APRIL / MAY 2019

Bi Monthly Community Newsletter covering Piopio, Aria and Mahoenui Districts Native fly at Piopio Playcentre This term Piopio Playcentre received our own hand painted wall mural. Designed and painted by Caitlin Wilkinson (one of our Playcentre mums) the inside mural shows native, local birds thriving in their environment. We wanted the mural to capture the sense of belonging to the Piopio community, so we decided together on a theme to represent our town. Belonging is an important part of the Te Whariki strands, which the children’s learning is centred around, so it is im- portant to us that, just like the birds, the playcentre families feel they are part of our community. The mural allows the children to observe how our beautiful New Zealand birds live in their environment. Seeing the mural is like watching them in the bush, from the way the is hanging upside down drink- ing nectar from a kowhai flower, to the kiwi in its burrow. We are so lucky to have such a talented artist as part of our team. Caitlin donated so much of her time and talent to create this wonderful mural for us all to enjoy. Piopio Playcentre Playcentre kids Billie Jones, Vivian Carter and Lennox MacKenzie standing in front of the new mural

Award-winning Carter family LOVE NZ After the terror feature in Mindfood attack that occurred Carter Family features in Mindfood in Christchurch this For those magazine readers out there: Mindfood March, we wanted recently came to Piopio, and has just published a to reflect on our story on John, Judy, Shaun and Kate Carter. values as a The feel-good family and community story was community, and initiated by Silver Fern Farms, who nominated the think about the family after they became regional Silver Fern Farms things which hold Plate to Pasture award winners in 2018. us together. The Carters found their Silver Fern Farm awards We asked local experience invaluable. As well as receiving farm budding artist business analysis they gained important additional Chloe Darke (6) insight into understanding their consumer demands. from Aria, to draw A big thank you to Silver Fern Farms who what she loves best generously donated $500 each to the Piopio about living in Swimming Club and the Piopio Community Pools Aotearoa. This is Trust as part of the Carters’ Mindfood experience. what she created. Check out April’s birthday edition of Mindfood, Thank you Chloe! page 101 for the Carter story. WWW.PIOPIO.NET.NZ

PIOPIO HALL HOUSIE

Piopio ANZAC All equipment An enthusiastic Commemoration is now to be group meet to play booked and Thursday 25th April 2019 paid for Housie.o Parade 11am. through the r Citize Waitomo District Council. 1.00pm each Mairoa Linedancers will hold their Please assemble at 10.45am on • Bond 50% of hire fee annual social at the Piopio Memorial Hall Street outside the St Johns’ • Full Day hire 8am-5pm Thursday rooms. Current service men/ $204.00 At the Senior on Saturday 4th May. Attendees are women (all services) in uniform • Rental per hour (max 4 hours) expected from all over the North Island would be much appreciated. $36.00 Citizen’s Room Service medals may be worn by for a day of music and dance. Public most • Audio Equipment - Hire Fee relatives. All those who wish to $66.00 per day You are welcome welcome to pop in. participate are urged to do so. • Hireage of facililites: to join us for fun, The service will follow outside • Table $10 per table laughter and the Memorial Hall, weather per- • Chairs $2 per chair mitting. All organisations, indi- • Wine flutes/glasses 50c per serious viduals and family groups are glass involvement in welcome to participate in the • Tumblers 50c per glass trying to be the Waitanguru Branch wreath laying ceremony. • Place settings $2 per setting includes (dinner, side and winner!! Rural Women NZ After the ceremony, everybody is dessert plate, mug, cutlery) welcome to the Memorial Hall • Availability 8am-12 We are again co-ordinating the for light refreshments. Finger midnight, capacity approx. SENIOR Piopio ANZAC commemoration food contributions are most wel- 200 people CITIZENS this year on behalf of the commu- come. WAITOMO DISTRICT nity and planning is already un- Community input is most wel- come. Please give Jenny Brodie COUNCIL We have a meeting on derway. (877 8033) or Susie Verry (021 BOOKINGS TO: 07 878 0800 If you would like to be involved 0588339) a call if you would like the first Tuesday of in any way please get in touch. any further information PIOPIO MARKETS every month at 10 am. Waitanguru Branch meets month- ALL SAINTS CHURCH ly on the 2nd Tuesday and we wel- Every 3rd Sunday of each Following this, a cuppa and DVD or a come all new or prospective Co-operating Parish of Piopio, month members. If interested in joining Aria and Mokau. guest speaker is us, or wish to contact us re AN- planned. ZAC Phone Susie Verry Main Road, Piopio FOR HIRE (President) 027 555 0400, Sheryl Worship service 10am All senior citizens (Secretary) 027 517 every Sunday Meeting Rooms available at are most welcome to 6655 or Jenny Brodie 877 8033 Piopio College (07) 8778173 attend. Reverend Jekheli Singh 8788026 We have had some MAINLY MUSIC Within our district Thursdays @ 10am interesting ideas for

several defibrillators Piopio Garden Circle visits once the weather are on hand in the All Saints Church improves so if you are event of an Moa Street , Piopio Visits are now the 3rd Music and movement for interested. emergency. Wednesday of every month. children 0-5yrs and their Piopio Township: Owls caregivers. Wendy Weinberg [email protected] 8778686 Nest and Piopio College. www.crimestoppers-nz.org Allison 877 8840 In the surrounding districts: Mahoenui - Coleman’s woolshed, Aria Cosmopolitan Club, and Waitanguru Hall also have these on hand. A free App is available on google Playstore to locate machines throughout New Zealand.

Page 2 Replica bus project near complete

Chairman John Carter.

Without the outstanding support of over 250 local and ex residents, businesses and Trusts, the vision to The Latest Surplus recognise Piopio’s special place in The Piopio Community Fruit & Veg the history of rural education provi- Stand has been the grateful recipient of sion and school transport would nev- surplus grown in our local gardens and er have occurred. We are particularly orchards over the summer. Lately it’s grateful for the financial support of been tomatoes, zucchini/courgettes, the Ministry of Education, The Wai- kamo kamo, beetroot, peaches, apples, tomo District Council, Trust Waika- nashi and pears. Turnover in the stand After a journey of some four years to, the Sargood Bequest, Threeway continues to be amazing: contributions the Piopio College Trust’s project to Motors, The Piopio and Districts come in and they fly off to good homes rebuild and display Trust and Ford NZ. on the same day. It’s been great to see a replica of New Zealand’s first The provision of a lease by the Pio- kids walking from school in the after- noon grabbing an apple, nashi or peach school bus is almost complete. pio Aria Mokau Cooperating Parish from the stand to munch on the way The recent provision of a building to site the garage on their Moa home. consent to build a display garage on Street property, Max Laver’s faithful the vacant Moa Street site between reconstruction of Arapae and the Bags of freshly dug new potatoes were the Mustard Seed Opportunity Shop sponsorship of TotalSpan, Allied in demand in January. Can I suggest that more people try to grow potatoes? and the Memorial Hall will see con- Concrete, NZ Steel, Graymont Lime, Put them in the ground or a growing struction under way next month. Progress Transport and Aaron bag next Labour Weekend: they’re Completion is scheduled for late Bevege towards the cost of construc- easy as. And if you grow too many you May and an official opening will tion, have been other significant can always share them at the Stand. th occur on Friday 14 June. contributions to this project. We discovered damsons thanks to a “Reaching this final stage has been John Carter, Piopio College Trust generous contributor from Mapiu immensely satisfying,” said Board Fund Chairman. 078778290 (okay, maybe I did). After which Ber- nadette Murphy, the first person to an- swer three damson questions correctly New look for St.Mary’s Church on the stand’s Facebook page, won a copy of Lynda Hallinan’s new book, “Damson: From Hedgerow to Har- vest.” If you are a fan of damsons and haven’t seen this book it can be or- dered from Lynda at https:// foggydalefarm.co.nz/. While the Hawke’s Bay is considered the epicen- ter of all things damson in NZ, there’s no doubt Piopio can change that over time! With autumn upon us we’ll con- tinue to see heaps of different varieties of apples and pears in the stand fol- lowed by figs, feijoas and walnuts. Maybe also persimmons, quinces, crabapples and chestnuts? We would appreciate your continued support with contributions of non-perishable tinned foods, bottling, jams, baked goods and citrus fruit through the dark days of winter. Anything homemade needs to Photo: Sacha Capeling See www.stmaryschurch.co.nz for more information. be dated and labeled for food safety, as do fresh eggs. I try to let people know Local Jo Collins has opened St. semi-rural setting. The space is cosy what’s on offer daily, and when contri- Mary’s Church on St as boutique and comfortable with plenty of room, butions are needed, via the public Pio- pio Community Fruit & Veg Stand B&B accommodation. St. Mary's is a a fully equipped kitchen, good quality Facebook page. If you have any ques- quaint church built in 1930. Newly beds and linen and child friendly. Jo tions don’t hesitate to get in touch. renovated with respect and love, it is and Nick are available to guests if Karen Barrett 8778012 the perfect place to relax and enjoy the needed, but will otherwise leave them [email protected] atmosphere created by its character to enjoy their stay. features and Page 3 Piopio College Three little birds... interviews Mel is off on her 15-night foodie You are all absolutely amazing! nd In weeks 2 and 3 of Term 2, we are tour to France on 22 June which Also we had our annual visit from looks absolutely amazing. She and hosting parent student teacher (3 way) WOMAD artists recently, in the interviews. We ask that you make ap- her entourage will be visiting form of three bus coaches! How- Paris, Amiens, Mont St Michel, pointments in the afternoons on the ever the pidgee crew stepped up School interviews app online: https:// Cognac, Le Dorat, Limoges and again and we’re sure our interna- will include museum visits, wine www.schoolinterviews.com.au Follow tional guests enjoyed their short the three-step instructions to book your tasting (hello!), visit to the Cog- time here in Piopio. nac distillery, a French cooking time with teachers – see below graphic class, dining at amazing restau- OWLS NEST/NIGHT OWL: of the home page and use the code pro- rants/cafes … the list goes on! Of Phew! The Night Owl has catered vided (28ud7) course we are all jealous, but still and is still set to cater for a num- wish her and her travelling com- ber of weddings which is fantas- panions a fabulous trip! tic. Hopefully this beautiful weather continues for these spe- CRAFTY CLOSED: By the time cial occasions. this hits your mailbox, the Crafty Keep an eye out for our dinner Pigeon will have closed its doors. specials which are posted on our We would like to again extend our facebook page. gratitude to our loyal customers for your support over the years. The Owls Nest Motel has seen a Maniapoto grant: Are you or your The Fat Pigeon will be retailing steady number of guests, ranging children registered with the Maniapoto any items leftover from the Crafty from tourists, truckies, and guests Māori Trust Board Tribal (MMTB) – so please pop in to the café and visiting family and friends. Register? If so, parents can make take a look. Gosh this weather is just amazing application on their children’s behalf for the Primary School Grant. If you have FAT PIGEON: We’d like to take isn’t it? On the odd day we get a affiliations to Maniapoto iwi, but have not this opportunity to thank our pidg- glimpse of cooler temperatures, yet registered, you can download ee crew for their efforts over the but for the most part it has been registration forms from the website busy wedding season and other very nice. For me though, I would www.maniapoto.iwi.nz . You and your out-catering. It basically means children must be registered to be eligible with the Night Owl catering for welcome some coolness and rain for this grant. Forms can also be collected weddings, our staff is stretched to to clear the bugs and flies, as well from the school office. Payment of this capacity. as green up the paddocks a little! grant will be made directly to your child’s/children’s nominated school account. Payment will not be made to a PH: 07 877 8767 OR ZOE 021 113 5010 // WWW.THEOWLSNEST.CO.NZ personal bank account. EM: [email protected] It is highly recommended that parents/ Hey everyone!! It’s with a little bit of home in Piopio on the 10 th of April . caregivers make contact with schools to sadness to let you all know that the Kim cant wait to start at home in her discuss where you would like this grant to Crafty Pigeon , Pretty Little Beauty new salon .To contact Kim for ap- be used to benefit your child/ren. Contact and Vanillia Blonde will be closing on pointment from the 10th April feel Marissa Campbell at MMTB directly on the evening of the 4 th April. free to use Face book messenger or 0800 668 285. But it is with a whole lot of excite- call or txt Mobile 021 2999501 Ā muri kia mau ki tēnā, kia mau ki te ment that Kim is opening her salon at Home phone 8778732 kawau mārō, whanake ake, whanake ake

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Wise words from Piopio St John Piopio Since Christmas our crews have re- The subscription effective for a year is sponded to several major crashes. Many less than one ambulance transport Domain have involved motorbikes not being seen charge. Contact 0800 STJOHN for de- by other road users. A reminder that tails. news drivers should check carefully before Two years ago our officers ran an AED A big thankyou from the Piopio Community turning or pulling out. While ACC co- familiarisation evening in the Night Owl. Sports Incorporated Society to Ravensdown vers transport to medical facilities the Later this year we intend to repeat this and Clive Fredericks, for their generous dona- same does not apply to medical inci- valuable exercise in our refurbished Sta- tion of fertiliser and spreading at the Rukuhia dents. tion. In the interim remember there are domain earlier in the year. We are very appre- As members of your community we AED's at The Owls Nest, Piopio Col- ciative of all our supportive businesses. And would urge people, particularly those lege, Kohanga Reo, Aria, Waitangaru thank you to KSB Construction for their work with young children, elderly or chronic and Mahoenui. on the new horse day yards at the domain. conditions, to consider joining the St We are also investigating the siting of Congratulations to Storm Harris on her recent John Supporters scheme. another in the Village Hall. event at the Domain and best of luck to the This entitles those family members liv- A question: Can we see easily see your Piopio Rugby team this season. We are so ing at your address to free transport to a property number from the road? lucky to have such awesome local facilities! medical facility. Mike Johnson Kate Carter Preventing sports related dental injuries The simple answer is WEAR a sports teeth can completely knock them out bite. The thinner layer is more comforta- mouthguard. These prevent dental inju- (called avulsion). When kids are having ble for smaller mouths. Intermediate - ries, orofacial (around the mouth, soft orthodontic treatment, their teeth are $70, Double layer, 3.5-4mm – Two thin tissues and bone) and concussion. Chil- looser while they are being moved into double layers add more protection while dren and teenagers are at high risk of their new position. Stock and ‘boil-and- still being thin enough for small mouths. dental injuries and concussion. The bite’ mouth guards are ill-fitting and offer Adult - $80, Double layer 5-6mm – Once crown of your tooth develops first. So, inadequate protection. Custom made all adult teeth are present, this is the rec- when our kids’ front adult teeth (incisors) mouthguards offer the best protection. ommended best option. A double layer erupt into the mouth the roots of these Advantages include fit, ease of speech, mouthguard offers more impact distribu- teeth have not fully formed. Think of it comfort and retention, extra protection to tion. This means the energy from the like a post in the ground. If you rammed the teeth, orofacial structures and concus- impact is distributed thought the it in 1cm it would fall over very easily. sion prevention. Piopio Dental Mouth mouthguard layers and less to the teeth Our kids’ new teeth are a lot like this; Guard Options Child - $60, Single layer and orofacial structures. Double layer is they haven’t got too much holding them 3.5-4mm – Single layer offers greater recommended for those in higher impact in. So even the lightest knock to these protection than a much thinner boil and and higher-grade competitive sports.

[email protected] OPENING HOURS PIOPIO DENTAL We are open the first week of the school holidays only. We are closed during the second week of the holidays due to Easter and Anzac Day.

Page 5 Memories of horses in a lifetime By Peter Holbrook

I am 82 years old, born in the heart of England, I worked and grew up mainly working on mixed farms before emigrating to New Zealand in 1961 at the age of twenty-five. During the war years – despite ever increasing mechanisation – the working horse was a common sight. Most people had some connection with them in everyday life; in the midland town I came from, during the 1950s there were fifty light draught horses on milk and bread delivery, around ten heavy horses on street cleaning and moving the weekend market stalls in and out of the street, also numerous small traders with welsh cob type delivering fruit and collecting waste for recycling. These horses did not need a driver’s licence and boys straight from school Ploughing with horses, King Country. Ref: WA-10147-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. could take a horse and cart out in went onto a 400 acre mixed farm for a two-wheeler vehicle behind the fast traffic and knew how to harness and years work experience before going to trotting cob, the boss drove at a good unharness them. Many of these horses an Agricultural institute for a 10 pace coming back from feeding the were probably bred and broken in on month course in farming. At this time sheep in the winter months, constantly Irish small farms before being students were given practical experi- reminding the horse ‘We don’t keep exported to England. In the 1960s the ence with working horses as well as you to look at’ with a click of the majority of the delivery horses were tractors. The horses were Suffolk tongue. After my Ag Course I re- phased out by the electric powered Punch mares, now an endangered rare turned to the farm to avoid being vans which needed a licensed driver. breed. called up for two years national ser- The travelling people were still largely Back on the farm where I started we vice which was compulsory until 1960 horse drawn (It is not politically had three tractors and two horses, a for all young men over 18, some of correct these days to call them black mare called ‘Kit’ and a half my friends stayed on farms also, while Gypsies). They favoured the piebald draught gelding with no name just others served in Cypress, Kenya and and skewbald animals as being easy to called the ‘oss’. Both were good Malaya. find in the dark when illicitly grazing workers in anything put to them, feed- When I turned 21 I rented five acres in farmers’ fields before being ing out, row crop work, haymaking of land and began to accumulate live- tethered on roadsides during daylight and also good to ride, bringing the stock to supplement my farm wages hours. cows in for milking. As well as the when milking cows. I began to deal in Many farms during the 1950 had a Fordson major tractors and a new fer- horse and bought two vehicles for mixture of tractors and horses, the guson tractor from the factory a few them, a four wheeler for carting a tractors doing the ploughing and miles away, from Coventry. wide range of things and a two heavy cultivations, while the horses Most young men were naturally drawn wheeler for taking pigs and poultry to did the lighter row scoop work, hay to the mechanical aspect of farming, the local market, later on a ford van racking and feeding out stock. this being the future dedicated to ever helped me to range further but I al- I left school at 16 in 1952, the year of increasing speed and efficiency. I ways kept the horses and started to King George sixth’s death when Eliz- became drawn to the horses instead breed from the mares. abeth the second became Queen, and and enjoyed immensely a ride in the (Peter’s second instalment in the next Birdtalk)

DIGGER /TRUCK HIRE

Page 6 Changing of the guard at Graingers TRAVEL BLOG

Bula, bula! I have just returned from a hosted trip with Tourism Fiji, inspecting resorts, enjoying sightseeing and cultural activities. Personally I believe the mainland of Fiji is often underestimated. There are endless opportunities for the adventurous with zip lining, quad biking and underwater exploration, to experiencing the warmth and friendliness of the Fijian people or simply rest and relaxation. The Coral Coast is well known for its family- friendly and adult only resorts and is also home to many local villages where you can get a glimpse of the real Fiji. Heading south from Nadi airport travelling a short distance, between 45 minutes to an hour can have you settled in an island style resort, with options of day trips to any of the outer lying islands. Many resorts are on the lagoon edge with amazing swimming and snorkelling. Enjoy the comforts of modern rooms or choose to indulge yourself in a traditional thatched style bure. Getting off the beaten track and immersing in nature or the thrill of the Sigatoka River Safari with a truly authentic cultural and village experience was a highlight for me. Cruising the spectacular and remote Yasawa Islands is highly We would like to introduce ourselves as the weekends when I was 12 years old for a bit recommended. Whether you choose to travel to new owners of Davis Automotive Ltd for- of pocket money. After leaving school, I experience culture or to explore the island, Fiji mally known as Grainger Motors Ltd. My attended Wintec and completed my pre trade time and the simple life will guarantee you return wife and I were both born in Te Kuiti, com- certificate in 2007. I then started my appren- home refreshed and revived. pleted our schooling at Te Kuiti High School ticeship at Greenhalgh Automotive in Oto- and now currently own our own home in the rohanga in 2008 and I achieved my National area. My wife Teishan is a qualified vet Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level nurse currently working at a clinic in Oto- 4 and was awarded top Apprentice of all rohanga. I have been in the automotive in- Trades in the Otorohanga District. I gained dustry for 12 years working at a number of my Warrant of Fitness certificate in 2012 different workshops in the local area. I have and since then I have gained experience at a been working at Grainger Motors for the number of other local workshops. This expe- P: 07 878 8184 past two years and enjoy the different range rience has given me the knowledge of differ- W: helloworld.co.nz/tekuiti of work that a small rural community garage ent management structures and processes E: [email protected] offers. Being a family business owned by that will assist me in the operation of this [email protected] my parents Maryann and Stu, Grainger Mo- workshop. tors has been a big part of my life for a num- We are looking forward to the challenge of ber of years. I started off in this trade sweep- owning our own business and providing the ing floors at the workshop in Piopio on local community with the same quality ser- vice that my parents have for the last 17 To All Our Valued Customers years. At this stage there will be no staff changes just the change of business name. We wish to advise that after 17 years with Please be patient with us through the transi- Grainger Motors and the Piopio Community, tion period. We are planning for minimal we are selling our business to our son Joshua disruptions and hope to have a smooth Davis. Stewart and I would like to thank all change over for the open date of the 1st of the past and present staff for your service and commitment to our business and the Piopio April 2019. Community. We would like to thank the Joshua & Teishan Davis Piopio and Te Kuiti Communities for their continued business and support over the last 17 years. To our Son and Daughter-in-law Joshua and Teishan, we wish them every success in business in the wonderful Community of Piopio. With much appreciation, Stewart & Maryann Grainger

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Opening Hours / Fees

Firstly, a massive thank you to all those •Hearing Block 2 - Nutrient management and Charges for Piopio who have joined KCRC and completed and the nutrient reference point, stock Transfer Station their member form online; we really exclusion, cultivation, and land use appreciate your support! Of the forms change; From 20 May Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm completed so far, we have accounted for Wednesday 9.00am – 1.00pm just over 20,000ha with over 50 forms •Hearing Block 3 - Farm Environment Saturday 8.00am – 12 noon returned and about the same number of Plans, and Sub catchment approach. Later. Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm member subs paid. It’s a great start and the more members we have, covering the It has been recommended those farmers Fees and Charges 2018/2019 greatest possible area, the more effective wanting to present only once will be most KCRC can be! There are many suited to presenting in Block 2. Steve Blue Council Rubbish Bags Free organisations and businesses keen to Rice has just opened this for booking support the sub-catchment groups we times to present between 20 May and Disposal of Unofficial have worked with you to form, and somewhere near 1 July. It is important rubbish bags $11.00 KCRC, going forward. Waikato Regional that you make contact with Steve Rice, Wheelie Bin $31.00 Council is considering our request for the Hearings co-ordinator, to inform him Car Boot $34.00 local workshops and for funding of your intentions as to when you wish to assistance. Our request for additional speak. Federated Farmers are holding a Van $61.00 water testing sites has been declined at workshop to help members & non- Ute $69.00 this stage so we are considering our members writing their presentations on 8 Trailer $69.00 options here. We are having April in Te Awamutu. I will organise an Special Refuse conversations with Ravensdown (LUCI) informal meeting later this month to work (e.g. Whiteware) $20.00 and Ballance (MitAgator) as to how they on PC1 presentations if anyone locally Televisions – each $30.00 can support KCRC and sub-catchment needs support. Please get in touch if you groups. If you have ideas or suggestions have any questions. Also advance notice Computer – each $18.00 you feel we need to discuss please of a B+LNZ Farms, Trees and Carbon Toaster/Kettle/ contact me or your local sub-catchment workshop on 1 May in Te Kuiti. group farmer representative. video recorders $7.00 Woodnet are presenting. Register on the Council rubbish bags For those of you who submitted on Plan BLNZ website if you are interested or get Change 1 and indicated your intention to in touch with me. Looking forward to For sale at each Transfer Station speak to that submission you will have getting all our sub-catchment groups Blue Bags $3.20 been receiving a few emails from Mr together again in the very near future. Steve Rice. Please start talking to your neighbours The block process is divided into 3 about some possible community projects. topics. KCRC Chairman – Reon Verry, 0272788678 •Hearing Block 1 - Overall plan structure, values, objectives, Freshwater KCRC Co-ordinator – Anna Nelson, Management Units (FMU), and water 0274900501 quality outcomes; Underway now.

Notice of AGM Mokau Kohunui Marae The Trustees of Kaingapipi 9A1 (Mokau Kohunui Marae) invite all trustees and whanau to attend. Sunday 14th April 2019, 10.30am followed by a general hui and lunch (pot luck) Venue: Mokau Kohunui Marae, Piopio The purposes of the AGM will be to: 1. Present annual financial statements of the Trust 2. Receive the Annual and Strategic Plans of the Trust; 3. Discuss and vote on any resolutions received in accordance with clause 15.3 of the Trust Deed. 1.Karakia 2.Apologies 3.Receive Minutes of 2018 AGM 4.Matters Arising 5.Presentation of Annual Reports and Plans 6.Presentation of Annual financial Accounts for 2018 7.Appointment of Auditors for 2019 8.General Business 9. Trustee succession/nominations Karakia whakamutunga Please contact Kristen Pari 07 8778329, [email protected] for any queries

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Mighty Mokau Trail Bike Ride

Major Sponsor Bike Torque Yamaha The Mokau Community Group and Mokau School would like to thank everyone for their support in making the Mighty Mokau Trail Ride yet again a great success. Bike Torque Yamaha McDavitt Farm Piripiri Station A special thank you to our major sponsor Inframax (TMP) Adrian and Alana Omelvena Taumatamaire Station Bike Torque Yamaha, our sponsors, land M J Barrowcliffe Shearing Ltd Mrs Bev McDavitt Mark and Wendy Smyth owners and the many community people U B P Angela Hammond that helped out before, on and after the day. Chris Wise Contracting Oily Rag Piopio We had nearly 600 riders including those Progress Transport Ltd River Run Agrisea on the pee wee track. After the threat of bad Northcott Contracting Whitebait Inn weather it turned out for the best; we had Piopio Orchard Precision Helicopters Limited Te Kuiti New World enough rain to dampen the dust which PGG Wrightsons made for a great dust free event. Yet again Fat Pigeon Café Magills Retail & Wholesale Meats Mokau Motel the pine tree climb caused a challenge for Bexley Herefords SilverFern Farms ANZ some riders. Thanks to the many marshals Ravensdown Awakino Hotel helping out, the back log was keep to a Bungalow Retreats Awakau Aspec Signs minimum. Old Post Office More FM This day is a wonderful fundraiser. Mokau Awakino River Lodge FMG School will benefit from a third of the prof- Placemakers Te Kuiti Farmlands Taranaki Farm Source Piopio Balance its with the balance to be distributed into Keryx Wireless Grainger Motors the community by way of grants. The Potawa Simmentals Mokau Community Group will call for ap- ASB Bank King Country Rural Atkinson and Associates (Piopio vets) plications at a later date when the final Carfields Livestock Ltd Farm Source Waitara profit has been determined. Top Tips for 100 years ago in Piopio Staying Cosy for Less this Winter

· Make friends with your electric blanket! Consumer NZ estimates they cost just $10 to use- for a whole winter, if you use one every night. Use a timer to make Star, Issue 12749, 19 September 1919 sure it turns off after a couple of hours for safety. · Use a crock pot for hearty meals – you’ll pay a third of what Piopio Rec Centre and Piopio College it costs to run your oven. joint venture are wanting to create a community fitness zone. They are · Cut your firewood now if you looking for sponsored fitness stations, haven’t already. Seasoned wood labour and machinery donations. The will keep you warmer and create aim is to encourage youth and community wide groups to engage in fewer emissions. physical activity. · Buy cheaper cuts of meat like Kimberley 0274966504 osso bucco. They’ll soften up nicely in the slow cooker and taste Donna 021545026 even better than the expensive cuts. TARANAKI DAILY NEWS, 4 SEPTEMBER 1919 · Cuddle your furry friends! Make sure they have access to a warm place to sleep too. Kimberley Cody · Use a draught stopper Area Co-ordinator underneath doorways. · You can buy cheap double p. +64274966504 | aerowork.co.nz glazing stickers at a hardware store – these go over your existing e. [email protected] windows and it’s easy to DIY.

Page 9 UP COMING EVENTS MOKAU EASTER BONE CARVING WORK- Attention Sheep and Beef farming women! SHOP FRI 19 – MON 22 APRIL What’s the buzz at Mokau this Easter weekend? Starting Friday Understanding Your Farming Business is coming to Piopio (and night 19th April, the Mokau Community Hall will be filled with Te Awamutu) in May. over 30 carvers of all skill levels from beginners to experts. This Agri Women's Development Trust (AWDT) course --– Nowhere else in New Zealand will you see such a large collec- fully funded by the Red Meat Profit Partnership, equips women tion of bone carvers working together in one place. For three involved in sheep and beef farming to grow their knowledge, consecutive years, ‘Mokau Bone Carving’ has hosted carvers skills and confidence. They will learn to play a greater part in from across Aotearoa New Zealand and this year’s event is decision making in their farming business and communicate shaping up to be the best yet. Entry to view the carving is free powerfully with their farming partners, financial advisors and thanks to the generous support of the Waitomo District Council rural professionals. UYFB starts in Piopio on May 16th. To get and Creative Communities Waikato. Carvers will be engaged in more information or to register go to www.awdt.org.nz/ all stages of their craft, from bone preparation and design to finishing pieces and learning how to attach the lashing. Carvers range from teenagers to seniors and the atmosphere will be friendly and informal, carving styles will range from contempo- Piopio Rugby Draw 2019 rary to traditional. Feel free to come, browse and purchase. 30 March Taupo Sports v Piopio at Taupo You also have the opportunity to commission that special piece. 6 April Piopio v Tongariro United at Piopio Friday night kicks off with a shared community dinner at 6pm 13 April Taupo Marist v Piopio at Taupo followed by a keynote address by renowned master carver Ow- Easter Piopio v Waitete at Piopio en Mapp at 7pm. Owen is our special guest and mentor, recog- 27 April Bush v Piopio at Benneydale nised in the 2019 Honours List for Maori Carving and Bone Art. 4 May Piopio v Taumarunui Districts at Piopio 11 May Taumarunui Eels v Piopio at Taumarunui Owen is New Zealand’s most prominent carver with 50 years’ 16 May Piopio BYE experience. He travels each year to both exhibit internationally 25 May Kio Kio v Piopio at Kio Kio and to teach. His works are held in public and private collec- 1 June Piopio v Taupo Sports at Piopio tions around the world. The Easter bone carving workshop at 8 June Tongariro United v Piopio at Taupo Mokau is a rare opportunity for the public to meet Owen, view 15 June Piopio v Taupo Marist at Piopio his pieces and watch him at work. Bone carving is not the only 22 June Waitete v Piopio at Te Kuiti attraction this Easter. The Mokau pop-up craft market, also 29 J une Piopio v Bush at Piopio held in the Mokau community hall, will be in full swing. The 6 July Taumarunui Districts v Piopio at Taumarunui work of 15 local craftspeople will be on display. These include 13 July Piopio v Taumarunui Eeels at Piopio Kawakawa Kottage soaps, shampoo and body products, wood- work, retro purses, mosaics, harakeke art, woollens, pottery, knitted doggy vests, paintings, photos, cards, crafted signs, clocks and a new clothing label ‘Material Girl’. Come along and mingle with the carvers, browse through the pop-up market, buy a whitebait fritter and coffee and enjoy the upbeat vibe Mokau village has to offer. View mokau bone carving face- book page to get a preview of the bone carving you will see; ‘like’ the page and you will receive up to date posts. Come to Mokau and make a day to remember. For further information, contact event organiser, Mike Brown [email protected] mob 027 2236 138

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BAR and RESTAURANT Piopio Playcentre Piopio Market Day Hiliary Morgan (07) 8778876 Colleen (07) 8776686 Aria Cosmopolitan Club (07) 8777812 Piopio POP (Tui Park) Snow Nicol (07) 8778177 Cloverleaf Café COMMUNITY (07) 8778368 Key for toilet available from the Housie (Thursdays) Cloverleaf tearooms or Snow Night Owl Bar and Eatery Shirley Bardsley (07) 8778725 Nicol (07) 8778769 Justice of Peace SPORTS and RECREATION Fat Pigeon Café Vikki Hall (07) 8778058 Aria Squash Club (07) 8778822 Clive Fredericks (07) 8778048 President Mark Anderson Piopio Cosmopolitan Club (07) 8778950 (07) 8778204 Marriage Celebrant Secretary Lee Alcock Heidi Preston E: [email protected] Piopio Berry Orchard O276791931 (07) 8778490 Light Horse Club Laver Marine President Helen Potter (07) 8778484 E: [email protected] HEALTH M: 0211054737 Kristen Pari 8778185 Line Dancing Club Big Sky Physiotherapy and Oily Rag Garage and Tyre Linda Oliver (07) 8778313 Acupuncture Service (07) 8778159 Erin Barclay (07) 8778842 or Piopio-Aria Golf Club 0278879785 Piopio College Community Tracey Mulligan (07) 8778234 E: [email protected] Library 18 Aria Road, (07) 8778173 Piopio Bowling Club Nigel 0272550898 or Wendy Piopio Dental Piopio Garden Circle on (07) 8778686 Dr Kim Tatham (07) 8778864 Gillian Hooper (07) 8787880 M: 0273459603 Piopio Community Sports [email protected] (Rukuhia Domain) Piopio Lions Club Kate Carter (07) 8778146 Stephen Cooper (07) 8778159 Ear Health Piopio Rugby Club Ginny Opie (07) 8776818 Gavin Todd (07) 8777700 or Ken Perry (07) 8778035 President Peter Hurley King Country Chiropractic (07) 8777577 Dr Scott Mouatt (07) 8737376 Piopio Memorial Hall Secretary Joy Jeffries Vikki Watson 0275095195 (07) 8778875 Piopio Police M: 0273301339 07 8770490 E: [email protected] Steph Brough (07) 8778224 Crockery/Cutlery/Glass Hire Piopio Swimming Club Crime stoppers 0800555111 Recreation Centre President Lee Alcock We live in a great community Kimberley Cody (07) 8778700 Piopio/Paearuhe Retirement (07) 8777754 so let’s stop these few who Village are taking from us. M: 0272101860 E: [email protected] Jenny Brodie (07) 8778033 Pony Club Opportunity Shop/Mustard President Janet Harre YOUTH ACTIVITIES Seed (07) 8778383 Colleen Strahan (07) 8787918 Aria Playcentre Secretary Kina Campbell Emma Darke (07) 8776854 Senior’s Exercise Classes (07) 8776872 Wendy Weinberg (07) 8778686 E: [email protected] Aria Toy Library Librarian: Lulu Senior Citizens Organisation Tennis Club E: [email protected] Wendy Weinberg (07) 8778686 Reon Verry (07) 8788678 Curious Preschool The Old Piopio Post Office King Country Hunt Club Stephanie Brough (07) 8778224 Art Gallery President Joy Hurley M: 0224370789 (07) 8777577 Kohanga Piopio Waitanguru Rural Women Trail Bikes and Moto Cross Kristen Pari (07) 8778185 Suzie Verry (07) 8778842 Track Darren Lupton (07) 8778054 Mainly Music E: [email protected] Alison Singleton (07) 8778840 Waitomo Ski Club Kim Tatham ACTIVITIES and (07) 8778820 ATTRACTIONS Waitomo Aero Club Hairy Feet Waitomo Pete Voyce (07) 8778003 (07) 8778254 Piopio and Districts John Carter Museum (07) 8778290 John Petre (07) 8778293 Key available from Piopio Superette

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