may 2015 Sports & games fun afternoon Saturday March 28th was a busy day Many eyes in Paparoa and surrounding areas - with the Northland by-election, Pahi on river bank fishing competition, Rotary auction, Representatives from KDC, NRC and the inaugural Family Sports and NZ Transport Agency met with & Games afternoon held at the Progressive Paparoa Inc recently showground. to discuss a common approach to the development of the riverbank Despite all the other events, about adjacent to Paparoa village. The 80 people participated in the fun gathering was coordinated by activities including obstacle course, Adrian Birkbeck, Parks and Reserves rippa rugby, softball, tennis, table Officer from KDC. He said it was tennis, tai chi, egg throwing, and sack important that everybody with races. A tug of war and lolly scramble an interest in the area between finished the afternoon, and led onto a The Landing and the Village Green delicious bbq and hot chips provided was on the same page. As NZTA is by PPI and the Lions caravan. the land owner there are certain This was a great example of many procedures that have to be followed. local groups working together - Paparoa However NZTA has delegated Sports and Recreation Association, day-to-day authority to KDC. Paparoa Lions, PPI, JMB, Paparoa Motor Camp, Youth Group and NKAA - to This actually means the community create a fun afternoon for adults will get more input from KDC in the and children alike. way of weed control and provision of plants. PPI is keen to develop a Well done Paparoa! landscape plan for the area which can be implemented in stages. NRC have agreed to include the possibility of a boardwalk on the riverbank as part of long term flood protection measures. PPI deputy chair Graham Murray said that while it is disappointing our voluntary efforts won’t be able to continue, it is really good to get all the parties on board. The riverbank is the one blight on a really attractive area. Another plus is that we won’t be in danger of running foul of OSH requirements. PP

Vegetables at the Farmers' Market If you haven't already spotted it, fresh vegetables are once again readily available at the regular two weekly Paparoa Farmers' market. Ali and Mai Ling travel down from Dargaville and all their produce is sourced from other local growers who regularly sell at the Whangarei growers' market. Fresh eggs are back too, as Chum Jones will replace Evan Murphy who is unable to continue as a stallholder. All the other stalls are there: plants, honey, seafood, chocolate, olive oil, flowers, fruits, soaps, pickles, sauces and chutneys, meats and bbq bacon and egg sandwiches, with buskers to entertain and add to the atmosphere. The Eccentric Ukes entertain See you at our next market on Ali & Mai Ling's plentiful stall the 2nd May! PP 2 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

PP Valuable feedback received Cherry trees on Lifestyle Village proposal arouse passions The Steering Committee for Paparoa’s Lifestyle Village has Last month’s exposure of received most welcome feedback from the questionnaire it the village cherry trees recently sent to the community. being potentially an invasive Some of the responses were the minimum age should be pest species has sparked a from the Pioneer Lunch either 55 or 60 years indicating fair degree of community attendees but a pleasing a preference for being able interest. number of the wider to enter the village while still community have also taken relatively young. time to respond. Graham wished to thank all Forty-five percent of respon- those who responded with dents answered ‘yes’ or their answers and valuable ‘possibly’ to the question “If comments. He said there is a An online search has a Lifestyle Village existed now huge amount for the Steering revealed that the in Paparoa would you consider Committee to consider, but all Taiwan Cherry (Prunus GENERAL purchasing a unit?” Committee information from the Campanulata) is also known ENGINEERING Chair, Graham Taylor said community is valued. The as the Tui Tree due to the that this is an encouraging committee hopes to have a fondness tuis have for its number and should be taken Scheme Plan available within a nectar. Rust Repairs and in the context that many few weeks so more detailed Maintenance senior people have already costings can be done. It is hard There are other varieties of flowering cherries that Cars - trailers - horse floats made arrangements for their to imagine what the concept later years. Interestingly a will look like without lines do not seed but not this General welding one. It has been suggested majority of people thought drawn on a plan. PP including alloy that the variety we have is Custom built floats and trailers sterile but this has yet to be proven. The seedlings Ken Subritzky NRC works to sprouting in nearby gardens would suggest otherwise. 09 431 7477 reduce flooding 021 121 4879 In order to discuss the Recent work by Northland issue and sort out the facts, Regional Council on the bed of the Paparoa Stream should reduce PPI has invited Sara Brill, the flooding problem that occasionally plagues Paparoa Village. Northland Regional Council A considerable quantity of structure such as tree trunks Bio-Security Officer to speak “No job too small” debris and gravel has been will catch debris while low at a community gathering removed from the stretch of bushes and flaxes will bend at 1pm on Thursday 14th river approaching The Landing with the flow and not cause May. This will be held at Ross Latto and also further upstream a problem. Nick said he was the Village Green carpark above Skelton's Bridge. keen to work with the Paparoa so the trees in question can NRC's Nick Gordon, River community to find solutions be viewed. All are welcome LICENSED Management Engineer, met to the flooding problems and to voice their opinions and with community represen- recognised the beautification hopefully come up with BUILDER tatives and explained that the efforts undertaken. some answers. preventative work should help There had been concerns The community can be House construction, alterations, alleviate flooding. renovations, general repairs that the pohutukawa trees assured that no action will Debris in the river slows the planted by Keep Paparoa be taken until there are flow and catches other debris Beautiful had been damaged, clear facts confirming the Ph 09 431 7442 021 772 766 which could impede the water but the contractor has status of these trees. PP PO Box 17, Paparoa getting away. Any vertical already replaced them. PP

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Matakohe School fundraiser bike trail and horse trek A Cats Matakohe School's fundraising weekend on March 21st and Boarding1 Cattery 22nd was organised by year 7 and 8 children and their families. Year 7 and 8 continue the story ... Earlier in the week Craig Hamlin and his helpers spent a couple Ken & Faye of days preparing a track. Starting at the back of the Paparoa And, as reported by horse Subritzky Showgrounds, this track was used on the Saturday for a horse trek trek leader Janine Hames: and a bike trail ride on Sunday. The Saturday horse trek saw 548 Pahi Rd This was the first time we have 25 riders, ranging from age had a horse trek. We had over 8 to 68, set off from the A&P 20 riders from as far afield grounds and not return for as Whangarei and all riders nearly 4 hours! Ph 09 431 7477 really enjoyed their day. Janine Some of the younger ones www.a1cats.co.nz Hames led the horses. did a shorter circuit, but On Sunday we had over a most went the whole way. hundred bike riders who came Riding through Andrew from as far north as Kaitaia, Hames' property we had and as far south as Auckland. some great views of the Kaipara. As a bonus there There were bikes of all shapes hearted community members. and sizes. We also had a kids was a mown track to follow We would like to thank ◦ Limestone & Metal Cartage track which was very popular. and most of the gates were everyone who supported us open for us. There were ◦ Truck & Digger Hire We were very pleased with especially the following people: ◦ Farm Roads ◦ House Sites & the whole weekend and a some lovely stands of bush ◦ Earthwork & Dams driveways Janine Hames for leading the ◦ Wrapped Silage & Hay major reason we had such returning through Wintle's horses, Craig Hamlin, Wenzel property. ◦ Cultivation a good weekend was all the Wech, Andrew Hames and ◦ Fencing & Mulching community help we received. We returned to the start Taylor Blythen for preparing with no mishaps, although Maize Silage Over term 1 our whole school the track; Andrew Hames, some riders were a bit stiff focus was “Being a Good Mr & Mrs Wintle, the Leaf planting & on dismounting! What a harvesting Community Member”. This Family, the A&P Showgrounds great trek with a lovely weekend reinforced the belief Committee and Mr Wellwood late lunch provided by the 09 431 7556 that we live in a community for letting us use their school on our return.  021 720 590 with many helpful and kind properties for our track. Everybody’s Reading Room Everybody’s Reading Room is a new play inspired by actual events in Kaipara during World War 1. Alfred Gregory was a Dargaville George Bernard draper, Quaker, and anti- Shaw, who also militarist (as they were known opposed the war, in those days - nowadays though for pragmatic, rather we would call him a peace than pacifist, reasons. activist). He was imprisoned I am in contact with one of for sedition when he refused Gregory’s granddaughters, and to display a military service members of the family are registration poster in 1916. coming to see the play. I first learned of Gregory’s stand The play is recommended for through an historical article in audiences aged 13 and up, the Kaipara Lifestyler in 2007. directed by Alister Williams The experiences of wartime and produced by Platform conscientious objectors like Thirteen, a non-profit Archie Baxter and others who community theatre group. refused to fight have been well Its cast of nine has been in documented, but Gregory’s rehearsal since February. story is practically unknown. Cast and production team I have taken extensive come from an area that literary license with the facts, encompasses Dargaville, fictionalising his story and all Waipu, Wellsford and all points the characters, but the core in between. of the plot is based around his act of civil disobedience during The play opens on 30 May in wartime. The play explores Dargaville, with the following conscience and ideology, weekend, 6-7 June at ORT and is haunted throughout Maungaturoto, and 13-14 June by the ghost of Anglo/Irish at Forum North, Whangarei. philosopher and playwright, Sheri O’Neill 4 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Coastguard , Summer Report Letters from the Old Post Office Carpet Layer Coastguard North Kaipara Cats n' roses ... 20 years experience hopes you all enjoyed the great summer, Easter and Anzac Day. Please note the allusion to the well known rock group and, From the number of vessels on like the musical mix of nice and nasty, so too our harbour during Easter it is the cat n' rose mix. appears that fishing was good. phone Some of you may remember a previous Ian Ross It's been a good summer article that featured the cat chastising the for our unit with only two dog in the orchard. Unfortunately for the Police ‘Ops’, of which one was 09 431 6939 a/h strangely not an on-water dog, the feline’s activities have taken a turn 027 4996 413 rescue. In addition we assisted for the worse. The cat is a little like Murray with two Samaritan calls. This Ball’s Horse, in that he is large, black and takes no prisoners. attests to the skills of boaties He has also taken a liking to the various rose bushes that in our neck of the harbour. lurk in the garden. He looks particularly alluring sunning himself next to the pale pink, beautifully scented but In May Coastguard NZ holds sharply thorned Souvenir de la Malmaison. He practises his its Mayday Appeal. All moneys "relaxed and benevolent" pose until the dog is lulled into collected in our district are for a false sense of safety. I am sure he even manages a little our use to cover training and equipment, etc. whistling snore. All is at peace. Thanks to the generosity of Unfortunately, the dog has the memory of a goldfish and Skeltons Drapery and The wanders a little too close to both rose and cat. The resulting quality Extra Virgin Kauri Museum our collection noise has been known to bring the man in the shed out of the shed quite quickly. Aspersions are thrown at cat n' olive oil buckets will be at both venues throughout May. We welcome rose before “man briefly out of shed” retires Grown on the Kaipara and thank you for your support. grumbling into the working gloom. The dog Winners of Gold, Silver, Bronze retires to lick her wounds, the cat to nick Awards Oliveti & the Easter Show Through winter, we plan to have training on a coastguard another notch in his belt and I am left to From Farmers Market fortnightly rescue boat out on the water. snigger quietly to myself. Or our Olive Grove located at 46B Merril Rd (off Petley Rd) If you spot us, give us a wave! Cats n' roses rule ... Walter Smith Deb C Ph 431 7572 Please support our Mayday appeal In Sound and Silence Something that has never happened before in Paparoa is going to Sacred Soul Circle occur on Sunday, 24th May. For some, it may be a step out of the United in Love, Joy, Truth and Oneness comfort zone, for others, a feeling of total trust and rightness in the timing. 'A Journey Through the Chakras In Sound and Silence' Sacred Soul Circle is a monthly gathering of is the name given by Helen Barnes to a workshop that she is meditation, healing, sacred teaching and co-creation. running with Jenny Gilberd-Longdon. The circle will take place on the 2nd Sunday of each month, Helen has lived in the The workshop will be held at starting on Sunday 10 May Whakapirau area for 3 years the Paparoa Sports Pavilion, from 10am to 12noon at Marohemo Hall. now, and is a popular spiritual between 10am and 5pm, healer both in Auckland and and is designed to explore a For more details, contact Helen 021 938 024 around the globe, with several deeper connection with your $10 (waged) $5 (unwaged) books under her belt and even authentic self, to nourish an App. and delight your soul. Using Gratitude Exchange to cover costs Please come along and help make the magic happen! For those who are interested a mix of yoga, and Helen's in Helen's work, her website healing sound techniques, this is www.keyoflifemysteries.com promises to be an event to be which provides information remembered. about the nature of healing, For more information or to and her journey to this register, please contact either: A Journey Through the Chakras place, as well as workshop Helen 021 938 024 In Sound and Silence information. or Jenny 021 114 3370 Sunday 24 May 10am to 5pm. Paparoa

Justices of the Peace Explore a deeper connection with your authentic self with yoga We are very well served in this area by these and sacred sound community-minded people. Our thanks to: delightfully and respectfully woven together Rose Plunkett...... SH12, Paparoa...... 431 7418 Owen Stevens...... Pahi Road, Paparoa...... 431 7123 Robyn Skelton...... Skelton Drapery, Paparoa....431 7306 Facilitated by Jenny and Helen Darcy Sterling...... Ararua...... 431 7079 for details of this workshop Betty Gee...... Hukatere...... 431 6448 contact Jenny 021 114 3370 or Helen 021 938 024 Derek Birt...... Mareretu...... 431 6847 Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 5

Linking Hands - Who are we, what do we do? KAURI COAST We are primarily a Health Shuttle Service, taking people who need transport to health related appointments in Dargaville, Whangarei, Warkworth, and to places in between. As we are getting SEAFOODS busier all the time, it’s imperative to book well in advance whenever possible. Although we are a free service, we rely on Oysters  Mussels  Smoked Fish your donations to keep this much needed service running. All of our drivers are Now agents for UFO Cold Smokers, volunteers, and without these great folk, Cookers & Accessories there would be no Linking Hands. If you are 09 431 6684 interested in volunteering, give us a call! 021 245 8820 We have three computers for public access 540 Pahi Rd (internet is $2 per half-hour), and the ‘Book Paparoa Nook’ where we sell second hand books, jigsaws, DVDs, CDs and so on, with money raised going towards our running costs. Fresh flounder supplies daily Volunteers in their new shirts funded by Lions Paparoa, Marsden & Waipu. Based in Maungaturoto, we have a shuttle van (with wheelchair hoist) and a Mitsi From our family to yours Mirage car available for In 2010 our family, then consisting transport. A third vehicle is PAINTING of two little boys, my husband and I, usually available, but is off the Building migrated from Auckland to Pahi, road and needs to be replaced. our first foray into living rurally. There are also vehicles in both Gib Stopping Mangawhai and Ruakaka. This eye-opening account will be • Alterations an introduction to living sustainably Our office is at 131 Hurndall St, • Maintenance and economically, thereby helping Maungaturoto, and we open • Interior & Exterior other families to cut down on costs and chemicals. 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday. anything considered Moving from 800 sq metres in Massey to 13 acres was always Our AGM will be held on Monday 6th July, 7pm at the going to be a mental hurdle. Transforming bare land to edible CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN wilderness was a physical one. Our ethos from day one was - Linking Hands office. and is - to live as guardians of the land, kaitiaki. To restore and Do call in to the office and say Patrick Johanson, Fisher St, Pahi enhance this environment with respect and gratitude for the hi, or phone us 431 8969 if 021 154 5679 09 431 6020 [email protected] abundance that the earth strives to provide. And we have a long you ever have any queries. way to go in our little block. With the arrival of our third son in 2011, the ordinary trials and tribulations of daily life took precedence. An overwhelming sense that this project was too large put the groundwork on hold. Looking back, we realise we needed to see it piece by piece, not as a single project. A lot of basic learning was done, the best kind of experience, hard won through failure. Watching has been the best lesson – watching the seasons, the patterns, the animals, and waiting for the right moments, waiting to plant, waiting to sow. Living urban we had lost knowledge that rural dwellers might have not, but it feels good to re-learn the old ways, simple and true. Our best decision was to choose Paparoa as home; the support of all those we have met has been warm, and our need for genuine community has been filled - another thing to re-learn, as sadly you do not find this in Auckland’s mad rush. In light and love, from my family to yours –Jenny g.a.s. Paparoa

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Paparoa A&P Show President's Report North Kaipara Agricultural Association (NKAA) paparoaLocal goods direct from the Producer What a wonderful year itP has been - filled with challenges and solutions, farmers market innovation and inspiration, buildingAPAROA new relationships and rebuilding past ones. Thanks to everyone who helped host the hugely successful Paparoa A&P Show. Our greatest asset 97 A&P Shows in NZ - Our People As time,North energy Kaipara and commit- Show Agricultural attendance, competitor Association To our committee and our ment are limited resources, numbers, exhibitor displays A&P SHOW Fortnightly SATURDAYS coordinators who have all we need to work smarter to and trade sites were all up on 9am-noon at the Village Green risen to the challenge; to ensure we remain one of the previous shows. More activities May 2nd 16th 30th our sponsors and supporters more successful shows in NZ. created fun and entertainment. th th June 13 27 without whom we would Our constitution is no longer In turn sponsors and supporters ph Graham 431 7209 struggle to continue; to our relevant and needs to be gained excellent coverage and volunteers who pitch in updated into the 21st century. positive feedback. to get things done; to our We have started a review Capital items such as signs, leaseholders, Team Roping, FRESH & FROZEN and will call a Special General website, painting, gazebos Arty Farties and Ararua Pony Meeting when we have and the retaining wall, offer Oysters, Mussels, Club who help keep the grounds drafted a new constitution us security of assets for the Fish & Kina in order throughout the year; that reflects our objectives next 10 years. We can now and to the Paparoa Sports and and goals more accurately. allocate funding to other areas Recreation Association for in need of attention. Repairs, their continued management Our NKAA structure is being realigned to better suit today’s maintenance and development and maintenance of our sports are ongoing. Our aim is to pavilion - thanks to all of you! constraints. A small Executive Committee comprising the manage the NKAA Showground Special thanks to our secretary to benefit both the Paparoa Elaine Christie and treasurer President, Secretary, Treasurer and one or two invited A&P Show and the community. Gary Christie for almost single- Our 140th Show handedly building a platform committee members will Wed, Thur, Fri 10am - 4pm on which we can ensure we direct the Association. We This journey started 139 shows Sat 9am -1pm will retain general committee ago. In this ever changing 1994 Paparoa Valley Rd remain relevant, not only to our Show but also to our members to provide us with world will we still be here 09 431 6089 community.. information, experience and in another 139 shows? We views from our long serving are in the entertainment members, and to be a training industry and compete with ground of support and advice events, festivals and functions to new serving committee happening near and far. With members. a new constitution as our Crompton With a new constitution, new vehicle, a new structure as our structure and a solid platform driver and a solid platform as to work from, I believe we our map, I see no reason why Engineering Ltd will be in a position not only we shouldn’t be. to repeat our very successful This area has many wonderful Paparoa A&P Show, but to people and attracts even more Phone/fax 09 439 2393 build onto it moving forward. wonderful people, which in The right people, great turn creates a vibrant and 31 Jellicoe Road, Ruawai ideas, dedication and a ‘can social community. With theirs, do’ attitude brought a very yours and our help, the NKAA positive financial result this and the Paparoa A&P show will year, not just to our show but continue to flourish. Hay Racks also to the community at large. Gerard Sullivan - covered or uncovered

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Brilliant night as ORT hosts White Rock Birt & Currie internationally-acclaimed band Surveyors Ltd Gallery The Jews Brothers Band recently brought some top-class entertainment to the Kaipara when it kicked off its 20th Anniversary Local Phone Diversity and variety are NZ Tour at the Maungaturoto Country Club. 09 280-9591 wonderful given that our tastes can differ so Hosted by Otamatea Repertory transported many of the Timely, Theatre, in conjunction with audience back to ORT’s 2009 very much ... I mean, not friendly & everyone likes green pants Arts on Tour New Zealand, the production of ‘Fiddler on the band played Roof’. personal with red shoes, fruit with service their ice cream (a waste to a lively Fortunately of perfectly good fruit and audience in there were April. [email protected] perfectly good ice cream sufficient www.landsurveyors.co.nz as far as I am concerned!) Sounding numbers PO Box 120 Paparoa 0543 or bed cushions, no matter better than attending how beautifully they are ever with on the night made. Hershal on to pay for accordion, this inter- Cameron Philips We are very lucky to have Nigel Gavin almost 30 contributing nationally on guitar, acclaimed CABINETMAKER artists at White Rock, with one-handed saxophonist Matakohe a cross section of styles and band. However, the question Neill Duncan, Peter Scott on begs asking - “What do we mediums represented. It's ▪ Kitchens double bass, and chanteuse have to do to entice people ▪ Custom Furniture been exciting to see the extraordinaire, Linn Lorkin range of works brought in away from their cosy chairs ▪ Furniture repairs providing lead vocals and and television sets?” & restoration recently in anticipation of melodic, they certainly gave us the next gallery refresh, due This is the third year that ▪ Custom run mouldings value for money with a full two ▪ Stairs & Timber Doors at the end of April. hours of great music – and an Otamatea Repertory Theatre ▪ Residential & encore. has hosted an ‘Arts on Tour’ Commercial Joinery We have beautiful lifelike event, and they always landscapes alongside bold They are a charming band with deliver top-class events at an QUALITY WORKMANSHIP and lively abstracts in the an obvious fondness for their affordable price. 09 431 7579 painting department, and audience; their toe-tapping, the jewellery and craftwork hand-clapping repertoire Maura Flower, ORT [email protected] are a wonderful mixed bag again. I think we can safely say there is something for Spotted in Paparoa ... everyone out there looking notice on back of caravan for a piece of gorgeous local passing through the village art or craftwork. NORTHLANDS BIGGEST Pop in and see for yourself, Adventure BED OUTLET STORE and remember, it is an Before ever changing landscape (yes, pun intended … Dementia sorry, couldn't resist) so if you don't see something you love this time, do call The trouble with again, it just might not have the rat race is ...  1/2 PRICE BEDS arrived yet. even if you win,  SECONDS-SAMPLES Jillaine Murray you're still a rat. Lily Tomlin  SLAT BEDS

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Nepal - a country of contrasts R & D MacDonald very old and very modern! COMPUTERS Kathmandu is a crowded city with the many narrow streets filled with overloaded bicycles (many with trailers), rickshaws and more commonly, motorbikes, scooters, cars (many very nice modern Call Ross with your ones), buses and decorated TATA trucks. Traffic moves very slowly most of the time and is controlled computer problems & repairs at bigger intersections by brave policemen standing in the middle. Speed is also kept down by the He’ll even build a computer many huge potholes. [This piece written prior to the recent earthquake, see note below] to your specifications The air is filled with dust from others’ beliefs in one place. wheat were well cared for. the road and building sites, as After a 7 hour journey of 200k My son, Ian, had a go at Ph 09 431 6221 well as from pollution. on interesting roads with ploughing with two buffalo 027 932 8114 irregular driving speeds, and a wooden plough but we were delighted to unfortunately the buffalo did escape the city and not understand English and email: [email protected] head off trekking in the stopped to eat a tree! The Annapurna region. local farmer laughed and then showed how it was done. The first day began bottles, cement and rice up with an uphill climb on At nearly 2000 metres up, steep stairs. We saw many slate steps and paths we walked through villages school children all in very tidy to Damphus. uniforms skipping up The villages on steep stairs of stone the very steep with ease on the way slopes amazed to school. me. Every bit There were trekkers of land is used, from many different with stone walls Ancient temples date from the countries with around each terraced Sherpas carrying 1500s with intricate wooden garden. As it was very carving. One of the temples huge loads, even one early spring, many Sherpa carrying the incorporated both Hindu and gardens had yet to be Buddist religion. A pity more of young daughter of a ploughed and planted trekking family. The the world could not follow this but the potato, example of the acceptance of Carrying loads of rice or cement or rocks up the pathways - no roads here heavy loads were peas, bok choy and carried using a strap and forest with flowering red around the forehead as well rhododendrons. That day as the usual shoulder straps. we finished our walk by 1pm Quite elderly people were also and were able to spend all frequently seen carrying huge afternoon to chat and play loads with ease up and down games at the town of Potana. the hills. Three more days of trekking All in all what a privilege to be took us through many towns, able to visit a great country and great tea house lodges with meet some of their people. solar heated hot showers and flush toilets and occasional Stella Clyde good views of Annapurna Stella reports that Annapurna and Machhapuchhre (Fish area has been badly affected tail, sacred mountain). we by the recent earthquakes and saw teams of 8 donkeys has concern for those they and ponies with elaborate met. We extend our sympathy headgear and bells around and support to the people of their necks carrying large gas Nepal at this time. PP

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Arty Farties Community/ Connexions Our gardens are resting while we raise winter vegie seedlings, although we have to control the white butterflies after planting. The monarch butterflies found our swan plant after all, and their caterpillars are feeding. We are looking for topsoil for our OFFICE RELOCATION gardens, so if you have any to spare we would appreciate a call. Our Head Office has now moved to Congratulations to Delwyn Chambers for the biggest pumpkin at 2088 Paparoa Valley Road, PO Box 108 Paparoa this year's A&P show. The Crafty Kids Club is still going strong with Ph/Fax 09 431 6331 or 09 431 8339 some amazing creations. Hayley Browne is teaching the creative (Previously Powell Contracting Ltd) patchwork group how to make a bag from recycled material, go Hayley. Donated goods at Arty Farties Sunday garage sales help For All Your Earthworks – Roading – Drainage – Siteworks & Landscaping Supplies to raise funds to buy seeds for the gardens. If you have any spare fruit please let us know as we can pick it up and pass it on to WE STOCK; Bulk Compost – Topsoil – Sand – Riverstones - Lime Chip – the Food Banks. Otherwise contact Rose Plunkett and Rosemary Blue Chip – Bark - Post Peelings – Woodchip - Builders Mix – Cement – Jones, of Youth & Whanau Focus, Paparoa, or the duty officer at Easi-crete – Timber – Posts – Battens - All grades of metal\Nails & Staples Otamatea Community Services, Maungaturoto.

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Primary School news During the last week of Term 1 we learned about Summer garden's closing hours the skills needed to participate in a triathlon. Murray Healey from SBR Kids brought bikes & what a summer we have had! helmets so everyone was able to ride, swim and run Must be the best in many years for beach goers, road (for more on the programme - www.sbrkids.co.nz). repairers and not too bad even for gardeners. The long cool Term 2 began with a powhiri evenings have been great for getting out in the garden or to welcome our new staff. going for a walk. Administration Officer Hanna Unfortunately the diamond back caterpillars have been Stevens; part-time teachers Megan having a picnic in my garden while I have been busy doing Smyth, Helen Taua & Alex Cowie; other things. They have ravaged the silverbeet, made holes and teacher aides Rocio Serrano- in my tomatoes and munched on the lettuce. So I have been Perez & Wendy Southeran. We hope out doing a squash session, killing over 50 large and small they all enjoy their time with us. caterpillars. Now it’s a daily check! All classes have been focusing on the centennial of Gallipoli and I love the way dahlias really make a show in the autumn and ANZAC commemorations. The those that were reluctant to give their best for Paparoa Show senior class assembled 33 white day are now doing their best. wooden crosses to create a ‘Field Usually I grow my own seeds for vegetables, but this year I of Remembrance’ display at school, have resorted to buying the first lot of cabbage, cauliflower and a group of staff, students and their families attended the and broccoli plants. The soil is still very dry and there are service at Matakohe Kauri Museum. We are looking forward to white butterfly around so I will need to keep a good eye on another busy term with lots of exciting learning planned. them when I plant them out. Broad beans should be in and growing by now. There is still time to get peas and beetroot in as our winters are not HarbourCare Group usually very cold. Enjoy the changing seasons and the extra daylight in the needs places to grow morning. After a successful start to planting at Huarau last year, the Otamatea HarbourCare Society Stella Clyde is looking for more farm waterways to plant up this winter. “We have a couple of sites The Otamatea HarbourCare lined up for this year so far, but Society is committed to we’d like a couple more. Our reversing the adverse effects focus at present is the general of storm water runoff by area between Maungaturoto supporting landowners who and Paparoa, but if your farm are fencing and planting Proudly Supporting Paparoa is a little further afield, we’d riparian and eroded areas. still like to hear from you”, said As well as improving the quality OPEN 7 DAYS Mark Vincent, the Society’s of the water and boosting Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm secretary. “We could put you numbers of fish and shellfish, Sunday 9am-5pm in the plan for next year”. fencing and planting can result “With the help we are in enhanced diversity of plant, getting from Reconnecting bird and insect life on the land. Northland, we can do this for The extra fencing can also a minimal cost, although of improve stock and pasture course MacJimray donations Septic are alwaysCleaning management Services areand the productivity. welcomedseptic to helptank covercleaning our specialists To find in your out district. more call Mark nursery Residentialcosts.” to commercial, fast,431 reliable,7353 or professional 021 0829 8037. service at competitive rates.

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Great Pahi Can you fishing Kevin's Shed help? panel beating & repairs contest The Paparoa Press Gang The Pahi Fishing Contest held (those who produce the Just ask on 28 March was a great PP for you each month) 027 642 4991 success with great weather are looking for a new and perfect water conditions. team leader. 09 431 6444 The competition has grown The role involves working with the team to decide each year with 80 tickets sold Commodore Mike congratulates last year and 120 this year. on content and allocate Jason Weber: heaviest snapper tasks on a monthly basis. Many fish were caught and around 110 were weighed in, a Barry Mockett won the Robyn If you are interested in 3245 Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd total weight of 264 kilos. There Healey Trophy for the club this voluntary position, were also a couple of good member hooking the heaviest please contact us on 431 7209 or email us at sharks and a large stingray. snapper, while Jason Weber won the heaviest snapper as a [email protected] The kids also had a great day’s non club member. PP fishing and caught their fair HANDYMAn share. Other winners were: Bart The winner of the spot prize, Guckert for largest shark, Soux a Stihl chainsaw donated by Anich for largest gurnard, MAC Maungaturoto Auto Chris Johnson for largest Centre, was Dave Hyndman. stingray. Andrew Kenny won all jobs, the largest kahawhai and also It was good to see so many odd jobs took out the prize for the boats, keen fishermen and average weight. women, plus children all out on the harbour having a great Amongst the kids, Braeden day. Leaf won for the heaviest BUILDING & PAINTING snapper and gurnard, Dean We look forward to another Sheppard won for the successful competition next heaviest kahawhai and Ryan year. ph Cam 431 6309 Lange for the heaviest shark. Jacqui Donald 021 77 77 92

Motoring Matters Paparoa Motor Camp Not long after I arrived in NZ, I was reminded that in less than 100 years New Zealand had check out established a road network that had taken the countries of our Europe many centuries to build. Roman Roads were built over self-contained 2000 years ago, and, if you take England as an example, there cottages were hundreds of small villages and hamlets, all interconnected with footpaths and wagon tracks. l Tent and Van sites, Cabins, Kitchen, Here, in the early 1800s, there was hardly anything, just a few Showers l Internet available l paths through steep bush, almost all transport was by sea Public Laundry facilities l Pump-out Station and river and it stayed that way until the 20th century. Slowly, from the 1850s, the paths were expanded by the new settlers, Ph 09 431 6515 pathways became bullock tracks which, in turn, became cnr SH12 and Pahi Road, Paparoa rudimentary roads until the arrival of the motor car, when some impetus was put into making roads usable in all weather. However, as late as 1917, the roads of Northland were still in an abominable state and a local Member of Parliament organised a tour of Northland by car for twenty five MPs to witness the state of the roads. Today, we still seem to lag behind many other parts of rural New Zealand. To the south of Auckland, many country roads are sealed and a pleasure to drive on. To the north, it is a different story, even close to the city, many roads around Albany were not sealed until the late 1990s and, to make matters worse, in 2009 the government decreed that no more seal extensions would be funded. Perhaps, one day, the powers that be will realise that Northland needs good roads as well as two way bridges. Graham Roberts 12 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

The Hey, kids . . . Glass Guy just for you . . . We all love to have fun and laugh with others. Jokes and riddles are great to share and we have found some we Broken think you will enjoy. Be prepared though, a few may make you groan too. You can find some more on www.kidspot.co.nz, www.funology.com and www.funnyjokester.com Window Q What belongs to you but is used more by others? A. Your name. Repairs Q. What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive? A. A glove. Q. What has to be broken before you can use it? Phone Colin A. An egg. 09 431 6595 Q. What has a neck but no head? A. A bottle. Q. Everyone has it and no one can lose it, what is it? A. A shadow. Q: What kind of tree can you carry in your hand? WEBER BROS. A: A palm. LTD Q: What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? A: Short. Q: How can a pants pocket be empty and still have something in it? A: It can have a hole in it. Q: Mary’s father has 5 daughters – Nana, Nene, Nini, Nono. What is the fifth daughter's name? Builders A: If you answered Nunu, you are wrong. It’s Mary. Q: In a one-storey pink house, there was a pink person, a pink cat, a pink fish, a pink computer, a pink For Quality Custom Built Homes chair, a pink table, a pink telephone, a pink shower– everything was pink! What color were the stairs? and all your building needs A: There weren’t any stairs, it was a one storey house. Q: A man was driving his truck. His lights were not on. The moon was not out. Up ahead, a woman Ph / Fax was crossing the street. How did he see her? Ralph 09 431-7087 A: It was a bright and sunny day. Gary 09 431-7498 Q. What gets wetter as it dries? A. A towel. Children's Day Camp holiday fun Hi everyone, what have you been up to lately? Hopefully you were a part of what we were up to in the school holidays … spending three days with 220 kids, teenage leaders and many adult helpers at Millar’s Farm, Paparoa Station Road. Local young people from Motors. On arrival, they were songs Brynderwyn, Maungaturoto, welcomed by numerous and Matakohe and Paparoa were adults, a huge marquee, more actions kindly transported daily by tents and a bunch of 'Noahs's to learn Millar's Farm in Paparoa - Day Camp location Matakohe Buses and Brooks animals and puppets with about Noah’s Ark Bible story. Next, it was into the bush to were inspected, the winner create and build bush huts. announced with burgers and Calling future There were sausages to cook sausages to complete the day. & ! over camp fires, gatherings None of this could have All Blacks Black Ferns in the marquee for songs and happened without all the The rugby season is about to kick off & Paparoa JMB needs lessons; and later on a choice many volunteers from our YOU!! We need your help to carry on. Our rugby club has of activities from horse riding, community; the awesome a long, proud history in and around Paparoa and we would carpentry, go karts, to arts bunch of teenagers who gave love for it to continue. and crafts. And, guess what up holiday time, and the We are desperately seeking players for our under 9 and happened the next day? They churches of our area who send under 11 teams. Without more players, this great club may did it all again; busy, busy, busy. representatives to make up the not survive. If you're keen to see your kids: On day three some specially Day Camp Committee which - play the game NZ loves invited and important guests, is the driving force behind all - burn off some energy arrived. The “Bush Hut Judges” this. - shine with pride when they hear you cheering duly inspected and judged The weather was perfect, there - develop ball handling skills (has also been known to all the huts, as each group was loads of fun, and lastly and help with their dish drying ability) explained special features of most importantly none of this - get some exercise and their construction. could happen without God - - work as a team with a good bunch of mates, Lunch was followed by all 220 the reason we are all here. then we're keen to see you! For more details contact us kids and leaders becoming If you would like to see our NOW through our Facebook page, Paparoa JMB. Or to Claire part of a 10 station activity three days in photo form, go to 09 431 6151, 021 296 2290, [email protected] rotation which was a sight www.flikr.com/photos/itellstories to behold. By 3pm, when Claire SouthernVasey, President parents arrived, the huts Debbie Blythen Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 13

Spotlight on ... Tatiana White PAINTER Supreme cake & chocolate maker Dave Stephenson In 2003 Tatiana and her daughter Maria arrived in New Zealand. Russia had seemed to offer little chance of a good life and Tatiana thought New Zealand to be a place of opportunity. ● Interior Leaving behind her parents admitted they are superb. ● Exterior ● and her sister, Tatiana braved They not only taste lovely but Roofs the mountain of paperwork look lovely. The handmade ● Mould spraying required and after many chocolate petals (pink and ● Waterblasting trials and tribulations, she white) that decorated a managed to gain residency. honey cake had to be seen No job too small Neither Tatiana nor Maria to appreciate all of the skill spoke much English, yet and beauty in the creation. 09 431 6623 today both have become Tatiana says that she makes 027 490 3522 fluent speakers. Few of us all the decorations and can imagine arriving in a loves to create unique country that required three masterpieces. be long remembered. days of travelling to get there, She also loves the art of As for the chocolates, let alone the trials of not baking and the fact that words cannot convey. Each speaking the language. she can bring a smile is crafted beautifully; the First they based themselves to the customer’s face. fillings handmade (think dark in Red Beach, and set about One of her favourites is chocolate with Baileys centre finding schooling and work. making decorative flowers or even a raspberry framboise). Tatiana started out in the (imagine a flowered cake A treat for any day or a great well-known café ‘Kazin’, then for Mother’s Day) and gift for someone special. later in the restaurant ‘Joust’. animals of every description. Pahi and Paparoa are thrilled In between times Tatiana moved north to Pahi in 2014. Tatiana remembers making with their new residents and married and extended her Since then, neighbours and a sheep cake for a farmer, it Tatiana’s culinary skills. skill base, taking a chocolate friends have been enjoying her made people laugh first then We look forward to seeing making course in Auckland. cake and chocolate-making. appreciate the taste! The (and eating) more. Tatiana Fortunately for us in the Having sampled both her cakes sailing ship cake she made for says to order go to www. Kaipara, she and her husband and her chocolate it has to be a neighbour’s birthday will also tlccreativebaking.co.nz PP

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Keith the TV Guy OUT & ABOUT Paparoa Freeview digital TV NZ Herald recommends us: classes. Due to falling numbers A recent Herald article on the it is no longer viable and 16 TV and Kauri Coast rated The Landing they are unable to carry on. Badminton 9 Radio/Music at Paparoa as the best spot on They wish to thank all those Badminton has started channels are State Highway 12 to stop for a currently being past and present who have again on Thursday transmitted. break. We knew that! supported Tai Chi over the evenings at the Paparoa years. Hall. This is a great way Wearable Arts Gala not Satellite dishes, to have fun, and suits all decoders, cable happening this year: : Paparoa Sports Pavillion levels of fitness and ability. etc., supplied Unfortunately Paparoa's The Sports Pavilion is available If you have been telling and installed. Wearable Arts Gala (WAG) will for hire for meetings and family yourself to get out and do not be staged this year. It has occasions. Heat pump and something active then this proved difficult at this time to carpeted floor, great modern 09 431 7143 is the perfect opportunity form a committee of sufficient kitchen with dishwasher, and or 021 239 4251 for you! strength to produce the show. reasonable rates. Perhaps next year might see a If you have tea towels 5.30–7pm for students. change. belonging to the Sports 7pm onwards for adults Pavilion please return them to If you think & experienced students. Congratulations: Vickie Owens 431 6432. What's Keith Stutt is looking pretty All levels of experience sprightly you are correct. welcome, some racquets Hot Not only has he recently had available. Great fun provided for the open heart surgery but he $2/session students kids by Paparoa Sports and and Janet have celebrated Rec Society and Otamatea their Golden Wedding $3/session adults Day Camp volunteers. anniversary. Congratulations! Enquiries ph Pete 431 6822 Keith announces that he is Koi Carp: A reminder following now back in business as The TV last month's issue; If you see Note: koi carp or any other unusual What's Guy installing satellite dishes, Tennis has now Freeview, cable TV etc. fish in our waterways, it Not is imperative you contact finished for the season. The poor reseal job done on Tai Chi discontinues: Department of Conservation, the Village Green carpark Shirley Warner Summers Oliver Knox 09 439 3453 or advises the demise of Tai Chi Regional Council, 0800 002 004

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WHAT’S ON - may 2015 HOOK, LINE & Paparoa Press PP Special Events & Meetings SINKER CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Cherry Trees - Community Gathering Village Green carpark, Thur 14 May, 1pm Fishing Lions' Primary School Speech Comp Mon 18 May, dinner & speeches is still as ph Bryan Walker 431 9077 or contact your local school good as it Bee Swarms The Kauri Museum Anzac Exhibition 25 April-24 May has ever Platform 13 presents 'Everybody's Reading Room Dargaville 30-31 May, If you see any bee ORT 6-7 June, Whangarei Forum North 13-14 June been. There swarms In Sound & Silence - A Journey through the Chakras Workshop Sunday 24 May are plenty 10am-5pm Paparoa. Ph Jenny 021 114 3370 or Helen 021 938 024 of nice phone Mike 431 6008 snapper or 021 134 3747 Regular Events, Meetings and Organisations still around; Anglican Church St Marks 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am, Hook Road, Paparoa a good 6.2kg one was Ararua Church 10.30am every Sunday, All welcome ph 431 6622 caught last week. Kahawai Art Group Paparoa 1st Sun in month, Helen Budd's Studio, ph 431 6192 are back - caught 25. Silage Bales Art Studio, Ruawai Mon 10-12noon; Tue 7-9pm, ph Frances 439 2554 Gurnard are still few and Large round silage Arty Farties Summer Markets 9am-noon, opposite Village Green; Thur/Fri in the far between and there bales wrapped for sale ‘Tile Shed’ ph Anne 431 6229; Crafty Kids Club alt Saturdays 10-2pm, Rm 5 Paparoa have also been a few Primary School; Beginners Patchwork Group, Mon 7pm, Te Pahi River Dr. trevally caught lately. $80 plus GST Badminton Starts 23 April, kids 5.30pm; older/experienced 7pm, Paparoa Hall Happy fishing everyone. Crafternoons 1st & 3rd Wed in month, 1-4pm, Tinopai Hall ph Lyn 431 6090 ph 431 7209 Exercise to Music Tue 10.30am Paparoa Hall $5 ph Rose 431 7418 Gravy Farmers’ Market Fortnightly Sat 9-noon, Village Green May 2, 16, 30; Jun 13,27 Fire Force 1st & 3rd Monday in month 6.30pm Depot Rd ph Cohan 431 6668 Gardening Club 2nd Wed of month, ph Lea 431 6296 Grey Power Last Wed in month, 2pm, Hall next to Resthome, M'gto The Kauri Museum 'The Man from Matakohe' exhibition ongoing daily MAY TIDES - CALCULATED for PAHI-WHAKAPIRAU Library Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu1.30-4.30pm, Fri 9.30am-1pm. Open Market days - alternate Saturdays 9.30-1pm DATE LOW HIGH DATE LOW HIGH Line Dancing Thurs 10am-noon Paparoa Hall ph Rose 431 7418 1st 3.18pm 9.22am 17th 4.14pm 10.16am Mainly Music Wed 9.30am Paparoa Comm Church, ph Rebecca 431 7550 2nd 3.58pm 10.03am 18th 5.03pm 11.06am Matakohe Music Makers Wed 8 Apr 'St Patrick's do' 7pm BYO Sports Pav'n $2 pp 3rd 4.37pm 10.41am 19th 5.48pm 11.53am Otamatea Quilters 1st Tue/mnth 7pm & 3rd Mon 10am, Paparoa Hall 09 439 2262 Outdoor Bowls Maungaturoto Green ph Tony 431 6026 or Brian 431 6884 4th 5.15pm 11.19am 20th 6.32pm 12.38pm Paparoa Community Church 10.30am every Sunday, Hook Road 5th 5.53pm 11.56am 21st 7.14pm 1.21pm Paparoa Hall Functions venue ph Robyn 431 7306 or a/h Loraine 431 7290 Paparoa Lions Dinner Meetings 3rd Mon in month 6.30pm, Sports Pavilion 6th 6.31pm 12.35pm 22nd 7.40am 2.04pm Paparoa Playcentre Mon & Fri 9.30-12.30 Visitors welcome ph Tina 021 033 5128 7th 7.12pm 1.15pm 23rd 8.23am 2.46pm Paparoa Plunket Society Coffee Group 1st Tue/month, 10am Franklin Rd 8th 7.36am 1.58pm 24th 9.07am 3.30pm Paparoa Toy Library Wed 10.30-1pm, Paparoa Comm Church, Hilery 431 7330 9th 8.23am 2.44pm 25th 9.56am 4.20pm Selwyn Centre Thurs 10am for over 65's, St Marks, Hook Rd, ph 431 8193 Sports Pavilion Functions venue, ph Vickie Owens 431 6432 for bookings 10th 9.14am 3.37pm 26th 10.49am 5.17pm St Mary’s Catholic Church 10am Wed, 6pm Sat, Maungaturoto 11th 10.12am 4.36pm 27th 11.48am 6.20pm Tai Chi In recess Table Tennis Tues 7.30pm, Sports Pavilion $2 Pete 431 6822 12th 11.15am 5.43pm 28th 12.47pm 7.22pm Tennis Finished for the season 13th 12.21pm 6.53pm 29th 1.43pm 8.18pm Ukelele Players Beginners / experts, Thur 4pm Matakohe, ph Dennise 431 7012 14th 1.26pm 8.00pm 30th 2.34pm 8.36am Waka Ama Tues & Thur evenings 5pm, Sunday 10am, Pahi Domain White Rock Gallery Open 7 days 10am-4pm, in Library building 15th 2.27pm 8.26am 31st 3.20pm 10.23am Yoga Paparoa Sports Pavilion Mon 8.30am,Thu 9am, Thu 6.00pm, ph 09 280 9694 16th 3.22pm 9.23am please update us with your details: [email protected] PP Community Directory EMERGENCY: FIRE ■ POLICE ■ AMBULANCE dial 111 COAST TO COAST HEALTH CARE OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES Community House. 09 431 9080 Maungaturoto Medical Centre: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri..... 09 431 8576 PAPAROA LIBRARY Membership free-of-charge, Wheelchair access Paparoa Clinic: Doctor Tue + Fri 8.30am-12.30pm...... 09 431 7222 Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu 1.30-4.30pm, Fri For urgent after hours medical service (Wellsford)...... 09 423 8086 9.30am-1pm. Open Market days - alternate Saturdays 9.30-1pm DISTRICT NURSE Dargaville Hospital ...... 09 439 3330 Healthline - 24 hour service...... 0800 611 116 PAPAROA PLAYCENTRE Vanessa 09 431 6731, Renee 09 431 6336 PAPAROA PLUNKET Cynthia Keay...... 09 431 8187 HOSPICE KAIPARA Dargaville Hospital...... 09 439 3330 PLUNKET Helpline ...... 0800 933 922 KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL Helpline ...... 0800 727 059 Mangawhai Office...... 0800 100 388 PAPAROA PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 09 431 7379 LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Service, Maungaturoto.09 431 8969 PARENT PORT Inc. free help for families Linda...... 09 425 9357 LIONS CLUB PAPAROA Secretary Alistair Banks...... 09 431 6373 PHYSIOTHERAPY Lyndsay Bargh Mon/Wed/Fri from 8am...431 8576 MAUNGATUROTO CHIROPRACTIC...... 09 431 8019 PODIATRIST / FOOTCARE Jayne Short 020 4022 65998 / 09 431 7188 MAUNGATUROTO PHARMACY...... 09 431 8045 PUKE ARANGA TE KOHANGA REO ...... 09 431 7089 MAUNGATUROTO REST HOME ...... 09 431 8696 YOUTH & WHANAU FOCUS South Kaipara, Rose ...... 09 431 7418 16 PP The Back Page Paparoa Press Photo Competition ... and the grand winner is ... PLUMBER Congratulations to Belinda Weber on her winning photo, Kaiwaka to Ruawai Treehuggers at Bushman's Reserve, chosen by professional ● 30 years’ experience photograher James Hancox ([email protected]) ● All plumbing services from all entries submitted including new housing over the last four months. The and maintenance winners were chosen for the way they captured the Kaipara - a combination of our area, our A ndrew K enny people and our humour. ph 027 642 8320 Runner-up was Joy Bonham's Pahi Regatta Day, and 2nd runner-up was Vicky Jennings' Secret Keeper, Moreton Bay Fig, Pahi. REMEMBER!  Winner:  Treehuggers at Bushman’s Reserve - Belinda Weber  Belinda wins a quality stretched canvas print of her winning image (or any other), from Harvey Norman Whangarei. Your pets need a holiday too

Lance Keay Runner-up: 2nd Runner-up: Secret Keeper, Contracting Ltd Pahi Regatta Day - Joy Bonham Pahi Moreton Bay Fig - Vicky Jennings · Effluent Pond Cleaning Thanks to all our photo entrants over the past four months. We have had some wonderful Kaipara · Single Pass Tillage & Seeding images submitted and have enjoyed perusing them and bringing them to you our readers. · Cultivation Thanks also to our sponsors: Pegasus Engraving for providing the monthly prizes of chromalux · Fertiliser Spreading boards or mugs, Harvey Norman for the overall prize canvas print, Skelton's Drapery for a photo · Hay & Silage Mowing frame to the runner-up and to The Village Cafe for the second runner-up. PP · 6 Ton Trailer Taipuha RD1, Paparoa, 0571 09 431 6308 021 383 908 Pahi stingray fascinates [email protected] Cheyanne Ball captured this beautiful picture in March, as she was sitting with family inside their house at Pahi. "As we looked up we saw this stingray KMU SURVEYS LTD swimming along the shoreline. We ran down MAUNGATUROTO to the beach where the tide was high and the water was very, very clear. We watched it sit on a flounder and eat it in seconds. It was an amazing thing to watch and the stingray Ken Urquhart seemed really friendly, as it was up really Licensed shallow and just sat there." Cadastral Another incredible sight that they have Surveyor spotted was when her brother Keegan saw a great white shark while he was swimming off the Pahi wharf! 09 431 8705 "Very exciting and scary for him" to say the 021 161 2344 least. PP [email protected]