of nitrophoska, annually. Available instore now potted.

October 2020 The Rothesay News 7 T.S Nimrod Sea Koputai Kids After School & Cadets Holiday Programme

As Term 3 draws to a close, we’re getting ready to What an unusual year it has been so far, here at wrap up our winter activities and start planning for Koputai Kids we have been working to help out fami- the warmer months. This term we’ve been in the Pioneer lies with childcare over what has been an unstable Hall keeping warm and dry. Some of the topics we’ve learnt/ period for many. We’ve also been grateful for the support that has taught include first aid, drill, knots, public speaking, and sail- been shown to our programme over the term and holidays. ing theory. Next term, we’re hoping to get out on the water for some more practical activities as daylight savings passes We have been continuing to offer daily afterschool care for children and we have more hours in the sun. 5 to 13 years of age with our free pick up service. During the cold

Moving to Level 2 has meant we’ve unfortunately had a few winter months at Koputai we have been offering a variety of crea- camps and trips cancelled. However, we have some plans in tive indoor activities. Boat building has been the creative craft of the works for a trip to Quarantine Island, as well as a camp choice at our art table, with fishing boats, cruise ships and yachts with another Sea Cadet unit, T.S Waireka, during Labour all being designed and made as well as a replica of the titanic Weekend. These outings provide cadets the opportunity to which suffered the same sinking fate on its maiden voyage as its learn new skills in a different environment, to meet new peo- namesake. With an incredible variety of resources on hand and our ple, and to try new activities, so hopefully they will go ahead! amazing staff with their own creative strengths each day a Koputai is sure to be packed full of fun! If you or someone you know is high-school aged and are keen to learn some life skills, go on superb camps, or just We are looking forward to our upcoming term 3 holiday pro- want to get out of the house once a week, don’t hesitate to gramme, which we have many exciting activities planned from arts contact us or come along to a parade night. We meet every and crafts projects, baking and games at the centre, to trips away week on Thursday from 6.45pm until 9.15pm at the Pioneer to movies, boat rides, and our mystery trips. Hall during the winter terms and at our Back Beach boat- We are open during the term 3pm to 6pm and in the holidays 7.30 shed during summer. am to 6.00pm to support working parents. Pop in to see us if you Contact us: are interested, otherwise please contact Wendy Russell on [email protected] or Facebook @tsnimrod 0274727744 or check out our Facebook page for upcoming events. Chief Petty Officer Goldsmith once again the subatomic planetoids have aligned and the Mullet Festival will resurface to part the great sea of cosmic debris. For Mullet Festival III: Cosmic Debris one splendiferous afternoon, we will transform the Warrington The Mullet resurfaces... Reserve by the sea north of Dunedin into a galaxy of creative ...what will you find floating in the after times? experimentation, including dance, music, poetry, theatre, and vis- Date: Saturday, 24th of October, 2020 ual art. You will be guided around the reserve to enjoy different Time: 5-6:30pm performances and installations followed by a shared picnic, sing- Venue: Warrington reserve and beach along and musical entertainment. Kia ora koutou friends, art lovers and fellow space travellers Please dress for the weather and bring some kai to share.

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October 2020 The Rothesay News 11 Aramoana League For more information: https:// Did you know the Aramoana League Inc is a commu- www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/ nity group that was established in 1931 to promote the dogs/dog-exercise-areas or phone interests of residents and crib owners? The League meets in the the DCC 04 477-4000 or the Aramoana Hall every two months, the next meeting is Tuesday 6 Dunedin DOC office 03 477-0677. Vicki Wilson, Aramoana League October 7.30pm in the Aramoana Hall. The League continues to liaise with the West Harbour Community Board (WHCB), Dunedin City Council (DCC), Department of Conservation (DOC), Otago Regional Council (ORC) and Port Otago Limited (POL) and the Halo Project about various issues affecting the community. St Leonards School West Harbour Community Board Kia ora koutou, During this past month, we have moved to At the WHCB meeting in February 2020 the League spoke to the Covid-19 Alert level 2. Our teachers have again managed a Board about a number of issues and also raised our concern about very smooth transition and have ensured that all Ministry of communications with the Board. The Board has appointed Mrs Jan Health advice is followed. The children have started making Tucker to be the liaison person between the Aramoana Commu- their own masks, which helps to normalise the whole idea nity and the WHCB. The League, along with any members of the and teaches them how to wear them. public are always welcome to approach the Board at any time via the public forum. We look forward to working with Jan Tucker and As part of our Source to Sea study (supported by the Halo the WHCB more closely. Project), we had a really interesting visit from the Aquavan (University of Otago Marine Studies Centre), where the Shelly Beach Dune Restoration children interacted with the touch pools of live marine ani- In January this year, volunteers planted over 200 natives in the mals! It was a wonderful community event with classes sand dunes at the Mole end of from Port Chalmers and Sawyers Bay school joining us to Shelly Beach. Another planting took find out more about the sea life in the harbour and the ef- place on Sunday 30th August at fects of people on the environment. Check out the photos 10am, where 35-40 people turned on our Facebook page!

up to plant about 300 more natives During these times of social distancing and less frequent in the sand dunes. The natives community gatherings, we want to ensure that our school planted are seeds gathered and whanau continue to be an intricate part of our children’s propagated from Aramoana, Te learning journey. As part of this, we had our first online Ngaru and Waipuna Bay and in- school assembly this term, where we discussed our meth- clude ti kouka-Cabbage trees, ods of teaching spelling/reading. We will continue to host Ngaio, Karo, Taupata-Coprosma these curriculum focused assemblies either online or in Repens, Korimiko, Coprosma, and person depending on Alert levels.

A reminder: November 6 - Art Exhibition opening night, Art Sales available from 6-8 November. November 7 - Art Exhi- harakeke-flax. Thank you so bition and Market Day. If you’d like to book a stall for mar- very much to the volunteers ket day call (03 471 0501)/ email for your planting efforts, we ([email protected]) the school! really do appreciate it. Jo Wilson, Principal

DOC The League has a Commu- Port Chalmers Kindergarten nity Agreement with DOC Spring has sprung at Port Chalmers kindergarten and all regarding coastal vegetation the tamariki (and teachers!) have been loving the warmer restoration and trapping. We have been in long negotiations with weather and the beautiful sunshine by spending lots of time DOC about getting a permanent toilet at the Pari St (Big Beach) outdoors. car park. The next steps involve design work to determine a suit- Spending time outside has been extra enjoyable for our able size toilet, obtaining a quote for works and construction. Un- children because of the recent delivery of new sand for our fortunately we do not have a completion date, however we are sandpit. There has been lots of digging and building of pleased to say we have a timeline. To date, we have not seen any sandcastles taking place, and we apologise in advance for progress from the DCC towards a permanent toilet at Shelly the sand that’s no doubt making it home in gumboots and shoes! Beach.

Speed Humps Speaking of the sandpit, if you ever have any old sandpit From the WHCB February meeting a request was made that the toys (especially dump trucks) or buckets and spades look- speed humps at Te Ngaru remain in place until further information ing for a new home then we would love for you to unleash on traffic calming measures, including the placement of the speed your inner Marie Kondo and let them spark joy for our chil- dren. humps is provided to the board. Some of you will notice the recent vandalism to some of the speed humps that remain in place. As a kindy we not only love donations, we rely on them.

DCC Aside from sandpit toys we are always appreciative of do- nations of wooden toys and kids’ bike helmets. We have been in meetings with DCC staff regarding the poor state of the water logged Aramoana domain grounds and also the instal- We are always looking to restock our arts and crafts sup- lation of a toilet at Shelly Beach. The League and individuals made plies and will happily put to good use the following: old submissions on the recent DCC “Play Space Strategic Plan” sur- greeting cards; bits of ribbon and lace; untreated wood off vey and encouraged people to submit, particularly noting it was a cuts; beads and buttons; dress up clothes and hats; craft good opportunity to highlight the poor condition of the domain cord; pipe cleaners and pom-poms; paddle pop sticks and grounds. Some of you may have noticed a new "No dogs permit- seed pods. ted" sign at the entrance to Shelly Beach. Shelly Beach is part of If you have a little person in your life that would love sand- the Aramoana Ecological Area, dogs have always been prohibited castles and craft activities, then Port Chalmers kindy would in the ecological area. Dogs are permitted on Big Beach (beach to love to have them. We have spaces available so please call the left of the mole), they can be off a lead. However please or pop by and chat to our amazing teachers. note, dogs are not permitted past Bear Rock (keyhole rock). Nga mihi, Angela Cuming, Committee Treasurer

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BOARD MATTERS Extracts from the meeting of the West Harbour Commu- nity Board held on the 12th of August 2020. DRAFT WEST HARBOUR LONG TERM COMMUNITY PLAN 2018 - 28 Public Forum Discussion took place on the draft Community Plan. Members Tim Cook, Harbourside Junior Football Club - spoke in sup- noted that it would be considered at each meeting to allow port of the funding application from the Harbourside Junior Foot- any changes to be made. ball Club. The club has approximately 65 children. He advised Moved that the Board adopts the Long Term Community that they are seeking to purchase new footballs for the children to Plan, motion carried. use. REPRESENTATION AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Ravensbourne School - Ravensbourne advised they would be Members provided an update on activities as follows: withdrawing their funding application and will present it to the a) Port Noise Liaison Committee next meeting. Jacque Ruston provided an update on the activities of the Committee. Judy Southworth - Judy Southworth requested that the Board work towards establishing a dog park in the West Harbour area. b) Ravensdown Community Liaison Group She advised there were 929 dogs between Ravensbourne and Trevor Johnson advised that there was nothing to report for Port Chalmers and no area where they could roam freely. this meeting.

Wendy Currie - Wendy Currie advised that she had started a d) Keep Dunedin Beautiful petition because she was concerned that some residents wanted Duncan Eddy asked that the activities of Keep Dunedin Beau- to close Peninsula Beach Road to traffic. She advised that over tiful were slowly increasing since Alert Levels had changed 1200 people had voted to keep Peninsula Beach Road open. Ms for COVID-19. He also provided an update on the resolutions Currie made a number of suggestions to improve the safety of passed at the last meeting regarding cigarette butt rubbish the road for all users. bins and stormwater filters. It was noted that staff were not in

John Holmes - John Holmes spoke to the Board regarding favour of the filters as it was believed to be an educational matter. safety on Peninsula Beach Road. He advised that he would like speed humps installed to help slow down the traffic. d) Policing Issues

Jan Tucker suggested this item should be removed, as the REPORTS issues had been resolved. STORAGE OF CHEMICALS AT SAWYERS BAY Robert West, (Acting General Manager City Services) and Alan e) Vision Port Chalmers Worthington (Resource Consents Manager) provided an over- Jan Tucker advised that the AGM had been held and pro- vided an update on activities of the group. view of the history of the storage of ammonium nitrate at Saw- yers Bay, and provided an update on the proposed removal of f) Access Radio – Francisca Griffin advised that she had the substance. sent out links to the members of the broadcasts.

In discussing the matter, members raised the issues of resource g) Social Media and Communication consents and the security of the site. The Board moved that the Francisca Griffin advised the page had 754 followers and was A Board: Note the update and request an update at the next board working well. meeting. h) Community Awards Governance Officers Report Ange McErlane advised that the date for the Community In a report the Governance Support Officer provided an update Awards function was to be held on the 18th of October at on activities relevant to the Board area including: 5.30pm. Nominations close on 27th September.

• Project Fund • Speed Limit Bylaw i) Albertson Avenue Beautification Project • Freedom Camping Francisca Griffin advised that mulch had been delivered and ● Leigh McKenzie, Waste Minimisation Officer, was unable to volunteers had been helping with the garden. attend the meeting and it was agreed that the discussion on Junk to Joy Community Event would be held over to the next board j) Aramoana Liaison meeting. Moved That the Board: Jan Tucker advised that there was concern regarding the Notes the Governance Support Officers Report. Motion carried drainage on the Domain Grounds. They were hoping to build a playground, but until the drainage in the reserve PROJECT FUND APPLICATIONS was fixed the work could not go ahead. Consideration was given to the funding applications received. It was agreed to take them separately. Chairperson’s Report The Chairperson provided an update on matters of interest An application was received from St Leonards School for including: funding of $1075.00 towards the purchase of decodable reading • Know Your Neighbours Document – tabled a document and books. In discussing the request members considered the decod- suggested this should be inserted into the Rothesay News. able reading books should be provided by the Ministry of Educa- • Port Otago Update – updated on activities of Port Otago. tion. Moved That the Board: Declines the funding application from St COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Leonards School. Cr Steve Walker advised that the applications for the Chief Executive Officer’s position had closed and there were a An application was received from Harbourside Junior Foot- number of workshops being held in relation to the 10 year ball Club for funding $500 for footballs and football bags. plan. Duncan Eddy withdrew from meeting for this item. Moved: That the Board: Notes the Council Activities Report. Moved: That the Board: b) Approves a grant of $500 to Harbour- Motion was carried. side Junior Football Club for the purchase of footballs. Motion carried.

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October 2020 The Rothesay News 13 Backyard Medicine Pioneer Hall To further aid the work of the cleavers you tried Kia ora, all y’all. Walking past, or into the Hall you last month, a vigorous walk will do wonders be- will find it difficult to miss the QR Code for the Min- cause our lymphatic system works the very best with physi- istry of Health Covid 19 tracker app, and it‘s cal movement. If you haven’t tried the cleavers infusion yet, important that they are used please! you still have time just look for young plants. Try adding some chickweed (stellaria media) to the jar, for While using the Hall it is important to remain spaced out, so keep additional clearing/cleansing, look for young plants here 1 metre between individuals. For this spatial distancing reason too. Chickweed is high in calcium, magnesium, manganese, the limit of people able to be in the Hall at one time is capped at 50 people while under level 2. zinc, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, vitamins -- especially C, A (from carotenes), and B factors such as folic acid, ribo- Monday nights and Thursday mornings is pilates (Not yoga, sorry flavin, niacin, and thiamine. And of course both chickweed Hayley!) with Hayley, Tuesday evenings is Port Pilates with Ra- and cleavers have chlorophyll in them. chel, Thursday evenings has the Sea Cadets, Bob Scott is teach-

If a cold infusion is not your thing, why not try adding some ing guitar on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Aaron so-called weeds to your Spring salads? Young Dandelion Kyle teaches adult and kids Yoga on Friday afternoons, most leaves, chickweed, calendula petals, heartsease/viola flow- Sunday mornings the West Harbour Ukulele group meet at the ers, violet flowers and leaves, young leaves of ribwort/ Hall. Plus we’ve got a couple of local businesses using the kitchen. plantain, some nasturtium leaves would add a peppery fla- vour. Toss a small handful of these in with some greens, Exciting to have some gigs booked at the Hall in the next couple dress with lemon , salt, pepper and a little olive oil, and yum! of months; a noise gig planned for the Sunday of labour weekend, As always, pay attention to what goes in your mouth! If you and gigs from Die! Die! Die! and Delaney Davidson in November. have any concerns or are on any medications, please talk If there is a space you need to host or have an event, party, gig or first with your health-care provider before exploring any of thing, the Pioneer Hall is here for you, to find out more about the my suggestions. And do not use any plant you suspect has Hall or to make a booking contact the Community Coordinator, been sprayed. Francisca Griffin, Naturopath Chris Armstrong on 022 369 6807

Stay safe, wash your hands, and check on your friends and neighbours. Chris Armstrong

Sawyers Bay Playcentre Kia ora from Sawyers Bay Playcentre.

No two days are ever the same at the playcentre! You might walk in one day and be surrounded by wild animals swinging from the bars and zooming higher on the swings or another day you may just arrive as we are climbing into our fire engines and racing to put out a tree on fire or to climb the mountains to do a rescue of a circus elephant. That is the complete joy of learning that sur- rounds our tamariki each and every session at centre.

We cater to our children's learning needs by observing and inter- acting with them and allowing them to choose items to play with. Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua This term we have been looking into ways we empower our Kai- Kia ora koutou. ako (teachers and parents) and Tamariki by giving everyone a On our August Community Open Day we welcomed voice and a chance to learn their way. Throughout this process of a large group of visitors, who enjoyed the choice of watching and noticing we can begin to accommodate appropri- a guided history tour, or bush walk and planting, and all en- ate learning opportunities such as baking, messy play and look- joyed a picnic lunch in the sunshine. ing after our environment. We have also been fortunate to wel- come Kym from St. Joseph's School and some students who Other visitors who have stayed in the Lodge in August/early have been teaching us kapa haka. We are getting really good at September were students from Knox College, Caroline Baby Shark! If you walk past you may have heard us singing! We Freemen College, Tokomairiro High School, Student were also lucky to meet Kate from St. Johns who taught us all Christian Movement, St. Peter’s College, NZALA (NZ about ambulances, how to dial 1,1,1 and not to be frightened Animal Law Association), SOULS (Society of Otago Uni- when we saw one as they are here to help us. versity Law Students) and the Otago Tramping Club. As well as exploring the island on land and by kayak, they As you can see the opportunities are endless at the play centre. helped with planting and releasing seedlings, weed control, We would love to show you around, pop in anytime for a visit. beach clean-ups, and even cleaned the chapel windows. The This term we are open Tuesday and Thursday from 9-12pm. Year 12 students from Tokomairiro High School studied the Next term we are re-opening our Wednesday session too. islands quarantine history as part of a school project. Kristina Goldsmith - Lead Facilitator.

Our next Community Open Day is on Saturday 31st Octo- ber (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions). For Volunteer Kia Ora Katoa Women’s Institute. Opportunities and events/updates see our website quar- Our meeting on 10 September was held in the Emmanuel Church [email protected] or join our Facebook page Quaran- Hall Sawyers Bay, with 15 members present. We were happy to tine Island/Kamau Taurua Community. be meeting again after missing last month’s meeting due to the

To arrange a visit or stay on the island, for a school ‘camp’, Covid 19 restrictions. The Golden Threads in praise of friendship were read by Irene workshop venue or retreat, you can contact Meghan Hughes, Todd. the island Keeper on 03-478-0874 or email quarantineis- Motto: Let today be a lesson, today an action, tomorrow a hope [email protected]. Claire Hagglund was read by Barbara Samuels. President Karen Arbuckle took us through the “Business Plan 2020 -2023, gathering suggestions to pass on to Federation. Kia Ora Women’s Institute Continued on page 14

14 The Rothesay News October 2020 @Port Library & Service Centre …with Sarah Frost Kids Book Club first Monday 10 Questions of the month at 3.15pm Each month we ask a West Harbour personality to answer ►the same ten questions.

Check out our Digital Library where This month is Sarah Frost you can find: who has been living back ● Ebooks and Eaudio books in the West Harbour for ● Digital Newspapers and maga- about four years. Sarah zines grew up in St Leonards in ● Genealogy and history resources the 80’s and 90’s. She ● Beamafilm - great free movies and documentaries lives with her family in ● Who Else Writes Like? For suggestions on who to read Sawyers Bay and loves next. the sense of community ● Learn a language resources. there. All available for free with your library card at: Sarah tells the Rothesay Dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/digital-library News that they were lucky Ainslie and the Team at Port Chalmers Library enough to inherit a beauti- ful big garden and tunnel Port Chalmers School house and she is getting To say that 2020 has been an unusual year, would be an un- excited about the next derstatement. However, the one thing that has kept us going tomato season. has been our sense of community and whānaungatunga. Nothing can stop that. While many events have been cancelled Sarah tells us that they for our tamariki, we have enjoyed turning up at school and do- are a playcentre family ing our learning. The lockdown made us appreciate our friends and that she has just fin- and the routines that we took ishing her time as Presi- for granted. dent, there, she was a first Some of the highlights this time mum walking through the gate there three years ago and it term have been: was the best thing that could have happened. The playcentre New furniture for the learners welcomed them into a wonderful supportive community and she in Room 8; exploring in all said that she has learnt so much about parenting and both her and Riley leave playcentre with life long friends. classes with a coding pro- gramme ‘Scratch’; Kelly Q. If you had the chance which three people (dead or alive) Sports and gymnastics; Source to Sea (a Halo Project) with would you invite for dinner? Room 4; learning conferences with all whānau; Whānau Hui; A. Stephen Fry, Elvis Presley and my friend Tracy in England.

Keeping Safe Programme with St John’s (thank you Kate); Fun Q. What are your three favourite movies? Run; Book Week and our favourite dress up as a book charac- A. Almost Famous, High Fidelity, Catch me if you can. ter. We still have a celebration of visual arts to look forward to in our Art Week. Q. What was your first car and if money was no object what car would you like to buy? Our weekly assemblies have had to change because of the A.My first car was a mustard coloured Vauxhall Viva and a dream limits posed by COVID Alert Level 2, however all classes have car is probably something old and classic! I do like modern things risen to the occasion and have shared their learning with the in cars especially locking without the key! rest of the school. We hope in the near future we can open up . our Assemblies to our wider community once again. Q. If you were to face the guillotine in the morning, what would you choose as your last meal? Term 4 is beckoning. This is the term we start our Aquatics A.Japanese - an easy answer! programme with swimming and boating; athletics is a feature . and of course our annual Artist in Residence programme, Q. Which three countries would you most like to visit? which this year will feature local artist Jim Cooper. A. I've been so lucky to visit so many countries so first up I would To quote our school song, “Every day is a day of wonder, here visit England - my other home and friends and family and two new destinations - Russia and Japan. at our school.” May it continue to be wonderful. . Vicki Nicolson, Principal Q. When you were at school can you remember what you first wanted to be when you grew up? Kia Ora Women’s Institute Continued from page 13 A.I've never known, still trying to work this out!

Arrangements were made for travel to Eisteddfod at Macan- Q. What do you think is the most useful invention of all time? drew Bay next Thursday. A.The camera, I love photography. Roll Call: TV advertisements All members had definite likes and dislikes. Q. What is the best book you have read?

A. Vert by Jeff Noon. Competitions: Baking; 3 peanut butter biscuits – 1st.Karen Arbuckle, 2nd Q. If you had a time machine where in the past or future would Mary Inglis, 3rd Betty Melville. you go? Garden; 1 daffodil - 1st Karen Arbuckle, 2nd Gaye Lester, 3rd A.Definitely not into the future, but maybe back to me as a little Betty Melville. girl and say "you got this". . We concluded the meeting by gathering around the tables for Q. If you had to spend one month on a desert island name three afternoon tea and a chat. Mary Inglis things you would take along? A.A cocktail bar, a good mate and a hammock. . Ange McErlane

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What’s on this month on the West Harbour … - Pea Sea Art Exhibition: October 4-22, Recent works by Anet Neutze and Scott Flanagan. Opens Sunday 4th, 5pm. FOR FUNCTION HIRE

- Justice of the Peace - Port Chalmers Library every Monday Port Chalmers Town Hall morning from 10am - 12pm. Complex. Weddings-Functions- - Lions Garden Fete: Lady Thorn Dell, Church Street, Port Chalmers, Meetings Sunday 25th October, 11am - 2pm. Column sponsored by the

- Euchre is played at the Port Chalmers Bowling Club every Monday For any enquiries contact West Harbour Community Board at 1.00 pm. The cost is $3.00. Everyone welcome. For info 472- the Custodian INFORMATION 8755.  425 9821 or 021 222 8878

- Ravensbourne Play Group meets at Ravensbourne School Port Chalmers every Monday and Wednesday 9am -12pm during school terms. Library & Service Centre Contact 4710410 for more info. Port Chalmers Swimming Pool Ground floor - Harbourside Table Tennis Club - 7.30pm Thursday nights, Cost $3, Coaching and gear provided, at Harbour Rugby Club, Albertson Hours Town Hall, Ave. School Term Times Beach Street.

- Toy Library, open Saturdays 2-4pm, look out for the yellow sign Lane Swimming only on Ravensbourne Road. Ph. 474 3690 Mon-Fri 6.00am - 9.00am - West Harbour Ukuleles: Most Sunday mornings at the Pioneer 12 noon - 1.30pm Hours: Hall,11.00.am. Check Facebook, ‘West Harbour Ukuleles’ or call/txt Sat & Sun -10am - 11am Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: Greg Hings for more information, 021 962 396. Leisure Swimming 9.30am - 5.30pm - Kia Ora Katoa Women’s Institute meet in the Chalmers Lounge Mon, Wed, Fri - 3pm - 7pm Thursday upstairs in the Port Chalmers Town Hall on the second Thursday of Tues & Thurs 3pm - 4.30pm each month at 1.30pm. For information contact Irene Todd 472 7163. 9.30am - 8.00pm Sat & Sun - 11am - 5pm - Port Chalmers Women’s Institute: meets in the Chalmers Lounge Saturday upstairs in the Port Chalmers Town Hall on the second Tuesday of School Holiday Times 11.00am - 2.00pm each month at 7.30pm. For information contact Mary Fahey 472 8370. Lane Swimming only Mon-Fri 6.00am - 9.30am Service Centre hours: - United Church of Port Chalmers: Sunday Services - All Sunday Sat & Sun -10am - 11am Services at Emmanuel Church, Sawyers Bay @ 10am. Leisure Swimming - Holy Trinity Port Chalmers, Main Service - 10am, Sunday mid- West Harbour Mon - Fri - 9.30pm - 7pm West Harbour Commu- week Service - 10am, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Family Service - 10am, Sat & Sun 11pm - 5pm Community Board 1st Sunday of the month. nity Board

- St Mary’s Star of the Sea, 38 Magnetic St, Port Chalmers. Mass Albertson Avenue 5pm Saturday, Wednesday 11.30am. Phone 472 7664 Francisca Griffin Duncan Eddy - All Fibre Handcrafts e.g. knitting, crochet, patchwork, embroidery, Chairperson spinning. Emmanuel Church Hall, Sawyers Bay, Monday 5th & 19th 4728483021 or 174 0274834707 0400 [email protected] October, come at 11am or 1.30pm. For info contact 472 8487. Trevor Johnson - Bookshare @ Port Chalmers Library: First Wednesday of the DeputyFrancisca Chairperson Griffin month at 11.00am. 4724710632 8483 oror 0272848611027 483 4707 - Sawyers Bay Garden Club - Meets at Emmanuel Church Hall, Sawyers Bay, on the 3rd Tuesday September - March at 7.15pm and the third Saturday of the month April - August at 1.45pm. For infor- TrevorSteve WalkerJohnson mation contact Secretary Karlina Jackson 472 8510. 471 0632Councillor or 027 284 8611

0278505603 - Senior Citizens meet each Tuesday at 1.00pm in the Chalmers Lounge upstairs in the Port Chalmers Town Hall. For information AngeDuncan McErlane Eddy contact Dorothy Allum 472 7712. 4727 8730211740400 or 027 4380 601

- Port Chalmers Maritime Museum: normal hours: Monday to Fri- [email protected] day 10am-3pm, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 1.00 - 4.00 p.m. Also open by special appointment. Enquires 472 8233. Jacque Ruston Ange027 McErlane247 9090 - Blueskin Market: (First Sunday of the month), 11 to 1. local arts, 4727873 or 0274380601

crafts, produce, and more! Gallery on Blueskin at Waitati. Free stalls available. Jan Tucker QSM Jacque Ruston - Port Chalmers Community Market: (every third Sunday of the 472 7463027 or247 021 9090 140 8890 month), 10am-1.30pm, George St, opp 4Square. Organic produce, local food, craft, music and lots more. Jan Tucker QSM

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16 The Rothesay News October 2020 D USTING OFF THE PORT CHALMERS TIME BALL On 1 December 1866 the Otago Witness reported that at a meeting of the Otago Provincial Council, it was  moved “That the petition of Shipmasters and others, respecting a Time Ball at Port Chalmers, be transmit- ted to His Honour the Superintendent, with a request that he may be pleased forthwith to take the necessary steps to comply with the request of the Petitioners”. In April 1867 the reported that “Active preparations are being made for the working of a long needed time ball at the Flagstaff, Port Chalmers. A conductor has been laid from the obser- vatory to the Flagstaff, which being attached to the haulyards [sic] by a simple arrangement, the ball is Timeball photo, Te Papa. dropped instantaneously by the signal master. The whole of the arrangements are expected to be completed in a week, when the great want of a time ball to the shipping community will be numbered with the things of the past”. The service eventually started on Saturday 1 June 1867 and the ball was dropped daily (Sundays excepted) at 1.00 pm Port Chalmers time or 1h 37m 23.5s a.m. Greenwich mean time. Curiously, the stated drop time after 1868 continued to be 1 p.m. Port Chalmers mean time, not 1.00 p.m. time. At 12.45 p.m. the time ball was hoisted at the yardarm on the flagstaff and officers on the ships would stand by their chronome- ters while an apprentice would be outside watching the time ball. At 1.00 p.m., the signal master would drop the ball and the ap- prentices would shout “STOP”! The officers would check their chronometers and no doubt, local residents would check their clocks and watches. The exact time was kept by a grandfather clock which was checked every day at 9.00 a.m., when a signal was telegraphed to the signal master from Wellington. (The clock is now in the collection of Toitu Otago Settlers' Museum). The service appears to have been discontinued in October 1877 but was re-established in April 1882 as a weekly service following a petition from eleven shipmasters on January 26, 1881. On the days when the ball was to be dropped, a blue flag was hoisted on the signal staff at about 10.00 a.m. Notices confirming this appeared in the New Zealand Nautical Almanac up to 1906 but the entry for 1907 advised that the time ball had been temporarily discontinued. The original notice re-appeared in the 1908 and 1909 editions but that changed in 1910 to “The time-signal ball dropped from the Port Chalmers Signal-station has been discontinued”. It appears that the time ball service was reinstated some years later as in a letter dated 18 May 1973 from the Port Chalmers Harbourmaster, Captain R. M. Church, to the Lyttelton Maritime Society, he stated that the time ball continued to operate until 1931. It was appar- ently used to warn local fishermen of high seas outside Taiaroa Head and of shipping com- ing down the harbour from Dunedin. The ball itself remained on the flagstaff for many years and when the damaged flagstaff was repaired and recommissioned in 1970 the ball was removed. Its location is unknown. In early 2020 the Port Chalmers Historical Society Inc recognised the historic importance of the time ball as an indispensible aid to ship navigation in the pre-radio era. $50,000.00 has been raised to have a replacement time ball installed on the flagstaff (left). It will operate daily at 1.00 p.m. and will be one of only about 15 operating time balls internationally. The only other operating time ball in New Zealand is at Lyttelton which drops every Sunday. Norman Ledgerwood The new Time Ball at the Port Chalmers Flagstaff. Photo: Ange McErlane

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