Vol.22 No. 22 November 17, 2011 Published every Thursday Fortnight Phone and Fax 761-7016 A/H 761-8206 for Advertising and Editorial email: [email protected] ISSN 1171-0624 Inside... Seeking a level playing field “Sharing God’s love involves sharing the resources which He intended fairly”, she explained. “Protecting the poor and vulnerable” was especially important. Near the end of her address she urged that voters ensure that the candidates – especially the Opunake High successful one, carry out what School’s top students they have promised. “Don’t page 5. forget to hold the candidates to account”, she concluded. In his address Andrew Little of the Labour Party gave many examples of where the more vulnerable were not taken care of sufficiently. “Growing social inequality” had been festering for “thirty years”. This trend was trace- Andrew Little of the Labour Party. able back to “market poli- cies”. By this he presumably Jonathan Young MP representing the National Party. Dealing with trauma means the Lange/Douglas page 9. New Plymouth candidates Lisa outlined the guiding government of the 1980s and ernment which continued the of this ilk, “For the those in in the forthcoming election principles of Caritas. the following National Gov- process into the early 1990s. poverty there is far less addressed how to make a Although ‘freedom’ is touted as fairer society at a public meet- the reason for so many policies Continued page 2 ing on November 9. Organised by Caritas and COASTAL hosted by Lisa Beech of the organisation, the idea of the MACHINERY SALES meeting was based on a document ‘On A level Playing REPRESENTATIVE Field – Fair Play and the Four Flat Whites - we PETER review an excellent Roger Common Good’. Hall play still running at The well-attended meeting LAURENCE Inglewood. Back page. held at St Joseph’s Hall heard from three candidates for the PHONE New Plymouth electorate. They included sitting MP 027 2477 677 Jonathan Young, Labour’s OR Andrew Little and the Green Party’s Geoffrey Steedman. 06 757 5582 Each candidate was allowed FOR ALL YOUR to speak for a maximum of 20 MACHINERY ENQUIRIES minutes after an address by Lisa Beech. At the end of the The face of ACT in New speeches, the audience was 146 GILL ST, Plymouth, page 7. invited to ask questions of the NEW PLYMOUTH See our election profiles political candidates. FARM MACHINERY CENTRE PH (06) 757 5582 starting page 10. Geoffrey Steedman of the Green Party. 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Telephone and Fax: (06) 761-7016 a/h ph: (06) 761-8206 was that of the Pike River Mine e-mail: [email protected] tragedy, which he had He felt the risk to the a more equitable society”. (“You’re wrong”, somebody environment and the need to Jonathan Young started by interjected) c involvement with in his capacity Editor/Advertising: Bernice M Kellar as a union leader. He felt the help the unemployed into work commended Lisa Beech for her Mr Young didn’t feel that Production/Advertising/Office: Carol Marshall rights of miners to optimal safety could be combined by the address. “Lisa, your heart and more taxes were the answer. Journalists Kathryn Stanley Green’s aim to create thousands soul comes through”. “We don’t need more taxes we c was compromised by the Rolland M Kellar downgrading of the inspecting of “Green jobs”. He felt such My Young upheld the need to need more taxpayers”, he of mines. He referred to “the areas for positive exploitation care for the more vulnerable - asserted. Delivery: Thursday, fortnightly badly run mines inspectorate”. could include wind farms. He “Building a caring society is a felt there was technology here, commitment we all believe in”, During question time a range Published by Bernice McKellar. Registered as a newspaper. And concluded, “This is the Members of the Community Newspapers Association of product of deregulation”. which could be profitably he said. of issues were raised including New Zealand. He mentioned the disparity exported to other countries. He felt part of the solution to the gender wage gap, and asset Another potential for jobs was helping such people was to sales. Mr Little and Mr The Opunake and Coastal News between the well paid and the poorly paid. The average wage to extend the insulation of homes create more jobs through Steedman were adamently is distributed free to every home even more than was currently encouraging investment. “We opposed to asset sales (It was and business within the rural area was currently around $50,000, bounded in the north by the New yet the median wage was only carried out. This would have the need people to invest in pointed out that 68% of voters Plymouth city border, extending $39,000. “The disparity is side benefit of saving financial industry” which will lead to were opposed), while Mr east to Egmont Village, and around getting bigger”, he warned. He output on medical care because more jobs”, he explained. Young felt the proceeds of asset to the edge of Stratford, south to felt this trend was not helped by “with warmer, healthier homes, However, he quoted Abraham sales could be used to help the the Hawera city border and inland union officials being there is less money needed for Lincoln that the process of vulnerable - partly through an to Kaponga and through Eltham. discouraged from visiting work health care”. encouraging fairness and should investment in education. places. “You bring the union He also agreed with Mr Little here pal, and you’ll be out of a that the Minimum Wage should 68 year old charge - will it stick be lifted. “No one can survive There’s been a bit of light Next issue of Opunake & Coastal News job”, was the prevailing attitude when he started drinking at the of many employers he claimed. on the current Minimum Wage”, hearted riposte to the story in the pub the drinking age was 21. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 My Little spoke passionately he suggested. He pointed out last issue of the Opunake & “Apparently the local Deadline for adverts and editorial, against the new 90-day rule when families have insufficient Coastal News on the Rahotu constable is after him,” was one Friday, November 25. where new employees can be money and resources, “It is the Tavern, specifically about Mick quip referring to the Opunake sacked without being given a children who suffer most”. Guthrie who we reported had Police pursuing the historic Opunake & Coastal News reason or having any means of The cleaning up of polluted been drinking at the pub for 68 underage drinking offence. redress. He also felt the rivers and the protection of the years. Mick is 83. Back in 1949 We hope it was in jest! is proudly printed by Minimum Wage was too low. others is crucial. “We will all APN Print - Wanganui Geoff Steedman, the Green benefit from this, including farmers”, he said. Old rugby photos Phone 0800 111 500 www.apnprint.co.nz Party candidate also bemoaned In the last issue of the He also supported Labour’s those photos were put in and not the disparity between the poor Opunake & Coastal News we and better off. idea of a Capital Gains tax to others. published two old photos of He was also concerned about ensure a fairer taxation system. He wanted it explained that disrespect for the environment. “A Capital Gains Tax is rugby teams taken in 1976. there was a lot of old Opunake The photos were brought into News’ and Taranaki Sports BBC (Bible Believers Corner) the Opunake & Coastal News Heralds and these were chosen by Jim Munro and came from at random. the late Des Smith’s estate. 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[email protected] www.messagechurch.com OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 NEWS 3 Great entertainment Anne Montgomery is without a doubt a consummate 152 SOUTH ROAD, HAWERA entertainer and did not disappoint the big crowd who turned out to see her perform at the Opunake Town Hall on Sunday. The singer who trained under Dame Sister Mary Leo and was also a regular in the popular television show ‘That’s Country’ earlier in her career, delivered a polished and professional SAME DAY SERVICE FOR ALL performance. Sometimes she • Computer repairs accompanied herself on guitar, at other times she was backed by • Virus Removal the Opunake Country Music • Laptop Sales band. Anne embraced a diverse • Computer Sales repertoire. Warm and engaging and with • Printer Sales a sense of humour, Anne quickly Over 30 years experience between us. developed a rapport with the We keep Taranaki on line. 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An original song written Opunake Four Square for her by Scott Finnie, it describes her Of the band who performed travelling to Australia as a young 20 year old. competently, plaudits must It also seemed a popular choice with the especially go to Russel audience. During her rendition of Maggie - a Sutherland on the amplified COOKED tribute to her fiddler father - you could have blues harp - or harmonica, his heard a pin drop. presence a wistful and effective CHICKENS It was country music at its best. addition adding poignancy to I particularly enjoyed it also though when many of the numbers. Delicious Tegal Original Roast she later strayed into other territory with songs Of the other regular country Don’t miss out! Pre-order Ph (06) 761-8686 like the tenderly delivered Bee Gees hit Words. music performers Alice Coombe to avoid disappointment. I especially liked The Rest of My Life, a did a memorable rendition of lovely ballad sung with feeling to great effect. ‘There Goes My Heart’ and Also Dream Lover and Help Me Make It Jenny James poured her heart Through the Night. into a powerful performance of Country rock singer Abby, who opened the ‘Amazing Grace’. show, was a confident performer, the maturity Bryan Vickery from Hawera’s of her voice belying her age, just 15. She sang Coast radio station was an a number of cover versions and, in her tribute entertaining compere who to the young country rock singer towards the cleverly tied the whole show OPEN 7 DAYS end of the show, Anne predicted “a long career” together. 59 TASMAN ST, OPUNAKE for her. 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Board of Trustees Soccer OAFC Trophy -Vic- chairperson Julie Morgan tory Peebles 027 236 7129 or (06) 763-8777 a/h challenged the school Most Improved Girl in Soc- community with the cer The Roach Cup -Krystal responsibility to encourage Meehan Introducing our young people to compete Scoring 202 runs not out Theresa Coates and excel in their chosen Cricket Award - Jared Waite Theresa is a specialist in booking paths. travel to the Philippines and other The passing of Kaumatua Cultural awards George Tito and Year 12 stu- Opunake High School Prize Asian Countries. dent David Mercer was ac- Senior Literature Sophie Ph (06) 758 6119 New Plymouth knowledged by Principal Andersen-Gardiner FREEPHONE 0800 730 830 Maria Potter. Christine CPS Trophy Sen- Maria said that in her first ior Public Speaking Brock email: [email protected] full year as principal there Wilson have been many highlights Joy Williamson Cup and that she was proud to Music Hinepounamu celebrate the successes across Rongonui the full range of school Te Haumoana Trophy activities. It was a tribute to Kapa Haka Leadership students staff and the Moana Hohaia/Travis Bennett community that Opunake Talia Maree Patene Fe- High School is at the top of so male Leadership Hours: 9am till 5.30pm Mon-Fri & Sat 10am till 1.00pm many fields - achieving a Hinepounamu Rongonui and stature far in excess of its Memorial Trophy of Te actual size. She and thanked Tomas Arlidge (Dux) and Hinepounamu Rongonui Haumoana Southern the school community for their (Runner up Dux). Murray-Bishop encouragement, and support Osborne Athletics Championship Pei Te Hurinui Jones Tro- throughout the year . Don Harvey History Award Awards phy Manu Kurero Speech Head Girl Rebecca Heemi Top Year 12 Student in History: Pennington Cup Senior Girls Hinepounamu Rongonui recounted the highlights of her Elyssabeth Eiffe - Victory Peebles (Senior Maori) years at the school, including Top in Year 12 Art: Elise Clement Cup Senior Boys - Competition some misadventures in Year Kendall Troy Whitehead Kui Pikitia Tito Trophy 10 at Topec, Year 11 dangers, Top in Year 12 Engineering: Cross Country Champion- Manu Kurero Speech [email protected] Samoan boys and Tsunamis, Nathan Hickey ship Awards Sidney Tioko as well as the pride she had Sue Spindler Award Runner- Jarman Cup Senior Girls (Intermediate Maori) felt being Head Girl in 2011. Up in Year 12 Subjects: Ethan Rebecca Heemi Competition Rebecca thanked teachers Bloemen Old Pupils Assn Cup Senior Te Whiwhia Trophy friends and family for their Sue Spindler Cup & Award Boys - Brock Wilson Manu Korero Speech support and dedicated her suc- for Excellence in Year 12 Sub- Opunake High School Cup Christine Waitere cesses to her parents Leigh and jects: Breanna Morgan Intermediate Boys -Thomas (Senior English) Sam - thanking them for their Bell Competition love and support. Year 13 Academic Awards Swimming Championship Troy Whitehead the Head OHS Prize - Top Year 13 Stu- Awards Egmont Community Arts Boy likened his years at the dent in Graphics: Troy White- Alex Harvey Cup Senior Council Awards school to a bacon and egg pie; head Girls Rebecca Heemi Egmont Community Arts you need to start off with a OHS Prize - Teachers Prize Cassie Cup Senior Boys - Council Cultural Arts Award good base, Year 9 and 10 for Graphics: Temple Eiffe Brock Wilson Hinepounamu Rongonui getting to know teachers the OHS Award: Top in Year 13 Sulzberger Cup Intermediate Egmont Community Arts school and your mates. Mathematics: Tomas Arlidge Girls - Sophie Cooksley Council Visual Arts Cup Year 11 provided the bacon OHS Award: Top in Year 13 Hinepounamu Rongonui and toughening up. Year 12 English: Brock Wilson Special sports awards Egmont Community Arts led to added protein (egg) and OHS Cup - Top Year 13 Stu- AFA Hockey Trophy All Council Musical Arts Award growth in body, heart and dent in Home Economics: Round Contribution to Girls Nathan Hickey spirit. Finally, to top it off with Grace Sarsfield Hockey - Sara Abplanalp Egmont Community Arts a beautiful pastry topping - Top in Year 13 Art: Cook Cup Most Improved Council Arts and Culture Su- Year 13. Highlights included Hinepounamu Rongonui Boys Hockey Player – Troy preme Award Hinepounamu being Head Boy, the Hillary Babu Cup - Top Year 13 Stu- Whitehead Rongonui Challenge and the people who dent in Science: Tomas Arlidge Clive Burkitt Trophy (pre- helped make the pastry so Kuriger Cup - For Diligence sented to OHS by Pihama Special awards good - the students, teachers, in Agriculture: Lydia Corrigan Hockey Club) Special Award for Dedica- as well as the pride and suc- Natcoll Design Technology Outstanding Commitment to tion & Loyalty to Opunake cesses which made him proud Award Most Industrious Dig- Boys Hockey - Jordan Hooper High School: Joshua Vincent to be an Opunake High School ital Technology Student: B & D Tippett Cup student. Troy also thanked his Laura Aitken Achievement Cup for OHS Continued page 16. parents Andy and Debbie for Top Student Year 13 Engi- Boys Hockey - Brock Wilson their love and support and neering: Tomas Arlidge Tamatea Cup Most Distin- CONSTRUCTION dedicated his accomplish- guished Netballer - Rebecca FORKLIFT ments to them. Sports awards Heemi EQUIPMENT Young Cup Captain Girls Calvert Trophy Most Valu- RENTAL Year 11 Academic Awards Hockey - Sara Abplanalp able Boy Basketballer -Shea Top Student in Year 11 Woolford Cup Captain Boys Bentley Visual Art: Allette Ockhuysen Hockey - Tomas Arlidge Te Kiri Primary School Tro- SERVICE Top Student in Year 11 En- Lynne Morgan Memorial phy Most Valuable Girl . SERVICE gineering: Jordan Hooper Trophy Captain Girls Basket- Basketballer - Sinaed Horo PARTS .SERVICE LA Alexander Trust Award ball - Marama Hohaia and DeBique Trophy Best De- . PARTS for Attainment in Agriculture: Breanna Morgan fensive Boy Basketballer - .SALES . 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WOFs & SERVICING Opunake * Grease & oil Hello all Ric here. Things * Tune ups have been ticking over nicely * Exhaust systems on the coast for the last 6 weeks * Brake & clutch repairs for myself. I have played a * Cambelts replaced round of golf, but didn’t score GET YOUR CARS TUNED that well, however, had good company to keep my mind off & SERVICED that. I have also been intro- by the team at duced to the cricket club at Pihama and finally got out of Constable Ricky Tito Constable Mark Jorgensen Constable Nigel Dey single figures last weekend, OPUNAKE AUTO REPAIRS which makes for a change. is no longer with us, so please should remind people that you again so any information in Ph (06) 761-8161 • DOMETT ST, OPUNAKE On a more serious note we slow down and think about need to lock your vehicles eve- relation to this please come have had a number of incidents what you are doing. Be aware rywhere you go or these little and speak to us; remember it involving motor vehicles. of the consequences of your buggers will go through them is confidential. Things to look One incident being that we actions and about the job the and take whatever is of value. out for are suspicious vehicles Leatherby caught two locals racing on poor local cop has to go and On the last low tide we hanging around or parked up, SH45 travelling at 186km/hr; do. caught 4 people with under and people walking over prop- Builders the judge wasn’t happy and just There has being a number of size or over the daily limit of erties that usually don’t. An- ~ No job too big or small~ about jailed these two. boy racers around town as of päua. Two of these are going other telltale sign is the tomato • New Homes/Renovations The second being a vehicle late. 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If you need a measurer • Free quotes 57b Anglers Ave, Warea The worst part off my job is having to come back to the sta- unlocked vehicles entered we have a few left at the sta- That’s all for this week so tion, polish my boots, put my around town so anyone with tion - call in a get one. keep well, score good and stay police cap on and tell family any information please come Just a reminder that dope out of trouble. SHOE & BOOT members that their loved one forward and speak up. This growing season is upon us Constable Ric Tito SALES Also Eltham SHOE, BAG & LEATHER REPAIRS Hi People, A 25 year old male was ap- by SCARPAS David Deacon Been another steady period prehended for driving with for the Eltham Policing area excess breath alcohol on 244 Broadway with some good apprehen- Conway Road and is currently Stratford School sandals available $65 sions. before the courts. 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He Man: What’s the problem officer? 027 257 5299 general, so have a good time, was intoxicated at the time and Cop: You were going at least 75 in a 55 zone. Mechanical but keep safe. now faces a raft of charges Man: No sir, I was going 65. [email protected] Repairs A 22 year old male was ar- whilst currently in prison. Wife: Oh Harry. You were going 80. rested and charged with ‘male A 34 year Wellington male (Man gives his wife a dirty look.) assaults female’ after a domes- was located on Cornwall Cop: I’m also going to give you a ticket for your broken tail tic violence incident in Street Eltham and arrested on light. Eltham. a failing to do community Man: Broken tail light? I didn’t know about a broken tail light! Police attended a tractor roll service warrant. He was also Wife: Oh Harry, you’ve known about that tail light for weeks. WANT TO over on Frazer Road where the remanded in custody. (Man gives his wife a dirty look.) driver was lucky to escape Cop: I’m also going to give you a ticket for not wearing your ADVERTISE? with minor injuries. There was a burglary at a seat belt. PHONE/FAX Another domestic violence Rawhitiroa Road property Man: Oh, I just took it off when you were walking up to the incident was attended on where a chainsaw, tools and car. (06) 761-7016 Collingwood Street where a large amount of diesel was Wife: Oh Harry, you never wear your seat belt. knife and several people were taken. Enquiries are continu- Man: Shut your mouth, woman! Cop: Ma’am, does your husband always talk to you this way? involved. ing and, if anyone has any in- Wife: No, only when he’s drunk. formation, please contact Eltham or Stratford Police. Take care, Const. David Lindsay and Const. Accident & Medical Clinic Andrew Russ, Eltham Manaia Women’s Institute Report Clinic hours 8am-8pm At the October meeting of Shrub: 1st Ann Chisnall, 2nd Marion Smith, 3rd Bep Knorth. No appointment needed the Manaia WI Phyllis Daphne Ashley, 3rd May The November meeting was 24 hr urgent medical care Malcolm gave an excellent Mulholland. held during the Rhododendron X-ray demonstration of floral art. Bloom: 1st Ann Chisnall, 2nd Festival so members and hus- She used green as the domi- Marion Smith, 3rd = Daphne bands visited a number of gar- Pharmacy nant colour. Ashley and Dianne Wineera. dens and had lunch at Head- May Mulholland won the Vegetable/fruit: 1st Ann lands in Opunake. After lunch OPEN EVERY DAY Wandering Coin and the Mary Chisnall, 2nd Daphne Ashley, art work at Sandfords Event Hutton Trophy was presented 3rd Dianne Wineera. Centre was admired and a visit Richmond Centre by Joy Brogden. TV Slippers: 1st Nolene to the Otakeho Church com- 8 Egmont St New Plymouth Ph(06) 759 8915 Graham, 2nd Daphne Ashley, pleted a very enjoyable day. Spring Competition Re- 3rd Ann Chisnall. ACC and RNZCGP Accredited sults: Loaf: 1st Meg Kelly, 2nd Publicity Officer OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 NEWS 7 Government spending the problem On November 2 Don sitting National Party New Plymouth”, Mr Moratti Nicolson, who is ranked number incumbent. The local ACT conceded. 3 on ACT’s List, spoke at the leadership were under the The two speakers covered a Baptist Church Hall in New distinct impression that a deal wide range of issues in front of a Plymouth. He is also standing as had been done whereby, in return good-sized audience. Here is a a candidate in the Clutha for Mr Moratti not standing, selection of what was covered. Southland electorate. Mr National would refrain from The ACT speakers pointed out Nicolson is the immediate past standing a candidate in the that their party is upholding the president of Federated Farmers Epsom electorate where John need for less beaurocracy and (2008-2011) and hails from the Banks is standing for ACT. less ‘big government’ deep south – he has a 212 hectare Kevin Moratti is ranked 13th of intervention in people’s lives and farm near Invercargill and a the 27 ranked candidates. “I sawmilling business. He is the would have liked to stand in Continued page 16 party’s spokesperson on agriculture and sustainability. FARMERS, CONTRACTORS The speakers were introduced by & SMALL BUSINESS Morris Hey, a local ACT leader. Did you know that creating a Safe and Healthy workplace is a The Coastal Singers singing at their recent dinner concert – performing with the high Also speaking on the night in standard we have become accustomed to. question was Kevin Moratti. legal requirement? There has been some Do you know what your responsibilities are under the Health controversy because Mr Moratti and Safety in Employment Act 1992? Country Touch with Coastal Singers Do you have a documented and up-to-date The Coastal Singers presented amusing ones (e.g. ‘Rugby, is standing only as a List the men alone - as well as solos candidate to prevent the splitting Health and Safety Policy/Plan? their annual dinner show on Racing and Beer’) and classic and duets. of the vote which could hinder If you would like to know more contact November 5 at the usual venue pop songs. I especially enjoyed The show got off to a rousing Jonathan Young’s chances of Francis Smith - Health and Safety Consultant – the Opunake High School start with ‘Hey Look Me Over’, Wayne Mason’s ‘Nature’ – returning to Parliament as the Ph 06 763-8645 or 027 498 6299 Hall. Choir mistress Noeleen followed by the more quietly voted the top NZ pop song of all Moir was well in control. Guest appealing ‘Wind between my time and ‘She’s A Mod’ - artists for the night were Wings’ and ‘I’ll Be there’. originally recorded by Ray Gumboot Tango, who was After the entrées were two Columbus and The Invaders. enthusiastically received with solos – one by Alan Smith with After the main course the their floor-tapping numbers. ‘Isle of Innisfree’ – the theme concert was continued by the The show was up to its song for the John Wayne film men singing ‘Steal Away’, the consistently good standard, with ‘The Quiet Man’. In her ladies singing ‘Worlds Apart’, brackets of songs interspersed introduction, Stephanie and the whole choir singing between courses, which had McKellar quipped – “Here is our ‘Memory’. been provided by caterers John Wayne – Alan Smith’. After dessert was ‘Hallelujah’, Andersons Pies & Catering of Luckily Alan sings better. ‘You Needed Me’ and the John Hawera. A solo by Barbara Waite Denver selection – such as It is hard to single out followed ‘A Change in Me, ‘Annie’s Song’ - concluded the individual songs as the quality which was well received, as was concert. was high throughout. However, the duet ‘Flying Free’ featuring A great musical evening was I particularly enjoyed Ruth Reeve and Alan Smith. had by all, as well as a delicious ‘Memories’ and ‘You Needed The Gumboot Tango sang meal with the bonus of a few me’. Dan Benn, from New several brackets. Steve amusing jokes by various Plymouth liked the final bracket Muggeridge was on double bass, members of the choir. Great featuring songs recorded by John Mike Harding on guitar, Janet value for money. Denver the best. Congratulations to everyone Muggeridge on ukulele and Don Nicolson and Kevin Moratti, who are ranked third and thirteenth on ACT’s list. Mr As well as singing as an entire Wayne Morris on drums. They involved with this entertaining Nicolson is also standing in the Clutha Southland electorate.Both men spoke at a recent well- choir, there were delightful sang a diverse selection of concert. attended meeting in New Plymouth. brackets from the ladies alone, country music songs, topical and Rolland McKellar

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We’ve improved tant we maintain momentum • 2 Pinney Drive, Eltham that was in recession long be- the tax system, reduced the by creating real and durable fore the global financial crisis. size of the bureaucracy, and in- jobs based on exporting and New Zealand had high infla- vested in modern infrastruc- trading with the rest of the Jonathan Young, tion, high interest rates, fore- ture. We’ve also boosted fund- world, rather than temporary New Plymouth MP L casts of never-ending deficits, ing for science and innovation, jobs based on borrowing and wages. Thomson O’Neil and ever-rising government made it easier to do business, government spending. So In these uncertain times, debt. Since then we have been reformed the financial sector, we’ll press ahead with our pro- New Zealanders need a steady A & Co. through three tough years – the and pursued an ambitious gramme. hand at the wheel. National global financial crisis, major trade agenda. The outlook for New Zea- has provided strong and sta- Our Opunake Office is attended by: earthquakes in our second- Our plan is working. The land is hugely positive – inter- ble government, and sound largest city, and the finance economy has now grown in est rates are low, commodity economic management – W Trevor Irwin on Tuesdays, for Family and Matrimonial things that Labour cannot de- Matters, Buying & Selling houses, Wills and general legal companies collapses. eight of the past nine quarters, prices are high, our trade with matters. Our first challenge was to and 63,000 new jobs have India and China is booming, liver. steady the ship, help New Zea- been created in the past two we’re very competitive with Y Robert England on Wednesday and Fridays, A faster-growing economy for buying and selling Houses, Farms and Businesses; landers through the recession, years. This is 20,000 more Australia, and the job market Trusts; Wills and Estates. and get our debt under control. than forecast in the May is improving. Our economic supporting more real jobs and We have achieved that, while Budget. We expect to see an- plan is about grasping these higher incomes is the only way Neal Harding on Thursday, for Residential Sales and we can provide Kiwis with se- E Purchases; Family, District, and Criminal Court matters; continuing to protect the most other 150,000 jobs created be- opportunities, so we can grow Civil and Business matters. vulnerable in society. While tween 2012 and 2016. solidly over the next three curity and the opportunity to dealing with these challenges New Zealand is better years and increase jobs and get ahead here in NZ. R 30 Tasman Street, Opunake hole, don’t sell the ladder. It’s Asset sales - a simple choice these assets which will help us Ph: 761-8823 pay off debt and pay our way in S FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS be used for. It has been to up- perannuation. Selling the assets the world. Selling our assets is grade schools, a feel good rea- means that the profits we all had selling our future and in more son, but the government already will go off shore and into pri- ways than one. does that. Building more roads vate hands and we all will be out Last election National made is another reason. The govern- of pocket. a big play of the number of kiwis ment already does that too. Another ‘yeah right’ is that the migrating to Australia. They It gets worse. Bill English has ownership will stay in New Zea- have ensured that the flow is confirmed that if this lot of sales land. Ordinary kiwis don’t have now greater than ever. Our kids go well, more assets will be put the spare cash to buy billion dol- are leaving, sadly, often saying on the block. Have no doubt that lar assets we already own. It’s “there’s nothing here”. If our Hon Rick Barker, MP the sales will go well. What off overseas with the ownership assets are sold, they will be right, The fault-line for this election overseas corporate wouldn’t for certain. And it gets worse, there will be nothing here. is National’s ‘referendum’ on want to buy a hydro dam in New we have learned that the cost of This election is about ideol- asset sales. Vote National and Zealand? With an increasingly selling will provide overseas ogy, that’s ‘the state should own they will sell state assets, vote energy-short world a carbon banks with $100 million or more nothing’, or practical thinking; Labour and they will stay in neutral, renewable hydro dam in fees. Where is the gain? owning assets helps pay our way New Zealand ownership. It’s will be a money printing press What National hasn’t ex- and means we own our future. that clear. This is the dominant of the future. plained is how we will make up So what is it going to be: New and polarizing issue of the elec- We are told that kiwi mums the lost revenue that these assets Zealand - a future we kiwis own, tion campaign. and dads will be shareholders. generate. If you don’t learn from or our future that overseas It has been a moveable feast Yeah right. Kiwi mums and history you will make the same corporates own. to gain public acceptance. Na- dads already own the dams. The mistakes. We sold assets in the Vote National for foreign tional has kept shifting the goal profits come back to us all to help past and we are no better off. ownership or vote Labour, so we posts on what the proceeds will pay for schools, health and su- Put it simply, if you are in a kiwis will own our own future. 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We are expecting the Julian Blanchard (Rangitata demands a moratorium, then ous fossil fuel extraction tech- Labour Party to follow the grow- electorate) has already stated fracking has well and truly be- niques are harmful to workers, PICKERING MOTORS ing movement against fracking publicly that fracking should not come an election issue.” local communities and the en- 11 TENNYSON ST OPUNAKE PH (06) 761-8363 when they release their environ- proceed at all. Labour MP Stuart “With a national day of action tire planet via climate change. 0800 22 11 20 Email: [email protected] mental policy. This will be a fur- Nash says the findings in rela- to demand an immediate mora- Fracking must be stopped,” con- ther nail in the coffin for fracking tion to fracking are “alarming” torium on fracking planned cludes Urs Signer. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 NEWS 9 Resolving trauma Brain imaging research has He cites as examples of TRAILERS ... indicated that unresolved people who can be affected by For all your trauma is about malfunctioning trauma as soldiers, ambulance in the brain; specifically there people and police. Such people STRUCTURAL seems to be a breakdown in who are continually exposed to STEEL communication between the left different traumatic events have & hand and right hand parts of the all these different memories. PIPEWORK brain. People who’ve fought in wars “EMDR attempts to resolve who get post traumatic stress contact this and get the brain functioning disorder or “shell shock” are Richard at properly,” says Bryan Kyle further examples - being adding “It’s relatively quick exposed to shelling compared with talking therapy immediately brings the trauma HOLLARD and more effective.” back. ENGINEERING 1979 Clinical hypnosis practitioner The best result from EMDR Bryan Kyle from Eltham has therapy is total resolution of the just returned to New Zealand trauma. ATTENTION FARMERS after undertaking further “It’s gone and they’ve moved We do puncture repairs qualifications in hypnotherapy on and learnt from it,” says (R P & E M Bartley - Proprietors) in the States as well as training Bryan. 16 Victoria Street, Kaponga in the EMDR techique in In others there’s a reduction Ph (06) 764-6686 Fax 764-6685 a/h (06) 764-6432 Australia under a criminal in the trauma, stress and anxiety psychologist who had to a level people can live with. successfully used the technique Bryan says they normally on criminals in the Victoria work on four sessions, Prison system. depending on the number of EMDR practitioners in traumatic events and memory. Australia must have psychology Clinical hypnosis practitioner Bryan Kyle now trained in The client needs to be able to training. Bryan has a BA Hons EMDR used in treating trauma. identify the trauma. “It has to 06 765 5290 and a graduate Diploma of be a specific memory or event.” Science in psychology. consultations the focus is on “The recall of memories For those who are really For ALL Your Electrical Bryan explains, in an initial resolving the trauma using coupled with the bilateral anxious or highly stressed and Needs!! consultation, clients are bilateral stimulation which stimulation reduces the trauma, they don’t know why “that’s evaluated and assessed to ensure includes visual eye movement, stress and anxiety attached to the more difficult to work with”. people can work by bilateral sound and touch and also memory”, says Bryan. For such people other Heat Pumps stimulation. Some people can’t, memory recall in an endeavour “We work with one traumatic therapies such as Eco State he says, particularly people with to get the left and right side of memory at a time till that’s Therapy is more successful. Generators dissociative disorders. the brain re-communicating in removed and then move onto More about Eco State In the second and subsequent a healthy way. the next.” Therapy next issue. Data Logging Labour will re-appoint Rural Affairs Minister AND MORE!! A Labour government will re- advocacy at Cabinet level. Ensuring funding for local dentists into rural and provincial appoint a Minister for Rural Af- Labour will re-instate that voice.” roads is not further undermined by practice; fairs to ensure rural communities Damien O’Connor said La- an excessive focus on so-called · Commit an extra $16 million again have an advocate in Cabinet, bour’s policy will also focus on Roads of National Significance; to the Sustainable Farming Fund; says Labour’s Rural Affairs key areas of infrastructure and · Restoring funding for Adult · Double-staff all one-person spokesperson Damien O’Connor. rural services, rural broadband Community Education and in- police stations. Releasing Labour’s Rural and quality rural health and edu- creasing funding over time; “Labour in government imple- Affairs policy today, Damien cation. · Requiring all school buses to mented a rural proofing policy that O’Connor said: “National Labour initiatives will include: have seatbelts, starting with those required all departments to check eliminated the portfolio, and in Ensuring remote areas that on open roads; policy proposals against a doing so wiped out a powerful will struggle to get access to fi- · Developing multi-disciplinary checklist ensuring rural Kiwis voice for rural communities all bre are given priority under the health teams to provide targeted were not excluded or disadvan- around New Zealand. Rural Broadband Initiative for healthcare for rural Kiwis; taged by changes being “Most countries with a strong access via satellite, wireless or · Extending the voluntary proposed,” Damien O’Connor rural focus understand the need for other means; bonding scheme to encourage said. “We don’t believe National PLEASE MENTION THE OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS is using this useful tool properly, WHEN REPLYING TO AN ADVERTISEMENT and rural New Zealand has been Peruvian images for Te Kiri WI the loser.” A good attendance was wel- to look at as well. Clough. comed to the October meeting Judith showed us her beauti- Homecraft: 1st Joy Collins, 2nd by our president, Sue ful table cloth and a wall hang- Kath Perrett, 3rd Sue Muggeridge. Several members ing she had bought. The wall Muggeridge. had enjoyed the 75th anniversary hanging amused me. It could be Floral: 1st Dianne Bright. EMDREMDR TaranakiTaranaki luncheon of the South Taranaki used two ways as it could be Our table of the month had a WI. A very happy day. turned round. It had a picture of beautiful hand knitted blanket. Dianne Bright had made two ladies walking. They were Shirley had knitted it in the magic some invitations to our birthday dressed in their national clothes square pattern. The pastel in March. These were passed and were walking down a road, colours were lovely and it was Introducing Bryan Kyle round to the members and (back view), and their hair was very much admired. The knit- Dianne will make the one which plaited and hanging down their ting our members do is always BA Hons, Grad Dip Sci (Psych), Adv. Dip. Clin, Hyp was picked out to be sent to backs. Judith turned them round lovely. Heather had made some members and guests from other for a front look, which she likes lovely green little elf boots. WI members. the best. We couldn’t see their Made us all think Christmas is We were so proud of our knit- faces, but it was still lovely. Their getting close. Filled with lollies EMDR intervetions & ting members who were invited hats hid their faces. One place those little boots would be a great to a special morning tea by the they visited had very crumbly gift. Opunake Plunket members - just soil and was hilly. Judith didn’t We get some wonderful ideas treatment for: great. know how the buildings stayed for Christmas gifts and we are A thank you letter was re- where they were built. Airports always asked do we want the pat- * PTSD * Anxiety ceived from Daphne Holly for were disgusting (time wise). tern. the grocery and vegetables given Sometimes they missed their Thank you to Nita Kaiser and to her when she visited our WI flights being held up in customs, Gwen Flavell for the delicious * Trauma * Natural Disasters and spoke on managing the but they had a wonderful trip afternoon tea. Yummy. Opunake Cottage Rest Home. A which we all enjoyed hearing all Our meeting, very much en- * Accidents * Grief very interesting and informative about it. Judith was thanked and joyed, especially our trip to Peru talk. given a small gift. and we didn’t get jet-lagged or • Injury * Victims of Crime Our guest speaker, Judith Competition Results: feel tired when we arrived home. Armstrong, gave us a talk on Bloom: 1st Merle Clement, 2nd Thank you Judith and my thanks their visit to Peru. Her laptop Pauline Clough, 3rd Pat Barrett. to Heather, Kath and Pat for your worked over time and her photo Shrub: 1st Merle Clement, 2nd help. Eltham Clinic: 06 764 8121 027 263 5844 album was passed around to us Judith Armstrong, 3rd Pauline Mavis West 10 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PROFILES Thursday November 17, 2011 General Election 2011

Don’t forget to vote on Saturday, November 26. Some of the candidates have supplied profiles Cattle underpasses and box culverts Alan Davidson ACT Candidate for Whanganui. for road and river crossings. which feature from I was born in Egypt. My of Works, where I was regional Farm Bridges. mother was Russian. She secretary for the P.S.A. and a page 10-13. All fabricated to Tranzit NZ Standard. spoke little English until I was national delegate. 5 years old. My father was I now own a petrol station. 110 Rifle Range Road, New Plymouth Scottish and Portuguese. I am married, with three grown Phone: (06) 7578214 I went to 11 schools, worked children. www.iclconstruction.co.nz in rough jobs, and the Ministry I strongly believe in per- sonal freedom, strong prosper- ous people, strong families, and a tolerant civil society. ACT is the only party to share my beliefs, and I am campaigning for your party vote. People increasingly see Government as the source and creator of knowledge, jobs, wealth, and wisdom. People are increasingly dependent on Government, and some make easy bad choices, and live on benefits without ever fending for themselves. Politicians love this, and John Milnes, Green Candidate for Whanganui. elections are bidding wars to buy votes. Unfortunately, Our environment provides fish are at risk or threatened successful politicians are us with the necessities of life. with extinction. rarely good at anything except The Greens approach to the This is not a legacy we want politics. economy is summed up by the to pass on to the next YOU NEED A statement “If we don’t have an generation. Government sucks 35% of out of the economy, wastes environment, we don’t have an The Greens believe that we much of it, and borrows one economy.” can create 100,000 green jobs. billion dollars a month from The New Zealand economy Some jobs will be to help clean overseas. But people are no is largely sustained by our up our waterways by funding better off: and the economy agricultural exports, so our people to work alongside STRONG economy depends on a healthy farmers to fence and plant and society are getting worse. environment. streams. All the other parties will tax The Greens Agriculture Councils must also upgrade more, spend more and borrow and Rural Affairs Policy is sewage treatment plants so more. about future-proofing our that sewage will no longer Attacks on the “rich” and economy by protecting our pollute our rivers. ACT PARTY farmers worry me. Farmers environment. Our environment is our don’t have many votes: but The Green Party would most valuable asset, and must they are the real source of our prepare for the future by not be sold to the highest bid- wealth. reducing our agricultural der. Neither should our power Only ACT has the will, the dependency on oil, agri- companies and other assets, courage and talent, to address chemicals, and imported they are returning close to 17% IN PARLIAMENT these unpopular economic and feedstock. We would also per annum, therefore will pay social issues. protect our soils and our water for themselves in 8 years – and Authorised by Garry Mallett, quality. then we’ll still have them and 809 River Road, Hamilton”. More than half of our their dividends. monitored rivers are unsafe for The Greens do understand swimming, one-third of our rural issues and will work FOR ADVERTISING lakes are unhealthy, and two- constructively to enhance our PARTY VOTE PH (06) 761-7016 thirds of our native freshwater “100% Pure” image

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53 Rimu Street, New Plymouth • www.altherm.co.nz Phone 06 758 5411 or Authorised by Garry Mallett, 809 River Road, Hamilton 0800 278 418 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PROFILES 11 tion negotiations. The seat sup- it could also be used to incor- port would then be offered to porate and the party that has the majority benefit the wider Taranaki to form the next Government. region. For example, Taranaki In return for New Plymouth could use the seat to push for been given the go ahead and a new and improved state required founding to widen the highway 3 north. Wiawhakaiho Bridge. Vote Rusty Kane Independ- Job done, Bridge sorted, ent for The New Plymouth next issue. Independent Seat. Once the seat is established, Your Seat Your Future.

Rusty Kane, Independent Candidate for New Plymouth. Jamie Dombroski, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party Sick of political party candi- the table at the post election ne- Gail Drought - Livestock Agent Candidate for New Plymouth. dates making promises they gotiations. New Plymouth can 4036 Main South Road, Opunake | Ph: 06 761 7012 | Fax: 06 761 7018 My name is Jamie versatile plant that can be har- can’t keep. offer the Government the seats Mob: 0274 509 108 | Email: [email protected] Dombroski, I am 26 years old vested for its fibre and hemp Sick of Taranaki issues being support for confidence and sup- and this is my first time run- seed oil. Hemp’s bulk fibre can left down on the list of Govt pri- ply. In return that the Govt give ning in a local election. For be utilised for building materi- orities. New Plymouth’s list of top pri- some it may be quite hard to als, clothing, paper, plastic, tex- Then vote Rusty Kane Inde- orities the go ahead. The New take someone as young as my- tiles and notably as a renew- pendent with your candidate Plymouth Independent Seat will self seriously, especially with able bio-fuel energy source. vote. be directed and advised by the the policies I am promoting, Millions of dollars a year are Because its time Taranaki electorate’s top community and but I assure you I would not currently being wasted on took charge of its own political business leaders. be doing this if I had even one fighting the marijuana indus- future. The seat being non-party If elected I will put forward ounce of doubt in my mind I try, and as much as they may aligned will work from the com- The New Plymouth Independ- was doing the right thing. claim progress has been made munity up not from Wellington ent Seat. This will give the New The Aotearoa Legalise Can- the reality is that it has not. down. The seat will be demo- Plymouth electorate their own cratically controlled by the com- nabis Party’s main policy is to Marijuana is as easy to get hold political power, voice and ve- munity and will include the in- decriminalise marijuana, of as it always has been. ALCP though we would like to see it hicle too parliament. New Ply- put of an independent council, would like to see these misdi- mouth having its own seat fully legalised and regulated made up of our own New Ply- rected tax payer dollars spent would give New Plymouth a lot by the government to help pro- mouth electorates key repre- on educating our youth away more political leverage when tect the youth from the easy sentatives, from business, coun- from drug use and to help the dealing with Government on cil health, Iwi, and social serv- access that the criminal under- ones who have trouble with local issues. The New Plymouth ices, and it will be they who will world currently provides addiction. Education not incar- electorate would no longer be decide the list of the districts top them. ceration is the best approach to reliant on political party candi- key priorities to be addressed We also would like to see a the war on drugs, for a stale- dates who are confined by their and negotiated through the seat hemp industry developed in mate is better than a loss. party’s wishes and not the elec- not Rusty Kane. New Zealand. Hemp is a very Thank you for your time. torates. New Plymouth by hav- An example on how the inde- ing its own political seat would pendent seat would work for the put the electorate’s issues first, New Plymouth and put New Plymouth in a Electorate: The electorate de- _ much stronger position politi- cides the top key issue for the cally. We can use the seat to New Plymouth electorate is to better lobby our key issues to widen the Wiawhakaiho Bridge. Government. With the power of The electorate would then put New Plymouth having their this issue at the top of the list of own electoral seat, New Ply- priorities to be negotiated mouth can put its top priority on through the seat at the post elec- SANDFORDSSANDFORDSSANDFORDS RURALRURALRURAL CARRIERSCARRIERSCARRIERS Rural & General Cartage Livestock Readymix Specialising in Cartage Concrete • Palm Kernel • Fertiliser Depots: Okato, Auroa, Depots: Hawera & Wiremu Shane Ardern, National Party Candidate for • Aggregate • Hay & Silage Bales Taranaki-King Country. Hawera & Waitara I have been honoured to and the rural sector. With Ground Spreading 4WD Trucks spreadmark certified, GPS proof of placement. represent the Taranaki-King MMP rural areas have lost Country electorate since the representation and it is by-election in 1998. I entered important that as an electorate politics because I was and I still and as a sector we ensure that am passionate about ensuring our voice remains strong and that this rural/farming that we have an MP who electorate be represented by understands the issues. someone who understands it National recognises the and would always put the important role farming and the electorate first. rural sector will play in a As a farmer with a strong Brighter Future. We intend to business investment in the help grow this part of the community and with two sons economy, not tax it heavily, or who sharemilk on the farm, I unfairly burden it with have a personal commitment regulations and destroy what is and investment in the area and the lifeblood of New Zealand. a strong desire to see it do well. My past, my present and my National has a clear plan to future belong to the commu- take New Zealand forward by nity. When I return from building a faster-growing Wellington and I see the moun- economy supporting more real tain, I know that I am home. jobs and higher incomes. 0508 726 336 or My contribution to the That’s the only way we can National Party and to provide Kiwis with security Parliament is to provide the and the opportunity to get 06 274 5852 vital link between Parliament ahead here in New Zealand. 12 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PROFILES Thursday November 17, 2011 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PROFILES 13

Jennifer Waitai-Rapana, Nga Iwi Candidate for Tariana Turia, Maori Party Candidate for Te Tai Hauauru Victoria Rogers, United Future Candidate for Hamish McDouall, Labour Candidate for Whanganui. Rick Barker, Labour Candidate for Taranaki King Country. Te Tai Hauauru Maori Seat. Maori Seat. Taranaki King Country. Nga Iwi Morehu Movement that we bring back the values A vote for the Maori Party is Maori in politics. I believe Labour makes it pointed out the issues Opunake This election is a referen- will buy our hydro dams as is a political vehicle advocat- and principles of our Tupuna, Hello. My name is Victo- party. In fact, as Minister of a vote for whanau. We are driven by the poten- harder for children to grow up has had to suffer with its water dum on asset sales. Vote Na- it will be as close as it gets to ing Love, Peace and ria Rogers, I am 38 years old, Revenue, he is the only MP to We know that the majority of tial of our people to take back in poverty. When I witness the quality, and the likely rates rise? tional and our assets will be printing money. Freedom for all people, re- Understanding. These are the married with two young sons, have reduced taxes under both our families have an amazing control of their lives, support- cuts in Early Childhood Provision of health services is sold. Vote Labour and they Selling our assets is sell- gardless tribal affiliation or very ingredients that make us and we live on an organic Labour and National govern- capacity to be; to participate ing our whanau to be the very Education it is evident that the number one local election will stay in New Zealand ing our future and in more religion. who we are and demonstrates lifestyle block with some ments. fully in society; to nurture one best they can be. Our solu- children, our greatest assets, are issue. Hawera hospital services ownership. It’s that clear. ways than one. Jennifer Waitai-Rapana is where we come from. chooks, turkeys, sheep and Some of the issues that I’m another, to be resilient no mat- tions are born in the people – not at the core of National Party are at threat. Yet the health needs National has tried to Last election National contesting the Te Tai Hauauru Past and present laws have fruit trees. passionate about are family, ter what comes their way. Our Whanau Ora; maara kai; cul- thinking. of South Taranaki are unique. sweeten the deal by saying made a big play of slowing Maori Seat for Nga Iwi. She forced Maori to compromise UnitedFuture is the voice of the environment, outdoor role is to be the most powerful tural competency in schools; This is a one-time election. If We need to have an advocate in the proceeds will upgrade the flow of Kiwis to Austra- is the mokopuna of our Values and Principles. The mainstream New ZeaIand recreation, community and advocates for whanau that we insulating low-income National wins state assets will Parliament who will be public schools, a feel good reason lia, but it’s worse now. Our Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana. only Policy is the Ratification and I am standing as the personal freedom. With regard can. homes; Community Max be sold, and ACC privatized. I about opposing DHB cuts, and and build more roads, but the kids are leaving, sadly, often Nga Iwi Morehu Move- of Te Tiriti O Waitangi that will UnitedFuture candidate for to practical policies that are This election, the Maori Party employment; broadband ex- oppose asset sales in the will lay the blame at the appro- government already does saying “there’s nothing ment was formed so Maori enable us to empower the peo- the Taranaki King Country going to make a positive is driven by three key ideas: pansion; becoming strongest terms. It is a short term priate door - the Minister of these things. here”. If our assets are sold, can stand united, to justly and ple to make electorate because I truly be- difference in the lives of the · Whanau Ora: restoring the smokefree, drug and alcohol measure that will deny future Health. Kiwi mums and dads don’t they will be right, there will rightfully enforce the Policy in accordance to their lieve that the country needs majority of New Zealanders, essence of who we are free, violence free and gam- generations dividends. This We also have a government have the billions to buy so it be nothing here. Ratification of Te Tiriti needs, without compromise. Peter Dunne and his party in I encourage you to take a look · Te Tiriti o Waitangi: face bling free. electorate needs someone to who has taken no position on will be off shore with these This election is about ide- Waitangi, but first we must A great leader, Nelson Government after this Elec- at the website our past with courage so we can If re-elected, I will continue advocate for retention of assets fracking, which potentially en- assets and so too with the rev- ology, that’s ‘the state should put our differences aside for Mandela once said, tion. Whichever major party www.unitedfuture.org.nz. The build our future together. to work to the best of my - Chester supported the Council dangers the dairy industry. Un- enue stream that helps pay for own nothing’, or practical this to come to pass. “Our deepest fear is not that wins, there needs to be an ex- party is all about fairness and · Kawanatanga: a govern- ability to ensure the needs divestment of Cold Creek and til we have clear scientific proof superannuation, education thinking; owning assets Nga Iwi Morehu, Mana and we are inadequate, our deep- perienced, strong and stabil- choice. ment that values accountability and aspirations of the people $11 million asset - but who of the safety of fracking - both and health. And we will lose helps pay our way and means the Maori Party have an est fear is that we are powerful ising element to moderate and serving the people. of Te Tai Hauauru are acted the drilling and the disposal of a $100 million to banks in we own our future. obligation and commitment beyond measure.” any excesses, and UnitedFuture is the best fit During this term the Maori upon. the waste products - I support a fees for selling our future. On Election Day your vote to set Maori free from a We need to use that power UnitedFuture will provide for me and my family and I Party has delivered $620m for Vote Tariana Turia; Maori moratorium. We cannot have There is no gain in this and will decide if we Kiwis own system that has oppressed us to overcome obstacles that stop that. Peter Dunne is the most am proud to stand for the new initiatives: that’s $2.67m Party; MMP. poisons found in our milk prod- if you are in a hole, don’t sell our future or if foreign for over 170 years. us from achieving that which successful MMP politician party. I ask you to give them per sitting day. We pride our- ucts. your ladder. corporates do and remember, Maori need to come forth is rightfully ours - freedom . ever and he is able to work your Party Vote on 26 Novem- selves on demonstrating Influ- Authorised by Tariana And lastly wages. John Key It gets worse. Bill English once assets are sold they are and take control as Tangata On the ballot sheet it will effectively with either major ber. Thank you. ence With Integrity: represent- Turia, Parliament Buildings, has stated he wants a low-wage has confirmed that if these gone. whenua to gain our Mana show ‘Nga Iwi’ – candidate for ing the independent voice of Wellington economy so we can be competi- sales go well, more assets will Vote Labour to keep our Motuhake. It is imperative Te Tai Hauauru. tive, but 100,000 people have be put on the block and they assets for the generations to left permanently for Australia. will. Overseas corporates come. By making the first $5000 of Economics, having been em- advising councillors to reject • Spreadmark certified everybody’s income tax free we ployed as a public servant and the scheme. When there is Machinery Repairs Keyway cutting & Broaching put cash into everybody’s later as a secondary school legislation available now Structural Steel Fabrication Digital Heavy Duty Lathe PLEASE MENTION teacher. Apart from being her permitting credit-lines from our Cowsheds Turret Punching, Plate Shearing • Experienced operators pocket, and by lifting the mini- THE OPUNAKE & Crane Hire & Notching mum wage to $15, Labour will party’s spokesman on Local sovereign Reserve Bank at 1% Fitting & Turning Alloy Welding Stainless & Alloy Fabrication 3.5 Ton Crane Truck • GPS Mapping for proof take the pressure of household COASTAL NEWS Government, Heather was for- or less, it is irresponsible to deny merly the Taranaki representa- ratepayers access to capital Large Bed Heavy Press budgets. WHEN REPLYING We supply bearings, steel, fasteners, chain and general of placement Authorised by Hamish tive for electoral reform and funds which would save TO AN more recently the Economics enormous amounts of interest engineering supplies. Also hydraulic hoses, fittings and crimping. McDouall, Level 1, 1 Bell St, We are a local company training local people. Wanganui ADVERTISEMENT Convenor for the New Zea- and bring rates down.” She is Email us at [email protected] ONE CALL land National Council of particularly dismayed that both WAREA ORDERING Women. In these roles she has Labour and the Greens have written and presented submis- opted for an unsustainable sions to Parliament, besides method of financing public BULK DELIVERIES making presentations to local infrastructures. New summer bodies on funding options. Asked if she intends continu- • Palm Kernel HOURS OF WORK “What is so very ing the fight for the social credit - Bulk Bins or Silos disappointing,” Heather answers to today’s exorbitant Monday 9.30-3.00pm points out, “is that the South debt problems, Heather is de- • Metal and Race Fines Tuesday 9.30-4.00pm Taranaki District Council has termined to continue influenc- voted to support Rodney ing people in positions of au- • Fertiliser & Lime Wednesday 9.30-5.30pm Hide’s proposal to establish a thority. “Fortunately” she Thursday 9.30-4.00pm Heather Marion Smith, Democrats for Social Credit Local government Funding adds, “ the job is becoming rap- • Grass & Maize Silage Friday 9.30-4.00pm Candidate for Whanganui. Agency to permit borrowing idly easier, as the global meltdown reveals the sensible at an early age” says Heather on the volatile currency • Hay Born and raised in Opunake, and socially just ideas, which “and bodysurfing is still one markets where investors are Heather is the daughter of the have been around for decades. Grooming of my favourite pursuits’. more than eager to own more • All Weather Airstrip late “Wolf” Smith, a co- It is my privilege to be part of Heather holds a degree and and more public debt. This, If you founder of the Opunake Surf what is now a world-wide on the Coast equipment post-graduate diploma in in spite of two submissions I need me Club. ‘We all became “surfies” made to the STDC strongly movement.” ring me. for calves STOCKFOOD instore Less personal tax BLENDING Less company tax now. Talk to your stockfood Less GST at 12.5 not 15% provider. Removing double tax on For Prompt and Professional Service call FBT 0800 432 866 savings your Coastal Buyer, Dex Newland. Removing GST on rates Buying Prime Beef, Cull Cows and Bulls. (06) 752-4124 Okato or (06) 761-7341 Opunake Removing secondary tax Ph Dex on 027 666 0264 LES FORSYTH 0800 537 367 email: [email protected] Authorised by A Martin, 13 Brown Rd, Warkworth 14 EGMONT MARINE FEATURE Thursday, November 17, 2011 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Egmont Marine turns 15 This month Egmont Marine situated at 143 Glover Road, Services Ltd of Hawera has one of the busiest parts of marked 15 years in business. Hawera. Owner Grant Lister is pleased Grant muses back to his with what has been achieved firm’s beginnings back in and commented, “We’re the 1996. “It was always my oldest boat shop in Taranaki”. dream to give it a crack and The well-known business is make it succeed”.

GET YOUR ENGINES SERVICED BEFORE SUMMER Hutchwilco Lif e Jackets Were $105 Staff from Egmont Marine are from left: Alan Lambourn, Paul Kuklinski, Grant Lister, Lynne Lister and Shirley Lister. NOW JUST $85 Grant was a sole operator support from”, he concedes. days of (just) screwdrivers and servicing and the fit up of new when he started out, with However, Grant admits he spanners – laptops, software boats and upgrading or Shirley running the office, but hasn’t done it all on his own. and the like are crucial”. repowering of older boats in these days he employs several Apart from his capable and “These days boat engines are the Winter,” Grant explains. staff – both full time (three) loyal staff, “There has been so refined and fuel-efficient”, There have been a number of and part time (two). Such is his awesome local support from he adds. As an Evinrude highlights along the way, but good name in the industry that our Taranaki customers”. supplier Grant is obliged to one stands out. Last year Grant his client base is well beyond There have been a few head to Australia bi-annually received the honour of being 143 GLOVER RD, HAWERA Hawera and stretches as far challenges along the way. One for extra training and to bone invited to inspect the Evinrude Ph (06) 278-7187 Mobile 027 496 1918 north as Hamilton - and of these has been the huge up on marketing knowledge factory in Milwaukee, USA. [email protected] Palmerston to the south. “It is advances in technology to and strategies. At such courses He explains he saw everything a huge area we’re drawing keep abreast of. “Gone are the he is introduced to the latest from the manufacture of 2012201220122012 BikesBikesBikesBikes forforforfor XmasXmasXmasXmas $ From From 1 DEPOSIT ON LAYBYS $ .90 $159.90 379 • Raleigh • Avanti Venture 1.0 • Scott • GT Bikes • Tarini• Mongoose Extensive range of sizes & Bella models; child-adult. COLLINS SPORTS CENTRE Tasman St. OPUNAKE Ph 761-8778 OPEN SATURDAY 9AM TO 12NOON Safety equipment and accessories. product updates, diagrams of components to the final new products and how to carry completion of the Evinrude out nautical fault-finding to an engines. “It was absolutely SERIOUS FISHING ‘Family Fun’ optimal level and pass the incredible. A totally amazing SERIOUS FISHING ‘Family Fun’ examinations. experience.” He added, “It Another challenge is had always been a dream of seasonal – winter. This is the mine to visit”. He even got a season when business can glimpse into the future of the become less than brisk. “We industry. have the time to enjoy Continued page 15

44 xx NewNew HollandHolland BalersBalers 22 xx MowerMower ConditionersConditioners 22 xx TwinTwin SatelliteSatellite WrappersWrappers SwatherSwatherSwather Available from EGMONT MARINE Plus STACKING SERVICE 143 Glover Rd, Hawera HEDGE MULCHER Ph (06) 278-7187 TRAILER WORK [email protected] Contact: Arnold & Edith (06) 764-6604 or 0274 509 731 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 EGMONT MARINE FEATURE 15 Highlights this year for Egmont Marine Continued from page 14 boats for over 20 years. by such well-known brands as “We even got to see the However, Grant offers top Hutchwilco along with prototypes” – yet to be built. value expertise in products Raymarine, who also provide Another highlight also well beyond boats themselves. such products as navigation relates to last year. The firm A major arm of his business is aids, sonar, radar, autopilots, fitted up its biggest boat, a to do with watersports. thermal imaging, satellite TV McLay design. “It was an Egmont Marine are the largest and software. eight metre trailer boat – as stockists of water sports For all your boating and big as you can get on the road equipment such as water ski water sport needs make sure legally”, he explained. vests, tubes, tow behinds, you pay Egmont Marine Exporting to Norway, kneeboards, kayaks, and Services Ltd, 143 Glover Sweden and Australia has platform trainers. Many of Road, Hawera a visit. You’ll been a recent McLay these products are made by find proprietor Grant Lister a development which Grant is O’Brien – “a reliable brand”. friendly and knowledgeable

From left: Grant Lister, Alan Lambourn and Paul Kuklinski in the workshop. pleased about. Grant is most concerned professional – whatever your This year Egmont Marine about water safety and has needs are. Congratulations, was granted a prestigious many products for sale, such Grant on 15 years of quality Smartway franchise, which as lifejackets - manufactured products and expertise. was “something new for us”. At present Grant has two of the polyethylene boats in stock. Grant specialises in most of the quality products in the business, such as GME, Furuno, Fusion, Raymarine and Lowrance. One of these is the McLay Boats, the brainchild of Steve McLay, who has been building his quality aluminium trailer

A huge range of water toys for the summer. 16 SPORTS Thursday, November 17, 2011 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Soy Overwhelming market day Candles Okato’s Market Day on organisers Mel Abbott, Rachel November 5 was almost Kruger and Sam Goodwin. The overwhelming – there was event was partly a fundraiser Phone Margaret such an array of goods, art and for Vision Okato, as well as an (06) 764-6206 produce on display, as well as opportunity for craftspeople a crush of busy browsers. The and others to show their wares. event was a triumph for the It wasn’t just local people either – stallholders came from far and wide, including Waitara and Stratford. It is hard to describe the varieties of goods on sale – frankly it would be easier to list DO YOU WANT ORGANIC FOOD what wasn’t there. Virtually every taste was catered for. DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR? Here are just a few examples. We now deliver weekly (Thursday) The Vision Kitchen produced to Opunake. a wide variety of delicious food Order your fresh, organic and was manned by Hayley fruit and vege box today. Burwell and Jacob Burwell. “It’s brilliant. There are lots of Call (06) 752-4888 (Okato) happy people, lots of children or order on line and lots of support from the www.seedorganics.co.nz stallholders”. Also on offer was ASK US ABOUT OUR BULK Free Trade coffee. All proceeds DISCOUNT PRICES. from this stall were bound for Margaret Broomhall with her environmentally friendly soy candles and melts. 67 Carthew Street, Okato, Vision Okato. environmentally friendly 7 days 10-4. Well known artist Dale Roger (Remo) Morris – whose Awards. products. Copeland was selling prints sculpture ‘Blue Eyes’ was Margaret Broomhall had a Acclaimed photographer from such distinguished artists Highly Commended in the huge variety of her soy candles Fay Looney had a stall which What’s in store at as Marianne Muggeridge and recent Taranaki National Art and melts on offer, made from featured her latest book. It is called ‘New Zealand through Seed Coastal Organics the Goalposts’ and has many Are you planning ahead for natural season, from organic or quality photographs relating those Christmas goodies? untreated heritage seeds in to rugby venues and All Black Seed is offering an exciting organic media. Oakdales test icons, such as Sir Colin mix of nuts, dried fruit and their seedlings constantly to Meads, Tana Umaga and chocolate. Ideal for camping assess their growth in various Richie McCaw. Promising or Christmas nibbles. Seed is conditions. Their goal is to rugby player Beauden Barrett also taking orders for a offer the healthiest seedlings to was featured, as well as his fabulous gluten free the home gardener. Plants brothers. Christmas nut loaf that the grown organically have higher Linda McBreen had a family will devour! We will be vitamin, mineral and nutrient splendid selection of art - sending a sample of this levels and taste better. ranging from acrylic delicious loaf via our vege Remember granny’s old plum paintings to work on stone boxes. They will be ready or apple tree? We have a full and wood. She confessed that Christmas week. We also have range of vege seedlings, and if it was her goal for 2011 to new Christmas gift ideas in there’s something you want enter an art competition. This store for all ages. specifically, just ask and if she duly did - the Taranaki Need plants for the garden? possible we can order it in. So National Art Awards – and No need to go into town, come come and stock up on these won the Rural Taranaki and see us! We have a vibrant plants and taste the section with ‘Kaitake under beautiful range of certified difference this summer. 12s half time team talk’. organic garden seedlings from Happy planting! One stallholder summed up Oakdale Organics. Their Cheers, Jacqui what many people were plants are grown in their Seed Coastal Organics thinking. “I love the standard of the stalls”, she enthused. Award winning artist Linda McBreen (left) sells a piece of art on Kauri to Sue Birdling. Government spending the problem Continued from page 7. sold. businesses. In particular they Mr Nicolson stated that the (ETS), which they consider is up to it”, he added. “We need it their stand. Mr Nicolson personal contact with leaders of feel that the RMA (Resource farming industry was now much anti-farmer in its potential out of legislation”. declined to give his view, saying both National and Labour. Of Management Act) has curtailed healthier as a result of the effect, especially at what it With respect to the government such matters would be a Mr Key he said, “He’s an able the operation of businesses and subsidies being abolished by the ultimately will cost each farmer proposed partial asset sales, Mr “conscience vote” - but Mr leader, but he has pulled us to farms. “We should not allow the Lange/Douglas Government. if fully implemented. “Why Nicolson commented. “I’m not Moretti did. On homosexuality where I don’t want to be”. He government to say we know “By 2011 we have finally got out does NZ keep kicking itself in against asset sales”, but added the he said, “I struggle with it added, “Government spending best”, Mr Nicolson insisted. of the mess caused by farm the head – when no one else (in condition, “The proceeds should because I’m not that way – that’s the problem”. He had The leadership of the ACT subsidies”, he claimed. “The the world) is doing it”, Mr be used to reduce debt”. inclined”. On abortion he said positive things to say about party was mentioned. “His fiscal gold standard is subsidy-free Nicolson questioned. “It’s just During question time moral that if the mother’s health was at Labour leader Phil Goff such as ability is amazing”, said Mr farms”, Mr Nicolson concluded. another great big tax”, Don issues such as abortion were risk the procedure could be “He’s a very smart man”, but Nicolson of ACT leader Dr ACT is totally opposed to the concluded. “It’s just a big con raised, as well as homosexuality. warranted. added, “However, I don’t agree Brash. However he also paid Emissions Trading Scheme – New Zealanders need to wake The two speakers were asked for Mr Nicolson has had some with his views”. tribute to the last leader Rodney Hide. After listing a considerable number of Mr Hide’s achievements Mr Nicolson lamented, “A lot of what he has Opunake High School Senior Prizegiving 2011 done has gone unnoticed”. Continued from page 5 Minister of Education Cup Award for Outstanding Troy Whitehead Grace Sarsfield, Christine The issue of the government for Services to the School: Character: Gregory McLean For Achievement & Waitere, Toby Watt, Troy borrowing overseas was James Trophy All Round Hinepounamu Rongonui/ Christine Waitere Completion in Level 3 Whitehead, Brock Wilson, discussed, with ACT opposed to Contribution to the School Year Laura Aitken Griffith Merit Cup For Subjects Emma Wilson this. “It saddens me,” 9 - 11: Gemma Grey Woolford Cup for General Best All Round Girl: Rebecca :Laura Aitken, Tomas Opunake High School commented Mr Nicolson in Taonga Te Maunga Tuu high Proficiency in Sport: Brock Heemi Arlidge, Shea Bentley, Lydia Award Proxime Accesit - reference to the extent of levels of academic achievement Wilson, Troy Whitehead, Graham Sulzberger Corrigan, Rebecca Heemi, :Hinepounamu Rongonui overseas borrowing. for Maori students Year 11-13: Rebecca Heemi Memorial Cup: For Best All Marama Hohaia, Ramari McNeil Adams Cup and “Burgeoning Government Hinepounamu Rongonui Wotton Award Diligence Round Boy: Troy Whitehead Katene-Rei, Kirsty Little, Medal and Ikaroa Lodge expenditure – that’s what I want Bolger Cup For Leadership of and Commitment to the McKay Cup Head Girl: Sarah Marriner-Belle, Nathan Award Dux of the School - solved”, he asserted. However, the Student Council: Laura School: Kirsty Little Rebecca Heemi Potter, Nikora Ratahi, Tomas Arlidge. he added that assets such as the Aitken The Combined Churches Crawford Cup: Head Boy: Hinepounamu Rongonui, Transpower Grid should not be OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 SPORTS 17 Relay reality hits hard “I found it really hard”, ad- Accompanying her on the a walking leg. As she reached mitted Lucy Campbell (12) of run was her father Bruce Okato she had just completed the BBI team, as she made it Campbell, who spoke highly an 8km walking leg and was into Okato after completing of the annual event. “It’s a fan- headed to the shop for an her 8.5km leg of the Taranaki tastic event – it’s worth the trip iceblock. “I’m tired. But re- Steelformers Around the down to do it”. He also had a lieved it’s over,” she said. She Mountain Relay on November positive word for Selwyn added, “It’s been a great day 12. She added, “It’s the long- Brown and his organising – we were very lucky with the est I’ve ever run for.” But team. “It’s really well organ- weather”. She said her bank would the Bucklands Beach ised”. had competitors from every Intermediate (BBI) student One of the really keen com- branch participating. come down from Auckland for petitors was Westpac’s Sarah Sarah’s team (‘Westpac next year’s event? “Yes, prob- Hall of New Plymouth, who Warriors’) was participating ably”, she replied with a smile. completed both a running and in support of the Halberg Trust, which “helps disabled people get into sports,” she explained. She found herself running at 2am in the Midhurst area – now that’s commitment! For every participant, there seems to be at least one sup- port person, including mar- Sarah Hall of the ‘Westpac Warriors’ completed both a walking and a running leg in sup- shals, people manning ‘water port of the Halberg Trust. tables’ and even St John Am- 2.30am on Saturday Novem- bulance. and electrolyte replacement, as with the marshals”, com- ber 12. All participants started The event is a valuable well as keeping cars clear of mented Wilfred Riepen. “We at the TSB Stadium, Mason fundraiser for Coastal the refreshment area. “It’s a usually do the Stony River Drive, New Plymouth. After Taranaki School, explained fun day – we clap and encour- Bridge, but we’ve been de- the 150km journey everyone Delwyn Pearce of the CTS age the participants when they moted to Okato”, commented ended back at the stadium. Ball Fundraising group, who arrive”. She added, “You meet fellow marshal Koog Gray Teams consisted of 10-16 manned the ‘water table’ at all sorts of interesting people with a chuckle. members and each person Okato. Others from the group from all over the country”. The event started on Friday completed legs ranging from manned the water tables at Delwyn’s companion November 11 at 5pm with the 5 to 11 kilometres. The popu- Pungarehu and Warea. Kgystern Manuel commented, ‘solo’ eventists. ‘Walkers’ lar event concluded at 6.30pm Delwyn was accompanied by “The event is good for the started at 9pm and ‘compos- on Saturday November 12 Kgystern Manuel and several community and a good money ites’ at 11pm on the same day. with prizegiving. students. They didn’t just pro- spinner”. The ‘runners’ started at All the way from Auckland to take part were Bruce vide liquid refreshments for Okato Lions also helped Campbell and Lucy Campbell (aged 12). They were part thirsty participants as they ar- with the event in Okato. of the BBI (Bucklands Beach Intermediate) team. rived, but also had sunblock “Okato Lions help Selwyn out Opunake Ladies Golf High Flyer Oct 18 Rosebowl Jubilee Cup Winners: D Winners: L Simpson & T Williams, L Simpson net 69. Forsyth. Stableford: L Simpson 38. 2nd J Deegan and W Davey. Putting: D Williams 27. 3rd W Vickers and C Keech. Oct 25 – Championship Nov 1 9 Holes President’s CONGRATULATIONS Finals Trophy Bisque Par R1 CONGRATULATIONS Bronze 1: D Forsyth def J M Briscoe +3. Deegan. Nov 8 President’s Trophy to all the competitors Bronze II: D Williams def Bisque Par - hope you had a great time. L Simpson. B Gadsby +9, Extra Stableford: B P Smith +8, Gadsby, K Williams, M Wel- C Morgan +5. We were pleased to sponsor lington, D Williams. 9 Holes: R 2. this iconic event. Nov 1 – All Irons D Fisher + 2. J Deegan 74, P Smith 77. Publicity Officer Oct 30 – Ranford Taylar Rampton with her bikes and trophies. BULL HIRE 0800 2 8 5 5 4 4 Taylar Rampton was successful at the Wanganui Winter Series, which is held over five rounds, and where she got first in the 13-16 year 85cc, first in the women’s and second in the 12-14 year 125cc. A FEW 1 YEAR JERSEY BULLS FOR HEIFERS. She also entered in the Vets and Women’s New A few Ayrshires and Friesians Zealand Champs held in Fielding on October 15 - 2 Year Bulls for Cows. and 16 where she got sec- Enquiries Welcome. ond in the junior women’s 85cc class. Taylar would like to Washer & Co Oakura thank her sponsor Action Talk to Sean on 0800 BULLHIRE Suzuki and all the staff for 0800 28 55 44 their support and encour- PS Holly, Les and Todd at Sandfords organise most of the bull transporting. agement for helping her to From experience we've found that delivery - achieve her goals. • Yesterday = is impossible • Today = sometimes can be arranged • Tomorrow = a little easier • Sometime this week = easy Taylar flies high at Wanganui on her 125cc bike. 18 WHAT’S ON Thursday, November 17, 2011 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS ‘On the Round in The Square’ Rare volumes Show Dates 4 - 28 January be practical - for sitting a drink 2012. on - so 2D or 3D. gifted to Puke Ariki At The Lysaght Watt All coasters will be Two rare volumes of Published between 1980- Gallery - On The Square - displayed in the gallery. While exquisite botanical prints that and 1990 these prints are the Hawera. there will be a great variety of mark a pivotal point in New first colour reproductions from Theme = ‘Your Art On A styles of artwork, with Zealand’s history have been the original eighteenth- Coaster’ everything the same size/ gifted to Puke Ariki. century copperplates, which Competition / prizes. format, the pieces should make The Banks’ Florilegium were made of the exceptional Get Started Now! - Entries a great display. All the works consists of seven hundred and drawings done by the due in to the gallery - Fri 16, on display will be for sale. thirty-eight botanical Endeavour’s botanical artist Sat 17, Mon 19 December. engravings, which illustrate Sydney Parkinson. These Gallery hours 10 - 4pm Coasters (90mm round) and the plants collected by eminent copperplates were bequeathed Monday to Friday. 10 - 1pm entry forms can be picked up natural historians Joseph by Sir Joseph Banks to the Saturday. Two coasters ‘swirl’ and ‘on the mat’. from the Lysaght Watt Gallery Banks and Daniel Carl British Museum. Solander on Captain James What makes these Open to all, any age - the creative, and have some fun and amateurs. - and also the ‘Seaside Candles Cook’s first voyage round the volumes even more special is theme is intended to involve doing it. You don’t have to consider and Soaps’ in Opunake and world on the Endeavour that the Florilegium was never the wider community in being For both professional artists yourself an artist - the idea is Percy Thompson Gallery, between 1768-1771. printed in Joseph Banks’ that the ‘art on a coaster’ can Stratford. Thanks to the generosity of lifetime, the copper etchings be anything from the sublime Some samples of ‘art on a Bryce and Delwyn Barnett, simply lying in storage. (miniature masterpieces in coaster’ can be viewed in the Volumes 21 and 22, containing Although wealthy, the sheer oils) to ..well, the ridiculous!, window of the Lysaght Watt 46 prints of New Zealand expense of the printing was as long as it fits on a coaster. Gallery. The Challenge ...You plants collected during the beyond Banks’ means and so The coaster does not have to can do better than these!! voyage, have been given to the they lay unused until very people of Taranaki in a recently. donation facilitated by the “It is hard not to stand in Puke Ariki Development awe in front of these volumes Charitable Trust (PADCT) with their flawless drawings,” “Delwyn and I felt says Fi Emberton, Puke Ariki compelled to take this rare Manager. “But they are so opportunity to bring these much more than just beautiful wonderful works to Puke illustrations of plants and UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE Ariki, not only because flowers. They are the physical Taranaki would be the perfect record of the beginning of An exhibition of works specially home for these botanical New Zealand colonial created with gifts in mind. prints, but also because of their history.” cultural history. It was also “We are honoured to be the ‘For‘For somethingsomething different,different, great chance to expand Puke caretakers of these prints, one Ariki’s already fantastic of only four sets in New for something special’ collection,” says Bryce Zealand, and are extremely grateful to the PADCT for 21st November - 16th December. “As people who enjoy beautiful gardens ourselves enabling them to come to Puke and especially the results of Ariki, the perfect home for THE VILLAGE GALLERY other people’s labour in their them, here in the garden of Open Monday-Saturday 10am - 3pm, 166 High St, Eltham ‘Whitebait fritter.’ own gardens, we believe it is a New Zealand. 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Sony Pictures Sunday, Nov 20th Old McDonald Farm THE TREES OF LIFE at 7.30pm Roadsafe Taranaki Climbing Wall - Starring Brad Pitt M, Drama, 2hrs 19mins. Contains adult themes. Ramsey Roundwood Lumberjack An impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950s, Show & Pole Climbing the film follows the life of eldest son, Jack (Penn, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he Shearing Competition tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Pitt) while questioning the existence of faith. (NZ International Film Sheepdog Trials Festival 2011). Hoyts. Friday Nov 25th at Fencing JOHNNY ENGLISH 6pm & Sunday, 27th at 7.30pm Woodchopping REBORN PG, Family, Comedy, Action 1hr 41mins Side Shows and Rides Contains low level violence Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of he accidental secret agent Supported by who doesnt know fear or danger in the comedy spy-thriller Johnny English Reborn. 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should be entertainment for over the two days. Egmont A&P Show all. For more information go to All the usual cattle, dog www.egmontshowgrounds.org TV Guests and a host of Mercedes Smartcar. He will trials, tractor pull, fencing & or contact Show secretary activities for 2011 also show just how effortlessly equestrian classes will happen Celine Filbee on 06 278 8613. The Egmont A&P show will he can pull the Ivan Jones this year host two Television Engineering Dodge truck stars. which weighs two and a half Firstly, the face – and muscle tonne. – behind Mitre 10 Mega’s This year the small animal unique advertising and he’s tent will boast its own TV coming to Hawera next month celebrity Michael Self of Lotto to take on the locals of all sizes fame, come and meet local and ages at the Egmont A&P councillor Michael in the small Show. Strongman Levi Vaoga, animal tent with his furry friend who stands 198cm tall and and see a vast array of animals. weighs 173kg, is looking New to the tent this year will forward to getting pumped up be a small family of turtles and and proving he’s one of the pony rides for children. The strongest men in the world. lamb fancy dress, calling and Also New Zealand’s first ever drinking competitions will be Masterchef and Eltham lad held at 11am. Brett McGregor is set to light a Kidzone will be bigger and few fires and put a few pots on better than ever before. The the boil when he’s in Hawera team have been working during the Egmont A&P Show. together for months to plan the He’s famous, he’s local and activities. New sponsor Zodiac he’s coming home next month Signs have put up a signage to judge the On Higher Ground package amounting to $1500 Cooking classes in the Moller which will be awarded to the Johnson Motors Leisure, school who makes the strongest Pleasure & Treasure section contribution to Kidzone. Meet and do a short cooking the Mitre 10 Mega Man Levi demonstration. This section of Vaioga in Kidzone on Saturday. the programme has so much it Last years recycling theme was will also now incorporate a such a success we have a ball Levi Vaoga. Strongman to appear at Egmont A&P Show. farmers’ market in the trade decorating initiative this year area adjacent to the Edna Wills using recycled materials. Sport Plus. Dig for hidden tokens in hit, located in the Kidzone $ Hall. Taranaki in association with one of our three sawdust pits. outdoor area next to Chuggy Movie Meal Deal 25 Throughout Saturday at the The Hub Health & Fitness will Work on your technique and Choo Choo for the youngsters Show Levi will be hosting and also be running a fitness you could be taking home a 14 metre long bouncy tunnel Great as a gift voucher - affordable fun performing a range of challenge as part of Kidzone, prizes! – hours of fun and giggles. strongman activities, including this will involve indoor rowing. Claas Pedal Tractor Races Also see the Taranaki rescue Takeaway Shop Now Open the chance for local strongmen Gumboot throwing - test your exercise & fun for your toddler Helicopter on Friday and have and women to show their stuff throwing skills with this Kiwi as they pedal down a purpose a go at slacklining and pole Hours: 7 Days 11am until late by attempting to pull the 750kg Classic. Win prizes for best built track. The Claas pedal Jousting. Tug of war Filbee and Associates throw from McCallums Paper Tractor races are always a big competition on Saturday 58 Victoria St, Hawera Ph (06) 278-5647 20 CLASSIFIED Thursday, November 17, 2011 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS

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Kaponga - St Patricks, Sunday 8.45am OPUNAKE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB ALL WELCOME Opunake Business Association OPEN DAY Sunday 20th November MEETING 11am- 2pm MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 Come along and try out Meet and Greet at 5.30pm IRB Rides, Flag & Beach Races, followed by Meeting at 6pm Boards and a Sausage Sizzle. at Opunake Surf Inn Everyone welcome. All business people welcome. Advert kindly sponsored by Elite Farm Solutions. Club Registrations can be taken on the day. THE TOWN NEEDS YOUR IDEAS! OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 WHAT’S ON 21 WHAT’S ON RAHOTU CRICKET CLUB TRAINING NIGHTS Wednesday nights from 6.30pm onwards..

EXHIBITION – CHESTER BORROWS & DIANE VASSEY Until 28 November at the Lysaght Watt Gallery, Hawera. Refer advert.

CHURCH ON THE MARAE First Sunday of every month, Orimupiko Marae, Eltham Road at 6pm.

OPUNAKE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB First and third Sunday each month, Opunake Town Hall, 1-4pm.

CARD EVENING – FLAG 500 Held first Sunday in the month at the Old Folks Hall, Bridge St, Eltham at 1pm.

PENSIONERS DAY POOL COMPETITION Every 2nd Tuesday at the Opunake Surf Inn at 11.30am sharp. Refer advert.

CHASE THE ACE Thursdays at the Opunake Surf Inn. Now up to $450. Refer advert.

Mount Taranaki. TARANAKI COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME Thursdays and Saturdays.

The music of The SUNDAY ROASTS Sundays from midday onwards at the Stony River Hotel & Restaurant. Refer advert.

Mountain SCRAPBOOKING The mountain which Music in Composition from tempo and discords. Every Monday at Pastimes in Opunake from 7-9pm. dominates the province of Victoria University. Eventually the cloud clears Taranaki is both beautiful She has written a number of and, with a rising sense of ELTHAM FRIDAY MARKETS and dangerous. pieces of music, some about drama, there is the final assault Every Friday, Touchpoint Restaurant Carpark (fomerly Tavern), High St, Eltham from 9am-1pm. Re- In numbers almost a half Taranaki and is to be on the summit and the reward fer public notice. of those who have died on Mt interviewed on the 1557 Coast of stupendous views. Everest have lost their lives breakfast programme on The descent is more rapid DOWN THE GARDEN PATH on Mt Taranaki. It is Wednesday November 23. and includes some Exhibition on until November 18 at The Village Gallery. testament to the danger of A selection of her music will exhilarating romps down scree climbing any mountain, also be played including The slopes (glissando) and finally, EGMONT A & P SHOW however accessible. Mountain that depicts a return to safeness and Friday, 18 and Saturday 19 November from 9am-4pm in Hawera. Refer article and advert. So begins the citation on a musically the challenge, security.” piece of music by Bernice inherent danger and ultimately Bernice has also written a ELTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL 125TH JUBILEE McKellar who recently the feeling of achievement in piece entitled ‘The Storming 18, 19 & 20th November, 2011. graduated with a Bachelor of climbing such a mountain. of Parihaka’ which will also In her words: “Initially there feature in the radio GARAGE SALE is a sense of security and programme. Saturday, November 19 at 73 King Street, Opunake from 8am-12pm. Refer classified advert. safeness as you drive to it, a Like The Mountain, it was Rare slight trepidation as, full of recorded at Victoria LOCAL HANDCRAFTS INC – CRAFT FAIR vigour, you begin the climb. University. Inspired by the Saturday, November 19 at Hempton Hall, Okato from 9.30am-3.30pm. Refer public notice. As you ascend however and International Parihaka Peace volumes NUNSENSATIONS! THE NUNSENCE VEGAS REVUE – NZ PREMIER become tired your progress Festivals, it attempts to From November 19 until November 26 at the Hawera Memorial Theatre. Refer advert. alternates with periods of rest describe musically the historic gifted to during which you stop to events at Parihaka. The story OPUNAKE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB OPEN DAY admire the view - denoted by is assisted with a voice over Sunday, November 20, 11am-2pm. Refer public notice. some repeated melodic parts. that pays tribute to the Puke As you advance higher prophets of Parihaka and their ANNUAL SHOPPING EVENT however the weather enduring message even more Sunday, November 20 at Country Connections, Tasman St, Opunake from 12pm ‘til 8pm. Shop to deteriorates and the mood relevant today. win. Refer advert. Ariki becomes ominous. The wind Tune in to Hawera’s Coast rises and cloud descends radio station - frequency 1557 TRI-ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WAREA DOMAIN BOARD Continued from page 18. resulting in white out AM on Wednesday November Tuesday, November 22 at the Warea Hall, 7.30pm. Refer public notice. next year that aims to tell conditions. The growing sense 23 at 9:10am to hear the live some of the intriguing stories of unease and utimately panic interview which will be ‘THE MOUNTAIN’ AND OTHER MUSIC behind this florilegium that as you become lost is broadcast during the Breakfast By Bernice McKellar , Wednesday, November 23 at 9.10am on Hawera’s 1557AM Coast breakfast range from colonialism and its conveyed with the increased programme. radio programme. Refer article. impact on Maori, the social history of science and its STRATFORD ART SOCIETY MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION development, espionage and November 25 until December 15 at the Percy Thomson Gallery. Opening Friday 25th with special politics.” guest artist, Anne Montgomery. Refer advert and article. “The PADCT is delighted to have enabled this wonderful COASTAL LIFESTYLE EXPO collection of prints to join November 26, Oaonui Hall, Surf Highway 45, Opunake 10am-5pm. Refer advert. Puke Ariki’s collection for the PARIHAKA PAPAKAINGA HUI DATES 2011 benefit of Taranaki people Saturday 26th November, AGM 10am, Te Niho o Te Atiawa. now and in the future. Taranaki’s gardening history ‘BRUTAL UPLOAD’ - LIVE BAND is long and distinguished and Saturday, November 26 at Stony River Hotel from 8pm onwards. Plus ‘Snaked’ Acoustic Rock Band. these volumes play an Refer advert. immensely important role in it.” says Lynn Bublitz, deputy STRATFORD AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SHOW chairman of the PADCT. Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November at Stratford A & P Showgrounds. Games open from 9am to the An evening dedicated to public. Refer advert. The Banks’ Florilegium is being held on 17 November COASTAL TARANAKI HEALTH TRUST AGM in the Puke Ariki Foyer at Tuesday, November 29 at Opunake Medical Centre, Havelock St, Opunake at 7pm. Refer public 7pm. Ewen Cameron, Curator notice. of Botany at Auckland Museum for the past 15 years, SECOND STDC RATES INSTALLMENT – LAST DAY will be talking about the two Wednesday, November 30 is the last day for payment of the second installment of the STDC rates, volumes and the plants without incurring a penalty. depicted within them. All are OPUNAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MEETING welcome to come to this Monday December 5, 2011 at Opunake Surf Inn at 6.00pm. Meet and greet prior to meeting at 5:30pm. special event and take this Anyone welcome. opportunity to get close to a very special piece of New ON THE ROUND IN THE SQUARE Zealand history. 4-28 January. ‘Your art on a coaster’. Refer advert and article. 22 WHAT’S ON OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday November 17, 2011

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MORRIS & OCKHUYSEN Tasman St, Opunake Ph (06) 761-8047 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 17, 2011 WHAT’S ON 23 New Stratford Art Society Exhibition and The Big Snow clear file envelopes and form a This is a series of 100 images scrapbook of images in the by photographer David Scrapbook Community Gallery. The Matches of rugby players Stratford Art Society is the Country’ a few years ago. So Stratford Art Society has taken between 2006 and 2011. next exhibition to open in come along make the most of generously donated a Viewer’s This is a national touring Percy Thomson Gallery Friday this opportunity to meet and Choice Award to the most exhibition, toured by Portrait 25 November 7.30pm. This welcome Sue and be popular image. There is a $4 Gallery New Zealand and is the second exhibition of their entertained by Anne. entry fee per work (only a cup of Percy Thomson Gallery is members works and covers all coffee) and a limit of 4 honoured to have these mediums. It is always stimu- Hey folks – check this out! photographs. imposing images on display lating and exciting to see what Remember the snow – Entry forms need to be in by 9 over the holiday period. all the artists have been up to. remember the photos? Where December, available at the “You enter a room of 100 Opening the show is Sue are they? gallery or by request on line large vertical images of rugby Davidson – Stratford District It is time to fish them out and through our website/ email. players. They are facing the Council’s new CEO. Sue is enjoy them once again. Works are to be in by 16 Dec camera. Most are taken from new to the area and will speak The Percy Thomson Gallery 2011. the waist up. The backdrop is about her role as Chief is having an informal The exhibition accompanies plain white, which brings into Executive Officer and exhibition of all the snow The Match opening in the Main relief the colour of their club background. photos taken during the 2011 Gallery 20 December and runs jerseys, which they all are Anne Montgomery will snow storms. until 16 January 2012. wearing. Without exception delight us with a couple of Photos need to be no larger they are carrying the items providing a taste of her than A4, unframed or mounted scars of battle – mud beautiful voice. Anne is on a and to have been shot this year stains, bloody cuts to come-back trail – you may of our amazing snowfalls. The image is by Sue Morton taken at the Stratford Plateau lips or cheeks, large have seen her on ‘That’s They will be displayed in car park. patches of sweat. Apart from a couple, all are solo portraits. They look strangely Cruising satisfied, but notably YES grim – there is CHADDY’S hardly a smile with CHARTERS among them. The ISLAND TOURS catalogue tells us Free museum. their club, position Chaddy New tandem mountain bikes on the field, their and kayaks for hire. number of caps, the Chaddys first mate Also trips to seal colony and date and the score – Tuppence hauls in a line marine park. but not their name” Also Gift Vouchers. while out cruising around Open Daily (Jock Phillips – New the Sugarloaf seal colony Ph 06 758 9133 Zealand Portrait Anne Montgomery will performing at Gallery website). with Chaddys Charters. the opening on Friday, November 25. 24 WHAT’S ON Thursday, November 17, 2011 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Flat whites on vacation TET Cue Theatre’s latest patrons. The play was written production ‘Four Flat Whites by acclaimed playwright Roger in Italy’ opened in Inglewood Hall and was directed by Ross on Saturday November 12 to Jordan. The season runs until a full house. The gala November 26. opening night meant a Whatever you do don’t miss sumptuous spread for lucky this simply superb play, which

GIFT Tue-Fri 9am-5pm Late nights & Saturday VOUCHERS by appointment. AVAILABLE Style your hair with Rhonda The cast of Cue Theatre’s ‘Four Flat Whites in Italy’ – a superb production. is basically a comedy, but has number of lines, as he also Alison), can’t come because of complement the different some interesting perspectives serves as the narrator, in injury (a broken bone). Yet the situations and places the and was quite thought- addition to his character trip depends on extensive couples visit. Props were provoking. Adrian? driving through Europe. rearranged and removed The acting can only be Several minor roles are Despair reigns – their trip of a seamlessly as the play described as excellent. Dave played with finesse by Antony lifetime is history! Or is it? progressed. Alan Stevenson Rohe plays ‘Adrian’ and his Jones and Kristen Devine – The retired couple’s slightly and Vida Henry and their team obsessive wife ‘Allison’ is described in the programme as irritating neighbours Harry and are to be commended. played by Linda Meehan. This “Italian cameos”. Judy offer to replace the couple We don’t want to give too is a couple of retired librarians The play opens to reveal the who have bowed out. But the much away, as hopefully a who nurse leftish views and a first of many skilfully crafted two couples are poles apart in good number of people will tragic secret. Stephen Leeks sets, with Adrian and Alison many ways (e.g. Harry is a come along to see this talented plays noveau riche ‘Harry’ and hoping their planned overseas raving capitalist and Tory) and cast - supported by their his younger second wife Judy, trip can brighten their totally unsuited as travelling capable backstage crew. The who intermingles humdrum lives and perhaps companions. But as hilarious coffee the couples drink may coquettishness with wisdom, is revitalize their tired marriage. situations arise, things turn out be flat whites, but there is played by April Krijger. One However, the other couple they to be not quite as they seem. nothing flat about this mystery – how on earth did intend to travel with, who are A feature of the play is the sparkling impeccably Dave Rohe learn his huge drivers (unlike Adrian and attractive and imaginative sets presented play. Don’t miss it. - including a too-small-for- Tickets can be bought at comfort rental car and a Venice Inglewood Bookshop. gondola. A PowerPoint Remember, the season ends on presentation displays breath- November 26. taking colourful scenery to Rolland McKellar New Exhibition on Virtual Tart Hi there. The exhibition on - the mail from USA to New virtual.tart.co.nz is Collage Zealand seems to be taking Your hosts: • Tasman St, Art by Lise Menu Noack of a bit longer than usual. I’d Opunake Jason & Carla France. allow 2 to 3 weeks just in • Ph 761-8387 And do have a look at the case you hit a slow patch. Bringing live music to Opunake Showcase artists and see their new work. I was sent a good message: JAM NITES For those taking part in World Peace is made up of start NOVEMBER the 14th International a lot of little peaces. Local musicians/bands Collage Exhibition/ Cheers looking for somewhere to Exchange, a word of advice Dale Copeland play their music or just Chase the EVERY FRIDAYFRIDAY Live Music LIVE BANDS IN Ace $475 $15 Meal & rock out, call Jason. HEATHEAT PUMPSPUMPS LIVE BANDS IN Drink DEAL L40 POKER HAPPY ND NOV/DECNOV/DEC 18 EVERY *2 TUES COOLCOOL ININ SUMMERSUMMER 16 HOUR 17 19 PENSIONERS ROAST $$ Chase the EVERY FRIDAYFRIDAY POOL COMP. WARMWARM ININ WINTERWINTER Two Pizzas 20 $ MEAL& FREE Ace 475 $15 Meal & 11.30am sharp. & Pensioners’ POKER Drink DEAL Pool POOL Pool Comp HAPPY Will pick up from Rahotu $500 Grants Comp 20 21 22 23HOUR 24 25 26 Available to for those interested. Call for a Eligible Homes measure & ROAST Two Chase the EVERY FRIDAYFRIDAY BOTTLESTORE* quote!! MEAL& FREE Pizzas for Ace $475 $15 Meal & MEAL& $ POKER SPECIALS Pool POOL 20 & FREE HAPPY Drink DEAL TOLLTOLL FREEFREE Comp 27 28 poolpoo 29 30 HOUR 1 2 3All day, everyday, lower prices. 05080508 197197 197197