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Awariki was one of six brown kiwi released to their home in the wild recently at Te Mata. Photo: RACHEL HOLMES Kiwis back ‘in the ‘burbs’ By KELLEY TANTAU week. One more will be return- porting them to Auckland Zoo, They now join about 100 their vision back then to protect ing in a week or two. where they hatched. The chicks kiwi in the Tapu-Te Mata area and enhance kiwi populations kiwi population on “the The bright-eyed bird had were then moved on to preda- - more than three times the on the Thames Coast, with the Abrink of extinction” has been living on the predator-free tor-free islands where they had number of kiwi found to be in mission to hear kiwi calling been given a helping hand in Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki to reach a target weight of 1.2kg the same 4000-hectare site in from our backyards again. survival from a group running Gulf, as part of the Kiwis for to be able to fi ght off stoats and 2006. “It’s super cool because that on goodwill and a desire to save Kiwi Operation Nest Egg pro- return home. “There were only about 28 part of the dream is defi nitely the country’s national icon. gramme. “The kiwi that are returning birds estimated to be up there,” becoming a reality. People are Awariki was one of the six The programme was launched are the ones that have grown up Sheena told The Profi le. hearing kiwi not just in the dis- brown kiwi released to their in 2014, and involved removing big and strong on the island,” “So, Thames Coast Kiwi Care tance, but literally in their gar- home in the wild at Te Mata, kiwi eggs from their burrows on Thames Coast Kiwi Care co- was formed with the blessings dens in Te Mata.” along the Thames Coast, last the Thames Coast and trans- ordinator Sheena Beaton said. of tangata whenua, and it was CONTINUED P2 Need a rubbish bin?

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NZ21 Suite Sale A4 Press-P.indd 1 17/03/21 12:21 PM 04 THE VALLEY PROFILE, May 19, 2021 www.valleyprofile.co.nz Canada celebrated Kahikatea wood in demand at Turua mill at federation event ter of a mile from the beach, and in a most delightful spot. The Thames Hauraki Plains Dis- The excursionists were hos- trict Federation of Women’s In- Vintage Valley News pitably entertained with milk, stitutes recently held their Social/ tea, and various victuals. International Day in the Ngatea Games were indulged in until Memorial Hall. International Day about 6pm, when the steamer, is held every two years and this which was lying at anchor, year, Canada was chosen as this whistled for all to return home where Women’s Institute started As part of a Valley Profile series, again. in 1897 in Stoney Creek, Ontario. MEGHAN HAWKES searches The white pine (Kahikatea) of President Shirley Harding wel- through old newspapers to Turua had come into favour as comed everyone and the Ode was bring you the stories Thames a cheap and serviceable timber sung. While judging was taking Valley locals once read about and the sawmill could scarcely place, members bought up large themselves. keep up with orders. at the sales table as well as look- Turua, a quiet, peaceful vil- ing at a display about Canada. 1877 lage, was adjacent to the mill The speaker for the morning was aeroa was regarded as a and bush, and had deep water Jackie Scott, sister of Shirley Hard- Ptownship of publicans and in front of it, with two substan- ing. Jackie and her family lived in disappointment. Had the flat tial wharves for the loading a small place close to Edmonton, lands between there and Hi- and unloading of vessels. The Canada, for 28 years but came kutaia been secured by the Bagnall’s from Prince Edward back to New Zealand because of government when the goldfield Island, Canada, ran opera- the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of opened, and sold in sections to tions. Timber was dragged out the challenges Jackie experienced settlers, it would be in a more by bullock teams to the mill was the different seasons, winter flourishing state. As it was, and then along the tramway being the hardest, but Autumn its miserable broken ground by horses. The logs were rolled was her favourite. They miss fam- was not very tempting. Paeroa into the river, formed into rafts ily who stayed in Canada, but consisted of five public houses, and floated down with the tide, then secured at the mill dock. overall she benefited from being three stores, one restaurant, in Canada and has a very special one bakery, one surgeon and The machinery was worked chemist, one druggist, a milli- by steam generated from a tu- place in her heart for the country. Lunch was provided by the nery establishment, one timber bular boiler. Fourteen hands The barque Aldebaran loading Turua white pine. Photo: SUPPLIED merchant, two carters, a horse were employed at the mill and Maramarua/Kopuku WI with deli- stables, a shoemaker, and two twenty-four in the bush and A little further on he met a substantial new bridge erected cious soup and buns. After lunch, or three private cottages. There rafting the timber. Besides the couple of men sluicing for gold. over the Tapu Creek making Shirley presented the group with were also two butchers, but the young men who boarded to- He next met two boys, who were life for night owls much more three quizzes, which were very in- two put together hardly made gether, there were eight fami- en route to Tararu from the pleasant. teresting and entertaining. one. They were mostly shut for lies resident in the village. Mata Creek gum diggings. Im- At Tapu, a little boy received a Raffles were won by Morgane want of meat. Walking by moonlight about provements had recently been nasty cut on the forehead from Cochrane, Ruth Rhodes, Patsy A fishing excursion to Mi- 9pm along the bridle track made to the track but a hand- the kick of a mule. His mother Maddox and Jan Herd. randa on the steamer Aroha from Grahamstown to Hast- rail was needed along the Puru wanted one of her neighbours COMPETITION: Collage: Lyn Fowl- was described as a real novelty ings (Tapu) a nocturnal wan- Bridge as on windy nights, even to sew the wound with her sew- er 1, Lyn McQuire 2, Shirley Hard- in aquatics. There were about derer met several moreporks, by moonlight, it was rather ing machine, but as his head ing 3. Floral: Lyn McQuire 1, Patsy forty travellers and once they and was rather surprised when dangerous. A few finger-posts was too big for the machine, Maddox 2. Cooking: Trish McCon- reached shore they made their near Puru to find two men would also be a great conveni- Dr Hawkes was sent for, who nachie 1, Jill Clark 2, Doreen Bos- way to Mr Smith’s house, Sea stacking firewood by moon- ence. The Waiomu Bridge had stitched the cut to the mother’s ton 3. 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The reduced amount lic over its proposed long term of $10,000 per year would only plan (LTP). cover the Santa Parade, leaving Council’s proposed new town them unable to support other promotion funding model big events in the town, includ- Some of the team at Harv’s Butcher Shop: will set aside $411,000 for the ing the Twilight Markets, the Michelle Ritchie, left, Heather Oxenham, Mark 2021-2022 year for town pro- Rotary Paeroa V8 and Mo- Harvey, and Chris Stuttard. motion, visitor information torcycle Show and the Paeroa Photo: KELLEY TANTAU services and district events Highland Games and Tattoo. co-ordination, including a new The organisation, which cur- district events co-ordinator rently has a town promoter po- role within council. sition, was also at risk of a re- However, funding to the structure should the proposed three town promotion organi- new model go ahead. The butcher’s back in town sations will be cut to $10,000 According to an October, butcher who has returned to all his life. It was where he started was exciting to know they’ve since each per year. 2020, council report, the need AThames more than 15 years his apprenticeship in 1980, and “created a business out of noth- This is a huge drop from their for a new district events co-or- after selling his butcher shop says where he bought his first shop at ing”. 2020-21 allocations, which dinator role within council was small butcheries are primed to age 25. “I just think the way the custom- saw Go Waihi receive $63,720, identified to fulfil some of the make a comeback. He now reckoned small butcher er thinks. They like to have good and Positive Paeroa receive tasks the town promotion or- Mark Harvey opened the doors shops were making a comeback. service, something that can go $57,047. Positively Promoting ganisations were currently re- to Harv’s Butcher Shop on Pollen “I think small shops all over the distance, and something they the Plains hadn’t fulfilled crite- sponsible for, but with a “whole St on May 10. New Zealand are saying they’re can enjoy when they take home. I ria to receive funding for 2020- of district” approach. Between 1996-2005, he owned actually doing better since Covid. wouldn’t sell anything to anybody 2021, council said. There will also be an ad- Meat at Harvey’s in Pollen St, People may be wanting to stay that I wouldn’t eat myself.” This compares to more than ditional $226,000 allocated Thames. When he sold that, he away from big supermarkets a bit And when it comes to the $642,000 council set aside for to the newly formed Manaaki went on to open The Meat Man in more and support local business- butcher’s favourite meat, Mr Har- town promotion over three Toiora Committee for other Paeroa, which he owned for a dec- es,” he said. vey said you couldn’t go past the years from 2016-2019. In the projects and social initiatives, ade between 2006-2016. Harv’s Butcher Shop is located humble snag. following three years from such as providing healthy and “It’s very exciting to be back, in the former IXL Butchery, which “My favourite meal has always 2019-2021, council reduced affordable homes. and there’s been a lot of positive had been sitting empty for about been sausages, mash potatoes, town promotion spend to Hauraki District Council comments which is humbling. eight months, Mr Harvey said. and peas, and they are the thing around $222,000, as well as up chief executive Langley Cavers “All the old customers I had “I couldn’t see it sitting here any people have been asking for to an additional $148,000 to said the proposed changes were years ago have come back and longer, so I had to do something most,” he said. “It’s incredible match external funding. made with a view to equalise I’m very happy to see them about it.” how many sausages we’ve actu- Town promotion organisa- promotion services over the again,” he said. It took two months to refurbish ally sold.” tion Positive Paeroa earlier district “for the benefit of all”. Mr Harvey has lived in Thames the store, and Mr Harvey said it - KELLEY TANTAU OPENING SPECIALS

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The taller man with Waihi Nugget Multi-Sports Fes- ‘Achilles Guide’ written large on tival which offers entrants the his top was in constant commu- chance to compete in a range of nication with his companion, events, from trail runs to the blue who I soon realised was partially ribbon event of the Full Nugget sighted at best. The look of deter- - a 23km road cycle, followed by mination on both faces was evi- a 10km kayak, 8km on the bike, dent in spite of their grins. They and a 10km trail run, then a crossed the line together, with 21km mountain bike ride and fi- their arms held high and their nally a 400m run to the finish at Achilles family went wild with the Cornish Pumphouse adjacent delight. I don’t mind admitting to Martha Gold Mine. the moment was emotional. Now, if like me, you found Maybe it was my own exhaus- that exhausting to read, let alone tion or maybe it was the sheer compete in, you’ll understand effort and love of running that why I entered the 10km trail these two Achilles runners had run. I may be what some would displayed so clearly but for a sec- Te Huia Apaapa, left, with Jon Vyce at the finish line of the 10km Nugget. Photo: SUPPLIED describe as a seasoned runner, ond something rose from within estimate it. Te Huia and his is happy. Constantly chatting to his way to the finish. He winds which really means so mature he me, and a tear pricked the corner mother, Dawn, were already at me, I think he’s guiding me as up the pace, flies down the home should know better, but I’m not of my eye. the Poppet Head start line when much as I’m guiding him. straight, breaks the tape. When I completely mad. Since then I have encountered I arrived, having made the short We approach the hills and Te cross the line, still applauding his There was however another Achilles athletes at many events trip from Waikino. Te Huia has Huia attacks them. We hit the efforts, he’s jumping for joy and reason for entering the run and and in recent times have become intellectual disability and is au- front. I’m worried about the we high five. He tells me he “ran that was my friend, Te Huia involved with the Hamilton tistic but above all else he is an downhills but Te Huia navigates like a rocket” and I agree. Apaapa, and Achilles. You may Chapter, encouraging and ena- athlete. His excitement and en- the tricky terrain with fast feet. In the few hours that follow to not have heard of Achilles, even bling people with disabilities to thusiasm were obvious and in- We are past halfway. prize giving, Te Huia manages if you are a runner, and yet they access and enjoy the pleasures of fectious, making any greyness to We have a small lead on the to tell what seems like most of deserve to be a household name running and/or walking. Many of the day disappear. He, and now pack and Te Huia is smiling, mo- Waihi that he won. To be hon- for the amazing work they do. these Achilles runners are from we, couldn’t wait to start. I had mentarily singing, he’s enjoying est, his smile tells them before Thinking back, I would have the Plains region and are indeed concerns about the hills, the slip- the run. In that instant, he teach- his words need to, the Achilles been running for about five years athletes in their own right. pery surface, correct pace etc. es me a lesson. I abandon worry- grapevine is abuzz with messages before I became aware of Achil- Which brings me to Te Huia. Te Huia had none. ing and forget about tactics, and of congratulation and amaze- les myself. I was crossing the I had the honour of running Before we knew it, the adrena- we just run. And we run fast. We ment, and I reflect what a good finishing line of the Queenstown with Te Huia as his Achilles line was peaking and we were increase our lead. We link arms event the Nugget is, what a great Marathon when a group of spec- Guide for the Nugget 10km trail into the first kilometre. We set- to cross the road as we re-enter thing Achilles is, and what legend tators and supporters all dressed run - a distance that requires tle into the leading group. Now the mine site. 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James Rawnsley gets control of the ball and heads for the goal. Players from Paeroa and Hauraki Plains face off for the ball.

Paeroa player Sofia van Eyk, 9, tumbles in her race for possession.

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Elevated, quiet street with views out west, surrounded with spacious decks, a large 4 bay carport & garage. 3 This lovely home is wonderfully positioned to make the most of the bush & sea views and allows you to enjoy double bedrooms & o ce, a spa bathroom and kitchen and a lounge that fl ows out onto an entertainers delight privacy, just minutes from the centre of town. Featuring a great wrap around deck, 3 bedrooms, master with of a deck. Ready to move into & to provide all the comforts you are after. Price guide o ers over $640,000. ensuite, o ce, sunny nook, fi replace, large attic space and even the Spa Pool stays! A must to view.

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A 4 bedroom 1900’s Villa situated in a sunny spot close to town. Looking for a new owner who has the time This beautifully refurbished home with uninterrupted views, o ers spacious living, three double bedrooms, three to put love and care into this old beauty. Large living area, separate large dining & original wooden joinery. outdoor entertainment areas and large double garage with exquisite hobby room above which can become a Generous backyard with single garage & added room is on its own title and has its own access from Bella Street. guest suite for family, guests or B&B’rs. Sunroom and front covered deck o ers sunset views over the Firth.

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• Large 3bdrm home on private 1181m2 section • Tidy 3bdrm open plan home on 799m2 • Double garage, workshop, carport • Updated bathroom & toilet, fully lined single gge • Deadline Sale, 9 Jun 2021, 2pm unless sold prior • Deadline Sale, 2 Jun 2021, 2pm unless sold prior RN1370 3 3 2 1 RN1367 3 1 1 1

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3 Bedroom home on 3,241m2 (more or less) section with fenced paddock. New carpet and drapes, renovated Brand new Sentinel built home. Contemporary kitchen providing an appealing hub with ranch sliders off living bathroom and toilet. Lovely rural outlook. Spacious double garage with attached room. Established trees along areas and main bedroom to the concrete patio. 3 bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and ensuite. Internal road frontage. access garage. Sited on a 526 (more or less) section. 10 Year Master Build Guarantee. RRP218 - KEVIN FATHERS 027 279 9800 3 1 2 1 RG1911 - NATASHA DAWSON 027 200 6608 3 2 2 1

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After a slow start to the sea- The strength of the Kaihere son with a couple of losses Junior Club is showing through to Pirongia and Te Awamutu in the number of kids playing Marist, the Kaihere Cricket cricket for HPC. Club put together some great In term one this year, HPC performances. had a First XI, a Junior Colts The Kaihere Swampies en- team, a Year 9 team and two tered the inaugural Thames girls sides who played in the Valley Sunday 30 over social mid-week Waikato Valley com- competition. petition. Easily the best num- Thoughts of friendly social bers we’ve had for many years. the supply for more home cricket quickly evaporated in The quality of the cricket and matches to be played on a reg- what turned out to be quite a the enjoyment the kids are get- ular basis. competitive competition. ting out of the game has been The Kaihere Cricket Club Kaihere managed two wins great to see and this certainly now turns their attention to from the six matches. Thank holds cricket at HPC in a strong the centenary celebrations to you to all the players who made position going forward. be held February 26 next year. themselves available, from 50 Plans are under way to inves- year olds to 11 year olds. tigate the development of more Hauraki Plains Youth Cricket wicket blocks installed to host ABOVE: Kaihere Cougars celebrate a successful season. had three junior cricket teams home matches for all Hauraki Photo: SUPPLIED playing out of Ngatea this past Plains cricket teams. RIGHT: The Hauraki Tornadoes season while a number of other Currently up to 10 teams are (years 7-8) was one of three Ngatea youngsters got to have a go at sharing only three wickets in junior teams. the traditional game. Ngatea, which is not ideal. Photo: Bev’s Cracking Shots All sides played in the The additions will increase 16 THE VALLEY PROFILE, May 19, 2021 www.valleyprofile.co.nz Firefighter and new mum to face gruelling climb By KELLEY TANTAU could barely walk the next day… and when you go up the Sky Thames Valley woman Tower, there’s no windows or Awill climb more than 1000 anything to look at, so it’s just stairs for the Firefighter Sky you going around and around Tower Challenge this weekend until you get to the top.” - just three months after having The Firefighter Sky Tower her first child. Stair Challenge was devel- Roseanne Hitchman will as- oped by firefighter Tony Scott cend the 51 flights of stairs of in 2005 as a fundraiser for the 382m-tall Auckland Sky Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Tower alongside seven other New Zealand. In 2016, he was Ngatea Fire Brigade members awarded a Queen’s Service on May 22. The annual event is Medal for services to the New a fundraiser for Leukaemia and Zealand Fire Service and the Blood Cancer New Zealand, community. and was called off last year due Roseanne has participated to Covid-19. in the challenge five times, but Since then, Roseanne, 33, not in the past three years. She transferred to the Puriri Fire got involved because her broth- Brigade and has had her first er-in-law was taking part. child, a son named Braxton. This year, Roseanne’s sister “It meant I couldn’t start Rachel Ross, from the Ngatea training again until after I had brigade, will make the climb the baby, which was in Janu- alongside her with fellow ary, so I’ve had a short period Ngatea Brigade members Dy- of time to train for it,” she said. lan Adams, Maia Rangihika, Roseanne has been climbing Jade Cochrane and Quesera Braxton, as well. “Get to the the 135 steps of Jacob’s Ladder, Matete. Roseanne joined the stop and see him, that’s what in Thames, and has also been Ngatea brigade at age 16 fol- I’ll be thinking.” running the hills around her lowing in her father Ian Hitch- To help Roseanne in her fun- rural home, with baby Brax- man’s footsteps, who has been draising efforts, visit firefight- ton in the front pack. His extra a Ngatea member for 27 years. erschallenge.org.nz/roseanne- weight was a training benefit She completed 16 years of ser- hitchman. because the firefighters were vice in Ngatea before recently ABOVE: Roseanne Hitchman will required to wear up to 25kg of moving to Puriri. Being a part take part in the challenge just three kit for the challenge, she said. of Fire and Emergency NZ was months after having her first child. “The gear is heavy anyway, her way of giving back to the but when you’re on the job, community, she said. RIGHT: The Ngatea Fire Brigade you’re not lugging it up over When she makes the gru- team: Dylan Adams, left, Maia Rangihika, Jade Cochrane, Quesera 1000 stairs,” she said. “When elling climb on May 22, her Matete, Rachel Ross, and Roseanne I first started going up Jacob’s driving force will not only be Hitchman. Ladder after having Braxton, I the charity behind it, but baby Photos: SUPPLIED

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