AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2014

Bi Monthly Community Newsletter covering Piopio, Aria & Mahoenui Districts Piopio hits top FIVE tourist attractions Five of the best visits to our district. titled “Stick your neck out”. scenes in The Hobbit: An adventures…. A profound Reporter Danielle Wright A powerful article in which Unexpected Journey were filmed. quote by the NZ Herald. refers to the quaintness of will definitely encourage We can confidently say Hairy Feet Tours as; visitors to our area. Listed Following this a mention to Piopio is no longer a sleepy “Hoggets and Hobbits”. An within our district as the hike the popular DOC track village that was renowned as uncanny summary of a film number one must see and Leitch’s Crossing was also a half way stopover point to location sited in the do , was to trek on Llamas included. use the toilets……… Mangaotaki Valley. followed by number four to We are fortunate to have a Recent interest from the NZ Whilst her journey to hike through the Mangaotaki selection of activities to visit Scenic reserve and visit the Herald and Times Greemount Llama treks, on our doorstep and the publications have provided hosted by Sandy and Bob stunning film location at future of more visitors Mangaotaki Rocks, where the fantastic reviews following Dawson was rather fittingly travelling our roads will be troll and campfire noticeable. New piopio Website launched As most organisations and destination. fundraisers and the pair hope adventurous mountain bike businesses move into the Web co-ordinators, Jenny for all groups to use the site rides or Llama trekking. to both promote and to help future, so too does the Piopio Brodie and Donna Pari have An abundance of plan functions. community website. taken a keen interest in accommodation choices are www.piopio.net.nz marketing Piopio as: Other sections will feature available throughout the

Redesigned to accommodate A THRIVING VILLAGE the community’s history, district to suit the needs of all both local needs and to NESTLED BETWEEN THE employment opportunities, visitors; camping, farm stays, provide a directory of WORLD FAMOUS community news and local motel or bed and breakfast. CAVES AND THE RUGGED information for tourists and TARANAKI COAST clubs and organisation If you wish to list your service travellers. The new site aims A key feature is the contacts. The activities or business please submit to support local businesses community events calendar. section includes a vast your enquiry via the website and organisations, whilst The online calendar will selection of quiet native bush contact page. walks, to the more promoting Piopio as a feature local events and Www.piopio.net.nz Piopio rugby hosts eric rush To top off a season of Black and Cameron Hazeldine  Best Back—Sam McCormick impressive strengths and a Sevens player presenting  Veteran—Sandy Pari  Player of the Year— winning attitude Piopio 2014 player awards. Prize  Most Points—Stormy Ollie Kay Rugby Club met their match giving results: McCarthy in the semi finals against  Life Member—Mike James  Representative neighbouring team Waitete.  Most Dedicated Club Cup—Cameron A hearty game but Person—Dave Tapara Hazeldine unsuccessful yet a good  Most Dedicated Player—  Most improved reason to celebrate the Bradly Jeffries player—Justin seasons successes. Prize  Club Champ—Joy Jefferies Sinton giving was marked by guest  Club Spirit—Scott Bradley  Best Forward— speaker Eric Rush, former All  Rookie of the Year— Ollie Kay WWW.PIOPIO.NET.NZ

Community news

hall renovations complete

It has been a busy few months for the team at the Hall. We started Welcome to Harvey some of the best Upcoming events the long awaited renovations of World Travel Te snorkelling that I 23 August the toilets and put a deadline of Kuiti’s travel column. have seen! From the  Bevege family Music Gig—Piopio Stars In Your Eyes to get it Lorrene Te Kanawa moment I stepped on Cosmopolitan Club finished. Well we got near owner of Harvey the ship In Auckland I 4-6th September enough to good enough on that World Travel instantly felt relaxed  Mahoenui Pig Hunt Competition one I must say. I do recall one day and got straight into 6th September saying “are we going to get this and Shonnie Poole holiday mode. The  Te Nehenehenui Tribal done on time, now’s the time to Piopio resident and Festival make the call”…. However Tama ex head girl of service and food on 30th august PiopioCollege. board was absolutely was confident it would be done  Quiz Night—Piopio Primary amazing, and there and so it was. This column is the School was a great range of We are just awaiting the final tally place for fun activities inboard to The Piopio Fire Brigade would informative travel like to thank the Community on the costs of the project before keep you well adding those finishing touches tips for a range of entertained. for all their donations. From amazing destinations like Art in the foyer, rubbish bins My tip If you have this support we have been that we have and mirrors. an upcoming cruise able to purchase a defibrillator recently travelled to. holiday, ensure you that will go on the Fire A huge thanks must go out to In this issue Shonnie take your own Appliance. Matthew Wren Building, Coxy’s writes about her snorkelling gear, as it Plumbing, Tama Williams fabulous P & O We would also like to thank is very expensive to Building, Ryan Todd Electrical and Cruise she went on John and Joyce Mc Garvey for hire on board. Albert from Mahoenui, you guys recently. 55 years service to the Piopio have made those toilets look In May this year I was Volunteer Fire Brigade. If you want more great! lucky enough to information on Editor to be remembered cruise around a few They were well and truly cruising please of the Pacific Islands The recent passing of a great christened the night of Stars and on the lovely Pacific contact your Cruise lady Ellie Voyce; she who had were such a pleasure to clean the Specialists. Pearl. The cruise community spirit and an interest next day and that's saying took us to some in developing Piopio for its own something, as no cleaning is fun Lorrene and amazing untouched worth; as is evident in her role as on the Sunday after Stars! Shonnie ports which had PH: 078788184 one of the founding editors of We made just over $5000.00 this the Piopio Birdtalk newsletter. year which is a great effort and Em: [email protected]

the performances on the night Her knowledge as an information technology teacher and typing were great, some had the crowd teacher at in stitches. Well done to the ensured each issue was Piopio Fire Brigade who took it meticulously collated with many out on the night with their little hours sourcing news items to people act, Hate to admit it but share. damn it was good!

Ellie’s contribution has created a Well done to the Curious popular network for community team coming in 2nd with Mylie members to share information Cyrus mix and Mac Donald’s & Co and we today are fortunate we with It’s Raining Men. A special can build on this and will continue thank you to all the other acts to see this forum carried on. that performed and the helpers behind the stage. Irene (St Johns) Our thoughts and wishes will rest has already told me she’s taking with you Ellie. those Fire Brigade boys down Piopio Birdtalk Team next year; she’s already hired a

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Aria Toy Library – Colour has hit Street

Have you noticed? There’s a splash of live. We want to give all children the colour on the corner of Moa and opportunity to learn through play as we streets! Yes, the roof and frontage of believe children’s development is the Aria Toy Library building is supported through the extension of Hamish complete. Wayne and June Hall play opportunities. The Aria Toy Library MacDonald - completed the painting in March after seeks to encourage family involvement UBP, Big Sky the Aria Toy Library raised $5,000 to in play. Physiotherapy & Acupuncture – Erin Barclay, Mike & complete stage one of their exterior If you would like to contribute to our paint project. Angela Roy – Piopio Orchard, PGG project please contact Lisa Lyford on 07 Wrightsons – Piopio, Van Beek Design - 877 8186 or [email protected]. We are now well into the swing of Trudy Denize, Vanilla Blonde Hair & raising the additional $2,800 to The Aria Toy Library would like to Beauty, Carley Jane Beauty, Smarty complete the final stage of the project sincerely thank the following people, Pants, The Crafty Pigeon, Pip Bevege, with the PIOPIO COSMOPOLITAN organisations and businesses for Nahna’s Fruit Shop, Te Kuiti Bakery, Te CLUB donating $500, the NORAH supporting the Aria Toy Library and our Kuiti New World, Te Kuiti Girl Guides, HOWELL TRUST donating $600 and exterior paint project so far: Oops a Daisy, Ozone Coffee, RD1 – our successful fundraiser at the Night Piopio, Tania Fagan, Debbie Piopio Lions Club, Owl at the end of May. Thank-you to McFarlane, Brenda Warren, Te Kuiti our sponsors, musicians Kylie and Council Community Partnership Fund, Piopio Cosmopolitan Club, Norah New World, Mike & Jackie Carter, Keith, auctioneer Morty and also Mel, Shaun & Kate Carter, Graham & Kath Lyn and their team for their huge Howell Charitable Trust, The Fat Pigeon, Chateau Tongariro Hotel, Denize, Aaron & Maree Bradcock, contribution to the success of our night. Kevin Mortensen, Wayne & June Hall, Rainbow’s End, The Oily Rag, Curious Keas Early Learning Centre, Our aim is to make the library more River Cruises, Mokau Motel, Hairy Feet Karasel – Keith Wright & Kylie Lyford inviting to many more in our (Scenic Film Location Tour, Waitomo), and DP Design – Donna Pari. community. We want to add to the The Whitebait In - Mokau, The Night growing facilities Piopio provides and Owl, Atkinson & Associates Veterinary Lisa Lyford to tidy up our beautiful village making it Services, King Country Honda, Pari a prosperous and desirable place to Haulage - Kristen & Sandy Pari,

International year of Family farming

Rural entry categories: Women New  Women and men at work on the Zealand is farm; inviting  Farm machinery and farm people to get creative by writing innovation; short stories and taking photos and  ; videos to showcase New Zealand  Children; farming life today.  Rural communities.

The competition is being run as Entries close 1 November 2014 and part of Rural Women NZ’s the competition is open to celebrations to mark the 2014 everyone. International Year of Family See more at: Farming. www.ruralwomen.org.nz/ “Stories are powerful, and we have news-and-inspiration/share-your- some great farming stories to tell,” farming-or-rural-life- says Wendy McGowan, Rural story#sthash.YEzXlZgG.dpuf Womens Federation. There are five

Change of roles PIOPIO ST JOHN - New Committee. Doug Oliver remains President. Secretary, Jo Barnett, Treasurer, Joy Jeffries. Committee members - Mike Johnson (Station Manager), Rose Young, Liz Jones, Glenice MacDonald, Jan Crooks, Suzanne Downey and Jo Gallagher. PAGE 3

Piopio scouts—tree planting A ribbon of harakeke, Ngahuia Herangi says the been positive and leaders toitoi, manuka, ti kouka, joint effort by the Waikato Clive Knox, Bruce Jackson kohuhu, manatu, pukio, Regional Council, local and Karen Petch look karamu, koromiko and groups and sponsors “has forward to developing all kanuka adorn the banks of been appreciated and the three sections Keas, Cubs the Mangapū River, commitment to support the and Scouts in the coming complementing plantings kaupapa is great to see such months. If you wish to know The commitment of seven further downstream. enthusiasm for the project”. more contact local Piopio Scout children and their leader Clive Knox, Despite persistent rain, the To promote the Clive 877 7781 highlighted the community turnout of 40 plus people Scouts network all spirit and commitment, exceeded expectations of scout members these youth have. Assisting the Maniapoto Trust Board, were encouraged with the Mangapū river bank by planting 1,500 native to where their project, has enabled them to plants within an hour. uniforms on Friday complete a section of their Project co-ordinator 1st August Community Service badge. Feedback since has

Scouts group

BACK LEFT: Parent Help Mark Barrowcliffe, Stevie-Marie McKenzie, Clive Knox (Scout Leader) FRONT LEFT: Topia Barrowcliffe, Jorja Knox, Atiria Barrowcliffe, Rebekah Knox, David Robinson & Tana Barrowcliffe

Scouts every Monday 6pm Scout hall Ruru Street

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Regions leading the recovery under National

Regional New Zealand has led our the Government’s Business Growth country out of the global financial crisis Agenda is all about. It focuses on the politics with almost every region showing six key drivers businesses need to Callaghan strong growth, and most with a lower thrive – capital markets, infrastructure, Innovation, unemployment rate than Auckland. skills, export markets, innovation, and our high-tech natural resources. Barbara Kuriger, National Party HQ, is helping Candidate for Taranaki - King Country, And that’s why we’re working across businesses turn ideas into has a particular interest in regional the country doing things like building internationally-marketable products growth and is committed to working the Roads of National Significance and and services more quickly and hard with businesses and industries in accelerating regional roading projects, successfully. New Zealand Trade and the electorate. Applying the six key putting in ultra-fast and rural Enterprise (NZTE) has just established drivers of the Business Growth Agenda broadband, and encouraging water a new regional investment attraction along with a strong collaborative effort storage and new irrigation projects. programme to encourage more will build a stronger economy for the National cycle trails around the country international firms to invest in New region and enhance the many are helping boost our tourism industry. Zealand’s regional economies and create more jobs. communities within the electorate. We’re working alongside business to Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, and Hawke’s invest in primary growth partnership Fourteen regional investment profiles, Bay in the ; and Nelson- projects to get a better return from launched on July 8th, will be used by Tasman, Canterbury, Otago, and what we sell to the world, and we’re the Government, NZTE, and regional Southland in the South experienced encouraging oil and gas exploration. Economic Development Agencies to identify investment opportunities growth above the national average in A skilled workforce is a key to future the five years from 2008. The where there is a regional advantage, to prosperity so we’re supporting the help guide investors more quickly and unemployment rate in the development of skills with the likes of is just 3.9%. effectively to those regions where the youth guarantee, apprenticeships, opportunities are strongest. For New Zealand to build a more and encouraging the study of science productive and competitive economy, and technology subjects. This follows the announcement of another $212 million investment to we need all our regions to achieve to their potential. That’s precisely what accelerate 14 important regional state highway projects across the country, the latest part of National’s strong programme to create jobs and growth for regional New Zealand.

Media contact: Barbara Kuriger 027 495 4513

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News and views

THREE lined wall, plus a bit beside the fire have to offer. Phone 07 877 8992. (and-a- brigade shed, along with planting of a FAT PIGEON: Another school bit) few trees. It’s all coming together holidays has been and gone – the cafe LITTLE nicely and will make a lovely garden enjoyed a very busy two weeks. In . . . area in the near future. saying that, we are in our ‘slower’ time THE NIGHT OWL: Yay! Hip hip Otherwise, the motel has been of year but things still tick along as hoorah! Wunderbar! We are OPEN enjoying good numbers of bookings usual. people, and very proud of it. The Night and with The Night Owl opening it is We are very proud of our ‘pidgee crew’ great to be able to offer our motel Owl Bar & Eatery is open Wednesday – we thoroughly enjoy employing guests a lovely dining option. to Sunday from 3pm. young locals and watching them grow On offer for your dining and drinking CRAFTY PIGEON: Jill Haine has and learn until they ‘fly the coop’ and pleasure, is a fantastic menu offering recently sold her share of the fly off to uni or other jobs or some just bar snacks, tapas, mains, pizzas, kids partnership to Carley Buckman and go down the road to The Night Owl! Roy Simpson. We’d like to take this menu, and of course desserts. Our bar The NZ Cafe of the Year competition opportunity to thank Jill for all her is well stocked with popular brands of is almost upon us again, so we’d hard work and effort she put into the beer and spirits, plus a good range of appreciate your votes for this ... we’ll Crafty Pigeon, and wish her well for wine. You can view the menu on our let you know sooner to the time. We facebook page, or flick an email to the future. as yet haven’t decided on our [email protected] and we’ll As you will know, Carley has already signature dish for this but we’re sure email you a menu. been well involved in the Crafty you’ll love it! Pigeon and will take over as store We have already ‘fed and watered’ a Spring is nigh . . . some lambs are out large number of guests – both private manager, as well as continuing with and about and a few daffodils are Carley Jane Beauty. diners and catered groups – and springing up (‘scuse the pun). Don’t received excellent feedback, thank We have moved things around a bit in worry so much . . . be happy. you everyone for your support. the store, ultimately to accommodate Jules taitoko The Night Owl is available for private Jo Gallagher who will set up a studio at functions – please phone Lyn on 07 877 the front of the store. She will be there Library news 8767. two days a week creating her artwork, and you are welcome to call in and DID YOU KNOW: The motel is called T view her ‘in action’! he library in Piopio (housed at the the Owls Nest Motel, the bar/eatery is College) is now receiving books on a called The Night Owl, but they are The moves include the counter and quarterly basis from the Waitomo both under the same umbrella (Owls office area now being situated along District Library (Te Kuiti). No need to Nest Limited). the back wall, the office will become travel to Te Kuiti, the books are right the waiting room for Vanillia Blonde & The Night Owl – phone 07 877 8769. here on your doorstep. Carley Jane Beauty customers. Owls Nest Motel – phone 07 877 8767. Shelves will be installed along the long Pop in and check out the new stock. Email for both is wall (where the counter was), the Or make a request. [email protected] overall effect giving the store a more Also, look out for the library webpage See you soon! open feeling. in the new year. Planning and design is OWLS NEST MOTEL: You may We have new stock arriving regularly, under way. You will be able to browse have seen a bit of landscaping on the our facebook page will also be the library catalogue from your ‘town’ side of the motel. Ross and his updated regularly, so please shop armchair and much more. mates have been creating a limestone locally and come and see what we Hannah White

Mon,Thu, Sat 8am-5pm Fri 8am-8pm Sun 9am-8pm

Catering available Ph 07 8778822 41 Moa St, Piopio

Em: [email protected]

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National swim champion recognised

Success starts with hard with his certificates from the well to achieve his placings. work and commitment and State 2014 NZ Junior Ben works hard to try and Champs which was held in its obvious Ben Stilborn has improve his best time every Wellington from the 14-16 the drive to achieve. time he competes. Feb 2014. Having the opportunity to Swimming once a month swim at the Piopio learn to Ben placed 6th in the 12yrs over the winter months with week swim classes and then 200m Breaststroke, 10th in the Sports Force which has been well worth it progressing through to the the 12yrs 100m Breaststroke Development squad in as he has now qualified for Piopio Swim club, his and 12th in the 12yrs 50m Taumarunui and training the State NZ Div II's in the enjoyment from competing Breaststroke. with the Te Kuiti swim club 100 and 200 Breaststroke, at swimming carnivals has It was very exciting when Ben four nights a week from Oct - which will be held next year March. As well as this Ben is been the basis for his qualified for the Junior in March. His goal is to training over the winter strength in this sport. Champs, it was a great qualify for the National Age months with the Te group Champs which is held He was recently presented experience and he swum very Awamutu swim club twice a in May 2015. Swimming skills delivered locally Ben Stillborn Have you considered joining to ensure we assist all Junior Squad one-two nights the Piopio Swimming Club? swimmers to achieve their per week. goals while having fun, gaining Our new program caters for We hope to start at Piopio pool life- long friendships and Learn to Swim, competitive, mid November, squad training learning positive skills through masters and recreational and Club nights until the end an athletic program based on swimmers. of the school year, breaking for quality, team work, dedication the Christmas holidays and Although we are a competitive and effort. starting up again when school swim club, winning isn’t our We also have a very does, through to April. number one priority. Our supportive adult education overriding aim is 2015 we kick off the first week program for those who are back at school with our Learn interested in becoming Swim to Swim program three nights Te Nehenehenui Tribal Festival Teachers and Coaches. We are a week for approx. 12 lessons. The inaugural Te showcase māori seeking a further 2 Swim This may be something you or Nehenehenui Tribal performing arts with a Teachers for the coming your child would like to be Festival Kapa Haka is distinct Maniapoto season. involved in. coming to Piopio in flavour. 2014/2015 Season is Lee Alcock September. This festival It is intended that the scheduled to start early will feature groups from October with Pre Season President Piopio Swimming festival will be an annual Club primary school through event which will support Training at Te Kuiti Pool for to seniors and will our top end Learn to Swim/ 07 8778 738, the retention of te reo [email protected] om māori, waiata Transitional squad level and tāwhito, karanga and whaikōrero.

It’s happening on Saturday 6th September at the Piopio Memorial Hall and everyone is welcome.

Enquiries to: 021 1357979

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Deserving member awarded

Squash Club, Piopio/Aria Golf 2000. encouraged his employees to Club, Piopio Rugby Club, After loosing our Executive join the PPVFB, and has had up Service Piopio Tennis Club, KC Hunt Officers, Mark was the obvious to 6 PTL staff members on the Club, Piopio Collie Club, KC choice to lead the Brigade, and Brigade at one time. Always award Rugby, Aria Sports Day, NZ stepped up to the role of Chief paying staff when away on Fire Shears, and IHC. Fire Officer again in 2003. Mark Calls, and with so many at Mark was also a founding served as CFO from 2003 - times, a huge drain on the Recently Mark Bentham was member of the Piopio 2009. In 2009, Mark stepped business. It can be said that nominated for a Community Community & District down from the role of CFO to over the years, if it was not for Service Award on behalf of the Charitable Trust. The trust was Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Mark Bentham and Progress Piopio Volunteer Fire Brigade. formed on the 6th May 1996 resigning in March this year. He Transport, the Piopio Volunteer Chief Fire Officer Darren utilizing the funds from the sale now hold the rank of Station Fire Brigade would have really Cathie, submitted the following of the Piopio Veterinary Officer. Mark has given me struggled. outlining a bit of history on Associations business. Mark is great support over the last 5 Marks outstanding service to still a trustee, and served as years in my role as Chief Fire I can not think of a more this community. Chairman for a number of Officer, and his dedication and deserving recipient of this years. Each year, the Trustees commitment to the Piopio Community Service Award, and Mark was born on the 29th receive applications for funding Volunteer Fire Brigade is we are pleased Marks August 1960. His family moved for education and community second to none. A muster nomination was successful. to Piopio in 1963, and Progress support of up to $90,000 . While attendance rate of 97.12% over Transport Ltd. (PTL) was the Trust are unable to meet all his service of 31 years and 8 Darren established. Mark was schooled the needs of the community in months, and attendance at Cathie CFO locally, and in 1978 joined PTL making grants, the Trustees thousands of emergency call Piopio as a driver. After only a year have paid out an average of outs all hours of the day and Volunteer driving, he joined the office around $25,000 per year to night, helping numerous Fire Brigade staff as a dispatcher and to numerous clubs, community members of our community, learn the ins and outs of the groups, and individuals, with a and people passing through business. In 1988 Mark bought total of over$300,000 to date. in their time of need, is a Piopio District out his father Terry's interest in Mark joined the Piopio credit to him. When the siren Museum PTL, and became a partner. Volunteer Fire Brigade on the sounds, Mark has dropped We have many early items in Some years later, Mark and 15th September 1982. He was what he was doing to help our collection but one im- wife Donna, bought out 22 years old. He quickly rose up others. This would not be remaining partners to become portant piece is missing. A through the ranks, and served possible without the full domestic cream separator - outright owners of Progress as Third Officer from 1984 - support of his family - wife handle to wind, two spouts Transport. PTL has been a 1985. In 1985, Mark was Donna, and their son Patrick. major employer of the town, appointed Chief Fire Officer of Mark received a Gold Star for cream and “skim dick”, a employing up to 35 staff at any the Piopio Brigade, and at only Award for 25 years service, and bowl for the milk and an iron one time, including drivers, 25 years old, was one of the was made a Life Honorary stand. yard workers, office staff, and youngest Chief Fire Officers in Member of the Piopio We all had our own on the casual wash boys. Mark has the country. Mark served as Volunteer Fire Brigade in 2007. farm but which tomo ours always been a fair and CFO for 10 years from 1985 - Over the last couple of years, dedicated employer, and has 1995 before stepping down to Mark has also been a key player finished up in, god only always encouraged up skilling let someone else have a go. In in the fundraising of $140,000 knows. of drivers. 1995, Mark played a major role for the Brigade to purchase a Mark has always been very If you have one the museum in the Brigade raising $50, 000 second Emergency Response could have – need not be community minded, and with to purchase our first set of Vehicle, and for the extension/ working as long as it looks his business has supported a "Jaws Of Life" rescue up-grade of our Fire Station the part, please get in touch. huge variety of schools and equipment. This was a huge which was opened on the 3rd organisations through free effort for our small brigade as August last year. Again, the NZ cartage of stock and materials, Further news. We now have the NZ Fire Service does not Fire Service not funding for four new trustees that are cash or prize donations, and use fund all of our equipment, but those types of things. The main of trucks for gala's, sports days, most welcome as they are with the help of the Piopio purpose of the second ERV is younger than us Museum and xmas parades. eg. Piopio Lions Club, we were able to for the safe transportation of Primary PTA, Piopio College pieces – apologies to our carry rescue equipment that personnel, and to respond to PTA, Aria School, Mokau has saved numerous lives. the ever increasing number of long serving trustee, John School, Wharerino School, In the late '90s, Mark also medical calls we are receiving, Broderick! Pukenui School, Piopio played a key part in the while keeping our Fire Truck New signage at the museum Playcentre, Kohanga Reo, purchasing of land, and the available to respond to other Piopio Rec Centre, All Saints entrance is a project in building of the existing Fire emergencies. Church, Local Hall Committees Station on Ruru Street which Again, as a major employer of hand. (Mairoa, Waitangaru, Mahoenui was opened on the 22nd July the town, Mark has always John Petre 8778293 etc.). Sporting Clubs - Aria

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Growing sport with top performances

The King Country Hunt completed A growing membership base this year hard another successful season recently of 50 adults and about 10 juniors working with the closing hunt being followed augers well for the future. Master Of The up by the annual dinner recently at the A prizegiving was held at the dinner to Hunt. Night Owl. celebrate horse and rider The scheduled card of 35 hunts achievements through the season. Our starting on 5 April and going through Trophy for Most Improved Huntsman Shane to 19 July on twice a week basis was Junior Neill is always on the lookout for interrupted by only 3 cancellations due hound tucker so if anyone has injured Dylan Hughes on to wet weather so a good time was cattle or old horses they would like to had by all. The 20 plus hounds that we Best Performing Junior move on give him a ring at use to lead the way in this adrenaline Zane Neill on D T King Country Hunt Inc filled horse sport are putting their feet 8788793 Best Performing New Horse up now for the rest of the year before it all starts again next year. Raewyn Parkes on Gypsy And Bella As are the faithful horses except their Best Performing Horse rest times will likely be shorter as they Jack Valois on Shiloh. take part in a variety of summer pursuits like farm riding, trekking, President Joy Hurley presented the eventing or whatever else takes their Scott Trophy for the most valuable contribution to owners fancy. Robbie Matthews who is our very

council news With the are moving to improve compliance growth in tourism, and the general by contacting businesses that have develop a strategy and model that is financial challenges of operating a non-complying signs, outlining the sustainable for NZ communities in the business, roadside advertising relevant provisions of the District Plan, long term. and, requiring removal, or resource hoardings have become a common Our Chief Executive, Chris Ryan, has sight. consent application, seeking approval been appointed to this 13 person for the sign/s to remain. As owners of The Councils District Plan allows this working group. This is great the State Highway system, the NZ signage as a ‘discretionary activity’, recognition of Chris’ ability, and Transport Agency will also be involved and as such they can only be erected if as an affected party. reflects the results he has achieved for resource consent is first obtained from and it’s Waitomo District Council. Local Government bodies ( such as ratepayers. Waitomo District Council) reliance on An assessment has shown that a large Hopefully, most of your roads have ratepayer funding is coming under number of the current roadside increasing challenge as a result of now been attended to, and I know hoardings are not consented, and some are now in the best condition rapid changes in economics, and, therefore contravene the District Plan, they’ve been in for some time. If not, population numbers and structure. and, that most of these non- please contact Council and lodge a Consequently, Local Government NZ complying signs are located adjacent Service Request, or contact me. has appointed a Funding Review to the State Highway network in the working group to explore funding Phil Brodie Rural Ward rural zone. options and alternatives, review Councillor Waitomo District Council Lack of enforcement of District Plan funding mechanisms that are Ph: 8778033 conditions is a major concern, so we appropriate in a NZ context, and

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HOUSIE

An enthusiastic group notices Do you have meet to play Housie. quality 1.00pm each unwanted toys? Thursday If so the Aria Toy Library is at the Senior in need of them. Citizens’ Rooms Toys will be sorted for library hireage or for selling You are welcome to join on as part of our us for fun, laughter and fundraising. serious involvement in trying to be the winner!! Toy donations can be Come and have some fun, dropped off at the library along with an exchange of Wanted any Thursday morning news and views. during the School term Piopio College students need Come and have some fun, between 9.30 -11.30am. any unwanted leftover paints, along with an exchange of for outdoor and indoor use. contact Karen news and views. Please contact: on 07 877 8945 Aneeka Oram Piopio College Thank you to those who Piopio Districts 18 Aria Road, Piopio have already donated Charitable Trust EM: [email protected] towards our Library. The objective of the Trust is to help organizations and SENIOR individuals carry on CITIZENS charitable, cultural, philanthropic and Don’t wait for us to come to you! We welcome everyone recreational work which is to join. of benefit to the people of We have monthly meetings Piopio and the districts of at our Senior Citizens’ Mairoa, Mangaotaki, Rooms and generally have Mahoenui, Aria, Mokauiti, an outing during each Mapiu, Kopaki, month. , Oparure, Beryl Rangitoto, Mokau and . (Te Kuiti (07) 877 8353 Borough is not included) grant closes 31st August 2014 Download from www.piopio.net.nz/ community news or Collect from PTL , Atkinson vets vikki watson

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COMMUNITY contacts

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Piopio & Districts Museum John Petre (07) 877 8293 COMMUNITY SERVICES Key available at Piopio Superette Piopio Lions Club Piopio POP (Tui Park) Noel Verry (07) 8778582 SPORTS & RECREATION Snow Nicol (07) 877 8177 Gavin Todd (07) 877 7700 or Key for toilet available from the Ken Perry (07) 877 8035 Aria Squash Club Cloverleaf Tearooms or Snow Nicol Piopio Memorial Hall Terry Alcock (07) 877 6670 Vikki Watson (07) 877 8289 Badminton Club BAR & RESTAURANT Tracey Neal (07) 877 8009 Michelle O’Reilly (07) 877 8085 Aria Cosmopolitan Club Crockery/Cutlery/Glass Hire) Light Horse Club (07) 877 7812 Piopio/Paearuhe Retirement Village Amanda Maclachlan(07) 878 7182 Piopio Cosmopolitan Club Noel Verry (07) 8778582 Maree Bradcock (07) 877 8734 (07) 877 8204 Jenny Brodie (07) 8778033 Line Dancing Club

Opportunity Shop/Mustard Seed Linda Oliver (07) 877 8313 CHILDREN & YOUTH Colleen Strahan (07) 878 7918 Piopio-Aria Golf Club Seniors’ Exercise Classes ACTIVITIES June O’Donoghue (07) 877 8492 Helen Verry (07) 877 8582 Preschool Children Senior Citizens Organisation Tracey Mulligan (07) 877 8582 Piopio Bowling Club Aria Playcentre Beryl Huia (07) 877 8353 Natasha Richardson (07) 8777859 Shirley Bardsley (07) 877 8725 Jill Rattenbury (07) 877 8016 Aria Toy Library Bookings: Peg Higgs 8778610 Piopio Domain Board Librarian: Lisa Lyford (07) 877 8186 Waitanguru Rural Women Kate Carter (07) 877 8146 Mainly Music Wendy Coup Em: [email protected]. Piopio Rugby Football Club Hannah White (07) 8778084 HEALTH President: Dave Tapara 02040229453 Piopio Playcentre Big Sky Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Secretary: Joy Jefferies (07) 8778875 Nicole Johansen (07) 8778189 Erin Barclay (07) 877 7842 or 027 8879785 Treasurer: Louise Taitoko 027 862 6010 email [email protected] Piopio Swimming Club COMMUNITY SERVICES Cancer Society Pres: Ester Bijenhof-Marshall (07) 8778952 Craft Group Kaye Nelson (07) 877 7840 Rita Verry (07) 877 8584 Helen Verry (07) 877 8582 Sec: Karina Pulman (07) 877 8844 Housie Afternoon (Thursdays) Ear Health Pony Club Ginny Opie (07) 877 6818 Shirley Milner (07) 877 8725 Anna Nelson (07) 877 7744 King Country Chiropractic Heather Pease (07) 877 8144 Marriage Celebrants Dr Scott Mouatt Te Kuiti Tramping Club Rose Young (07) 877 8029 (07) 873 7376 Mob: 027 3301 339 Jenny Brodie Ph (07)877 8033. Ellie Voyce (07) 877 8148 email: [email protected] Tennis Club Piopio College Community Library Recreation Centre Reon Verry (07) 878 8678 18 Aria Road, Piopio Kimberley Cody The King Country Hunt Liz Jones (07) 877 8173 Ext 220 Evenings: 8778700 Master: Robbie Matthews (07) 8731898 Piopio Garden Circle Cheryl Austin (07) 877 8771 Mobile 027 2101860 Trail Bikes [email protected] Ian Murray (07) 877 8054 Waitomo Ski Club Ian Kerr (07) 878 7661 Waitomo Aero Club Pete Voyce (07) 877 8254 John Carter (07) 877 8290 Walking Group Jennifer Kearns (07) 877 8836

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