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Author Margaret Mahy passes away. See page 7.

Owen Glenn contin- ues to make a di er- ence. Book review on page 9.

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OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 26, 2012 NEWS 5 Andrew Blanche to lead Cleggs Funeral Services in the business, especially as week was usual. “I feel more he’d like to implement. For respect and I love helping a mentor. time spent with my family example, the use of webcam people”. He is aided in this by Andrew has considerable makes me a more rounded at funeral services, which can his pleasant, personable ap- experience in the industry, person”, he explains. allow the departed’s nearest proach - backed by extensive both here in Taranaki, as Another reason for his re- and dearest on the other side knowledge of his industry. well as Auckland where he turn south was the exorbitant of the world to be part of the spent five years managing cost of housing in Auckland service. two funeral homes on the – both rental and ownership. Andrew’s philosophy can be North Shore. He is a familiar There is more value for your summed up simply as, “I can face in Hawera having spent money in the Hawera area. do the job with dignity and time with Cleggs before he Although born and bred headed north. “I’m an old in the Wellington region familiar face”, he says with – Upper Hutt to be exact Meads Motorcycle Repairs a smile. He’s been back with – Andrew has relatives in 9 Main South Road Manaia the firm about 18 months Taranaki. On a sad note, he now. “My heart’s on the directed a recent funeral of Ph 06 274 8216 Mobile 027 2104673 Coast”, he admits. He adds, a person, who was a cousin “The people here are just – the late Bev Coxhead of ordinary people – there’s no Opunake. On his mother’s pretentiousness”. side he is related to the well- The reason he’s returned known Clement family. to Hawera has a lot to do Andrew does not plan any with his family. He feels the dramatic changes to the busi- pace of living is less pres- ness, but intends to maintain For all Your Farm Bike Needs Andrew Blanche who becomes the new Director of sured here and allows him the high standards set by Cleggs Funeral Services on August 1. more time with his wife Jo Michael Clegg. “The tradi- (Joanna) and two-year-old tion of good service never As of August 1 Andrew takes over as Director. Out- son Silas. In contrast, back goes out of fashion”, he com- Blanche Dip FD of Cleggs going leader Mike Clegg in Auckand he was putting in ments. However, Andrew Funeral Services, Hawera will continue to be involved huge hours – 65-70 hours a does admit to “a few ideas” What happens when your toaster doesn’t pop up - be warned! An Opunake person found her toaster well alight after emerging from her morning shower. She’d put the bread in the toaster before getting into the shower and, on returning to the kitchen, found the room thick with smoke and the plastic toaster well ablaze. After several attempts the flaming toaster was extinguished. The formica bench on which it stood was also damaged. She commented that she was pleased she hadn’t chosen that morning to wash her hair, which would have meant a longer session in the shower! And she would be thinking hard before she bought e remains of the toaster. another plastic toaster. Newspapers dead?

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The Times is celebrating 40 years of serving this community. Support us and keep local – not only in print but also online – www.times.co.nz 6 COASTAL COPS Thursday, July 26, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Coastal Opunake bikes or have an idea where scrap dealers. garet, Maureen, Monique, Cops they may be please contact The security cameras that Len and Mike - ably lead by us ASAP. are being provided to Police Julie who man the station Scrap metal thefts have by the Opunake Business Monday, Wednesday and started to occur again the Association have been or- Friday between 10am and For latest being copper spouting dered and will be here in 2pm. They do a great job and from a business premise in late August. These will be a are able to help out with most advertising Opunake. In this instance it welcome addition to the three inquires or at the very least was sold to a scrap dealer in we currently have and will able to pass your concerns phone New Plymouth who alerted go along way we believe in on to us. If you are making Nigel Day Mark Jorgensen Police that they believed it deterring crime and catching the effort to come to the sta- (06) 761 may have been stolen. As a offenders. tion for a specifi c reason then In recent months we have sympathise somewhat with result of this a 23 year old We are often criticised in- you can be sure that when the had a number of pushbikes the people who have had Opunake male was arrested directly for not being at the volunteers are there the door 7016 stolen. The common theme them stolen. However, in for receiving. Police have a station when someone calls will be open. with all of these is that they saying that if they had been very good relationship with and that it is never open. We have one piece of found were left outside their resi- secured inside then the own- local dealers and interact This of course is not correct property handed in recently dential address overnight. I ers would still have them. on a regular basis. This was and is something that is part and it is a ladder. If you have - Please do not give offenders a pleasing result for both and parcel of a small station. lost one and can come in and - Maxwell Engineering and Mechanical Services such an easy opportunity and parties, especially the scrap Remember that there are describe it to us we will be secure these or anything else merchants who are often only three of us working in happy to give it back. Howard Maxwell General of value that you have left, portrayed in a bad light. Un- Opunake and the majority Quote of the week:”There 548 Dover Road or when you’re are away fortunately there is no fast of time it is on our own. We are more honest people and Okato Engineering from your address. We are fi x for stopping these thefts. are often out carrying out more good people than there and any currently looking for a pink However, if you do become inquiries, attending jobs or are thieves and bad people. 027 257 5299 girls BMX bike and a full a victim then it is important on the highway doing road It’s just always been that Mechanical size female bike that is purple that you notify us as soon as patrols. For those who are way.” Michael Nesmith and has a black basket on the possible so that we can pass not aware we have a small [email protected] Repairs front. If you have seen these the information on to the group of volunteers Mar-

TOP PRICES PAID Okato of complaints about your secure them with a chain then you clean my car. If you SLINKY CALVES manner of driving and sooner and padlock. For anyone are caught again it’s the car or later someone is going to with information about this and the station. Caught yet Phone or TEXT DAIRY NUMBER TO catch you and I hope it is me. person/s, let me know please. again it is the car the station 027 575 4362 OR (06) 758 0041 So pull your head in please. For anybody that travels up and a ticket. Just wear one! To those of you who are sick and down Dover Rd there That’s about all on the crime BETWEEN AUROA & of this type of driving get me has been some activity at the side of things. Also carrying Captive Bolt Gun a rego and let me deal with infamous two storey house I would like to take this ‘FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE” it please, do not take matters up there. If anybody has seen opportunity to congratulate into your own hands. anything up there around the both the Coastal Senior Bs Secondly it appears we have 12th,13th,14th of July I need and As with their wins at the Rich Corry someone in the area that has to hear from you please. Club champs in the weekend. Hello all gas installed, but does not Also a quick reminder for Well done to both Ray and want to pay for the bottles those of you that have scrap Joe. What a great effort by I have a couple of gripes; fi rst to be refi lled so has started lying around we have had an both of you and your teams, up, to the boy or girl racer pinching other people’s gas increase in scrap theft of late. go the mighty Coast. that live in the Warea area bottles. For those of you that are new Anyway must go.Take care your antics are becoming For those of you out there to the area and don’t know and be safe. very annoying to the locals. that have these external my rule about wearing cycle I have received a number gas bottles I suggest you helmets you get one warning Rich

then we give them a home Obviously you will still Eltham for the night because we see me around as Stratford don’t provide blankets or a covers Eltham when needed mattress and you might have so no need to cry too much to share your room with 6 at my departure. others! Plenty of people asking On the other hand if you’re about the Eltham station only going out to cause moving and that is about trouble because you are an all we know. We have idiot, who can’t handle his/ been told we are moving Early Childhood and Education Centre her alcohol then expect that to the old station on Burke the Police will give you Street (behind the Vets), trouble. We are very good but that needs some decent Opening Hours David Lindsay Andrew Russ a ruining the night of people renovations to be suitable for Been a few weeks since we for everyone. who are just out to ruin other modern Policing and as far Monday – Friday: 8.30 – 3.00 have had a report, but that There have been a number people’s night - but we get as I know that hasn’t started. paid for it. Is it really worth So we don’t know when any Taking Enrolments Now is because we have been of incidents at a local so busy we have not had pub where patrons have it? of this is happening at this On a different note as of 23 stage so ‘watch this space’. $5.00 daily charge for 3 - 5 year olds! the time. been involved in assaults School holidays came and generally disruptive July 2012 I will be returning The current High Street Terms and conditions apply and went without the behaviour, which has put a to work at my old position station is apparently not up usual issues that bored and drain on Police resources. with the Stratford Police. to earthquake standards and Before school and after school care is unsupervised children can Remember if you going out What was supposed to be sitting here now looking at bring. We didn’t have to a pub for a few drinks then a 2 week covering stint in the water running down the also available for school age children! the issues of shoplifting, look after each other and, if August 2011 has almost walls inside I would have to graffi ti or disorder that can someone is getting a bit too been a year! Unfortunately agree it looks a bit dodgy! For any information please phone often occur. So well done intoxicated and not handling at this stage there are no to all the school kids and to their alcohol very well, then plans in place to replace me Constable Andrew Russ Sarah on 06 7524289 the parents for making the take them home. It’s better so Constable David Lindsay and Constable David holidays a successful one you take them home early will be the ‘Eltham Police’. Lindsay. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 26, 2012 NEWS 7 Obituary: Margaret Mahy she gained a Diploma in and also the Hans Christian Cowley, Margaret Mahy librarianship in 1958. Her Andersen Award. She was is generally considered to vocation was as a librarian, awarded an honorary doc- be NZ’s most beloved chil- in Petone and later Christ- torate from the University dren’s writer. She is sur- church, until she became of Canterbury and was made vived by her two daughters. a full time writer in 1980 a member of the Order of She will be greatly missed. from her base in Governors New Zealand in 1993. Bay, near Christchurch. In conjunction with Joy She bought her house here in 1965. For advertising Although published in School Journals, she was unable to find a publisher phone in NZ for her first books and sought publication overseas, (06) 761 7016 where ‘A Lion in the Mead- ow’ was published in 1969. Margaret’s books are usu- ally humorous, often zany BROPHY BUILDERS and she enjoyed acting out For new homes, roofing, Author Margaret Mahy and some of her young admirers. her characters in schools to the delight of her youthful alterations, kitchens, decks On July 23 acclaimed chil- picture books, novels and age seven. Her story was audience - often endowed and all farm buildings. dren’s writer Margaret short story collections. published on the children’s with a colourful wig. Mahy died in Christchurch Margaret was born in page in a local publication. Margaret has received after a short illness. She Whakatane, the eldest of As a girl she was a very For all your building requirements phone Phil many awards and honours 6190 South Road, RD 35, Pungarehu was 76. She is the author five children. At school good swimmer. in her life – both literary of over 160 books, which she was something of a She attended university and non-literary. For ex- 027 236 7129 or (06) 763-8777 a/h have been published in 15 slow learner, but she had and graduated with a BA ample, she was awarded the languages. She has written her first story published at in 1955. Following this esteemed Carnegie Medal Cape Egmont Lighthouse Reserve More volunteers needed for Historic Trust 2000 VOLUNTEERS Cape Light and Museum REQUIRED volunteers can fill and the To be part of a rostered team to Trustees are grateful for any man the open hours of the assistance. Historic Cape Light and Not only will volunteers help in the promotion of an Museum exciting new venture, but Bayley Road, Warea they won’t be bored. 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China beginning of 2008. measures from 2013, but is now our second largest * Welding * Cow Sheds * Lathe Work One of the reasons why given the challenging inter- trading partner, with exports * Trailers to Suit we revised Labour’s high national economic environ- growing by nearly 40 per Chris Shingleton cost ETS (Emissions Trad- ment and the minimal prog- cent in the last financial year, ing Scheme) in 2009 was ress made by other countries a stunning example of the P: 06 763 8878 M: 027 660 8612 because we would not put to develop similar climate success of our Free Trade 6358 Main Road Pungarehu costs on the economy and change tools, we now feel it Agreement. agricultural community that is wise for the measures to According to the latest our major trading partners run for longer. Situation and Outlook for refused to do. If we hadn’t The healthy performance Primary Industries report, Come and visit our lovely Café have done that, our dairy across most of the primary released by the Ministry for Jonathan Young, exporters in particular would sectors has enabled our econ- Primary Industries, China or stay at the Lodge for Dinner, New Plymouth MP have been less competitive omy to weather the storms is the number one buyer Bed and Breakfast. overseas – and that wouldn’t of the global financial crisis of our forest products, the The National Party of- have helped anyone. and, locally, the Canterbury biggest buyer of our wool, ten talks about ‘building The Prime Minister John earthquakes. and seafood, and comes in a a brighter future’. Build- Key recently announced Unlike some previous gov- very close second as a pur- ing something significant amendments to New Zea- ernments, the National-led chaser of New Zealand dairy never happens easily and land’s Emissions Trading Government is acutely aware products. We are well on the overnight. It talks strategic Scheme. of the vital contribution agri- way to realising the Prime leadership and real effort Financial liability for bio- culture makes to our econo- Minister’s ambition, which is Upper Manaia Road, On The Mountain from every sector of our logical emissions from ag- my. The primary sector now shared by China’s leaders, to country. Getting the balance riculture has been left out of makes up 71 per cent of New double our bilateral trade to right between encouraging the ETS subject to review in Zealand’s total merchandise $20 billion by 2015. economic development and 2015 but there is mandatory export trade – but not to the The Government’s trade awson alls protection of our environ- reporting of biological emis- countries we once relied on. agenda, led by Tim Groser, MOUNTAIN LODGE D F ment is important. Taranaki sions by processors from 1 The EU, the world’s larg- has the potential to deliver Ph (06) 765 5457 has as top-rate record in both January 2012. est economic trading bloc, more opportunities to pri- of those areas. In the Prime Labour’s ETS came into faces major challenges as mary producers and export- Minister’s short visit to New effect in 2010 and 2011. It it deals with countries like ers. We are in talks with the Plymouth in April he saw a increased the price of petrol Greece, Italy and Spain. The eight other Trans-Pacific region where environmental and electricity, and imposed United States, the world’s Partnership countries and sustainability and economic costs in areas such as steel, biggest economy, can at best just recently Mexico and growth were achieving a cement, and aluminium pro- be described as subdued. In Canada have joined the TPP great result for the people of duction. National amended the past, this would have discussions. Add to the list Taranaki. the scheme by adding tran- had a huge impact on New Russia, India, South Korea It’s long been recognised sition measures to soften its Zealand. After all, these and the Gulf States and you in the National Party, that impact. Our changes more were once our main export sense the size of the potential the agricultural communi- than halved the costs on markets. prize. ties of New Zealand are the households and exporters Though such markets are We have much to work for economic backbone of the compared to Labour’s origi- still very important to us, and be confident about.

SHOE & BOOT More stick less carrot won’t help with SALES welfare Also “There may be rorts,” minis- ing to punish those on a Consider the changes to ter Paula Bennett exclaimed benefit points to another youth welfare assistance SHOE, BAG & LEATHER REPAIRS by David Deacon in justification of this new aspect to its welfare policies: which was passed by Parlia- SCARPAS pursuit. they are directed to trivial is- ment last week. 244 Broadway Don’t forget boys Two things stand out about sues (by comparison), rather Even though there are more Stratford & girls shoes are the weekend’s announce- than to underlying systemic than 80,000 18-24 year olds ment. Firstly, the minister problems. not in education, employ- Ph (06) 765 5591 available Fax (06) 765 5594 now! merely thinks there may be The problem with the ac- ment or training, the gov- something going on. She commodation allowance, ernment huffed and puffed had precious little factual which assists welfare re- triumphantly over its new information to back up the cipients into privately-owned measures that will help, at need for this policy, although housing, is that some land- most, 17,000 under 19 year there was plenty of discus- lords, once they know a ten- olds. And, as we’ve come to L sion about what might be ant receives an allowance, expect, the measures carry Thomson O’Neil Andrew Little, List MP happening (“There might be raises the rent significantly more stick than carrot. several adults in a house all knowing most of it will be A Over the last few months we claiming the accommoda- covered by the government. New Zealand is not alone in & Co. tion allowance and between Even the minister has con- having high levels of young have seen many announce- Our Opunake Office is attended by: ments from the government them receiving more than the ceded that more than $1.2 people out of work. But we Robert England on Wednesday and Fridays, weekly rental cost”). billion is being spent this are kidding ourselves if we W for buying and selling Houses, Farms and Businesses; about welfare policies and Trusts; Wills and Estates. efforts to “assist” those on The second aspect to this way after the Labour Party think we can help anyone by sort of policy is its focus on raised it with her. whacking them over their Neal Harding on Thursday, for Residential Sales and a benefit. punitive measures within the So, the problem may be less benefits and not concentrat- Y Purchases; Family, District, and Criminal Court matters; Just last weekend, we heard Civil and Business matters. about a new project to track welfare portfolio. There are about more than one adult ing on those things that will down those in households rorts. People are doing things in a household receiving an generate work and supported E FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS who may be claiming more wrong. Let’s punish them. allowance, and more about by training geared to work than one accommodation The energy and effort this how rents are being set in that actually exists. grant to help pay the rent. government puts into want- some places. R 30 Tasman Street, Opunake On this month in History The earlier petitions had voted in support of women’s On July 28, 1893 a third presented to NZ’s Parliament. 9,000 signatures (1891) and franchise in 1893. Ph: 761-8823 petition urging the extension This one had about 32,000 20,000 signatures (1892). Premier Richard Seddon S of franchise to women was signatures. Both houses of Parliament was not in favour! OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 26, 2012 NEWS 9 Making a Difference - a book review

India, but his parents emi- to political parties, on both grated to NZ when he was sides of the political spec- about ten. The book is a no trum, although has some holds barred look at his rise, regrets. One donation he and quite frequent falls. He regrets was the $100,000 he made his fortune by buying sent to Hon Winston Peter’s companies and later sell- lawyer to help with his legal ing them at a profit, such costs, especially when the as (recently) the OTS Lo- politician denied the dona- gistics Group. At one stage tion ever took place. he blithely outlines how he Owen Glenn has not en- bought back a company he joyed optimal health in re- has sold, making over six cent years. There have been million dollars in the process. heart attacks, strokes, brain He freely admits he is less surgery and a quadruple by- successful in other aspects pass operation. Yet he claims of his life, notably relation- to have no fear of death. ships with women. He has This is a very interesting struggled with some highly book, and its 240 pages are unpleasant custody battles, very readable. Readers will although appears to have not be disappointed reading good relationships with his about a man, who purports children who are now adults. to be straightforward, but is There is a strong personal really quite complex. And, philosophy which underpins despite any flaws, has cer- all his dealings both business tainly made a difference, and personal. His personal especially in his philan- integrity is the main motiva- thropy. I bought this copy tion. However he admits to at Paperplus, Hawera, but I ‘Making a Difference’ by probably the person who various faults; once, for ex- expect it is readily available Owen Glenn. Published by has contributed the most to ample, when abused by a taxi in many bookshops. All roy- Random House, Auckland, charity in this country. Most driver in India he punched a alties from book sales go to 2012. recently he donated 80 mil- hole in the man’s windscreen the charitable Glenn Family This intriguing autobiog- lion dollars to help combat and narrowly avoided being Foundation. raphy was written by one domestic abuse. arrested. of NZ’s richest men and Owen Glenn was born in He has donated money Rolland McKellar RahotuRahotu PanelPanel && PaintPaint (Old(Old Rahotu Rahotu Dairy Dairy Factory) Factory) Manaia WI members volunteer at local school • Crash Repairs • Insurance Claims Over the past month some With the upcoming Medals and the Bronze went Phyllis Malcolm; 3rd equal •• RustCrash RepairsRepairs •• Insurance Windscreens Claims Replaced members of Manaia WI Olympics it was timely to to Hong Kong. Ann Chisnall and • Rust Repairs • Windscreens Replaced have willingly volunteered hold our own ‘WI Mini The raffles were won by Daphne Ashley •• Rustproofing •• Car Car Painting Painting Specialist Specialist in teaching some of the old Olympics’ which members st Bep Knorth and Elizabeth Craft: (edible necklace) 1 •• Dents Removed Removed •• Plastic Plastic Welding Welding crafts of knitting, French and visitors from Kapuni and McAllister. nd Ruth Binns; 2 equal Cleta •• Light engineeringengineering •• Restoration Restoration Work Work knitting, sack work, crochet Riverlea WI’s enjoyed and Competition Results Clark and Ann Chinsall; 3rd and scrapbooking at the participated in darts, quoits, Bloom: 1st Phyllis Malcolm; Nancy Mortlock •• SupplierBatteries. of Century• FibreglassingBatteries. Manaia Primary School.This croquet, and shot put. The 2nd Joy Brogden; 3rd Daphne Cooking: 1st Marion Smith; TRAILER• Trailer Hire HIRE x 2x 26 x6 4x 4& andTandem Tandem Car TrailerCar Trailer has been a very successful eventual winners were the Ashley 2nd Ruth Binns; 3rd equal Ann Stuart Cadman and rewarding project and New Zealand Team who Shrub: 1st Ruth Binns; 2nd Chisnall and Cleta Clark. looks like continuing next stepped up to receive their Ph (06)Stuart 763 8462 Cadman A/h (06) 761-8190 term as the children as so Gold Medals followed by Ph (06) 763 8462 A/h 761 8190 keen. Mexico who received Silver In uenza A cases on the rise Taranaki people suffering respiratory disease (including from influenza is on the rise, asthma), kidney disease and BRIAN CRAWFORD said Taranaki DHB Medical most cancers, are at higher Officer of Health, Dr Greg risk of more severe influenza Simmons. and its complications. These CONTRACTING LTD Recent general practice data groups are eligible for free • Truck and trailer for general cartage. shows that the rate of illness influenza immunisation, but • Digger Hire, Tractor-Trailer Hire. had increased in Taranaki, only until July 31.” above the national average. • Race Fines, Tanker Track Metal and “Immunisation against For further information go to: Drainage Chip. www.fightflu.co.nz or www. influenza provides the best Cultivation protection from influenza health.govt.nz or call 0800 infection. While it takes IMMUNE 0800 466 863. • Ploughing • Rock Crushing • Roller Drill up to two weeks to develop • Undersow or Direct Drill • Levelling immunity following • Rotohill- Giant Discing influenza immunisation it is still not too late to receive Silage it,” he said. Pit or Stack Silage with Loader Wagons “There are also some other Rolling Stack ways to protect yourself and those around you from Round Silage Single Wrap influenza: covering your Single bale stacking coughs and sneezes; washing Round Hay, and drying your hands thoroughly and regularly; Square Hay Hay for staying away from people Scatter who are sick with influenza- Raking Sale like illness; staying away Mowing from work or school if you’re unwell NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL !! Dr Simmons says “people in the community who PHONE/FAX: 06 763-8868 are pregnant, aged 65 and over, and people of any MOBILE: 0274 447 482 age with ongoing health FREEPHONE 0800 84 84 38 conditions such as heart Doug Fowell Building Contractors, Manaia - Servicing Coastal & South Taranaki 506 NGARIKI ROAD, RD 34, RAHOTU disease, strokes, diabetes, 10 NEWS Thursday, July 26, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS

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Opunake was the Mike, which means he’s management techniques end of the line which closed able to do all of the produc- One delighted customer is • ACC, War Pensions, Subsidy, WINZ approved in the 1970s. tion himself. Tom Waite. “People would come for the “The t-shirts are just a Now living in New Plym- day,” recalls Mike’s mother start,” enthuses Mike. FREE hearing outh, Tom Waite grew up check for adults Margaret who also grew up He’s also insistent that Call Central Audiology today in the seaside town adding no plastic is used and that Opunake. 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District Lions Governor Stories were told of projects Gay Harvey presented 100% completed over the years- awards to club members. including Hay day to raise Don Gibson ex Charter funds for cutting equipment President addressed the for the Kaponga Fire Bri- gathering and Charter Mem- gade and the social activities bers Bruce Gibson and Jim – these were also displayed Leslie cut the celebration over the evening on DVD . cake presented by Danny Some of the social activities and Sharon Hurley. were guest performances by A Sunday brunch prepared Patsy Rigger, John Hoare, and served by the Kaponga Hire Purchase Terms Available. Conditions Apply. excludes IMG, Persian Rugs & Stressfree and Bavarian Beer Festival Fire Brigade was enjoyed as performers. the stories of past years con- Furnishing homes & commercial properties for 60 years The evening started with tinued to be shared. 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Members of the Independent Insurance Brokers Association (NZ) Inc or 0800 QUINPHOS (0800) 784 674) SUPPORTING THE COAST FOR 43 YEARS • Opunake 761-7341• Okato 752-4124 PROUD TO BE THE MAJOR SPONSORS OF Coastal Senior teams take out 2012 THE SENIOR & JUNIOR with Campbell and Kane With the subs on Andrew GRADE RUGBY Barrett showing out Coastal Trolove and Jeremy was awarded with a penalty. Newell were composed in Proud sponsor of Coastal Rugby - TONY HAMMOND McKenna had found his driving towards the NPOB OPUNAKE 06 761 8084 FAX 06 761 8082 0274 835 758 range and calmly slotted line and with 80 minutes up MANAIA 06 274 8084 2 the goal. Coastal 11 NPOB on the clock NPOB chose KAPONGA 06 764 6084 3. McKenna and winger to have a shot from 60 odd OKATO/OAKURA 06 752 4084 21 Goodin challenged the metres. The kick was short, NPOB defensive line, but to Summerall put it out and no avail after good carries the green, black, and white from Weir, Barrett, and went mad in the stands - in Young Proud Sponsors of Coastal Rugby Campbell with Pies Lawn short “priceless.” and Rangi Morgan showing Final score in a great Carrington LAWYERS FOR THE COAST out in rucks and mauls. The game: Altum Coastal 17 Thank you for your support BRUCE THOMPSON pressure paid off and as NPOB 16 and Coastal Lawyers 3 NPOB infringed McKenna were the 2012 Taranaki FREEPHONE (0800) 654-779 again found the posts and Rugby Champions. Points: Karam's 23 the Coast was looking good Mitchell Campbell one MOBILE 027 4455-285 at 14-3. NPOB clawed back try; Rick McKenna four Clothes on the Coast some points with a long- penalties. Surf Highway 45, Opunake Ph/Fax (06) 761-8139 range penalty and the teams Congratulations to Joe went to the break 14-6 in Lawn and his team - a Coastal’s favour. great effort, and to Ray and TARANAKI FARM CONSULTANCY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS The second half started with the Development team. ‘Coastal’ Farm Consultant McKenna kicking an early Congratulations go also to 24 penalty and at 17-6 NPOB Pies, Mitch, Rangi, Kane, JEFF LAGAN "We add value ... not just numbers" looked done and dusted, Nick, Kelvin, Rick and Proud father Ray Barron with his three sons Steven Bar- but that was not the case. Stevo for making the rep PHONE: (06) 759-9034 FAX: (06) 759-9047 ron, Chris Barron and Phillip Barron who all play in the They hit back at Coastal and squad and doing the Coast 4 10 Young Street, New Plymouth champion Coastal Senior A team. dominated the middle quarter proud and to Andrew COASTAL VETERINARY SERVICES of the second half. Scoring Trolove and Jade Fleming Supporting the Coastal Rugby Farm a converted try brought for making the under 25 Coastal Taranaki has taken the day and spurred Altum the town team into striking twenty reps. Washer & Co Bull Hire out the fi nals of Taranaki Coastal Seniors into making range with score at 17-13. A big thanks to all Rugby in a hard fought it a brace of wins for the NPOB threw everything at supporters who have PICKERING MOTORS Ph (06) 752 1135 Fax (06) 752-1131 game 17 to 16. This is the Coastal based club. Coastal and solid defence remained ever so loyal, second time that Altum After a solid start by both by C. Barron and Mike especially in those tight email: [email protected] Summerall kept Old Boys at games. To the boys of the Ph (06) 761-8363 - Tennyson St, Opunake Coastal Senior A has taken teams with each missing 26 Mob 0274 437 100 (John) out the championship in a penalty Coastal’s half bay. Coastal’s Captain Nick Altum Coastal Senior A - GO COASTAL ! four years. The fi nal game Rick McKenna put Coastal Lawn organised his troops two championships in 4 after a penalty from NPOB years is not bad. Enjoy the Proud to be associated with Coastal Rugby5 was held between NPOB in front with his second at Yarrows Stadium on the attempt. Old Boys evened got them closer and with 15 moment and remember pre EYESCAN 22nd of July. Loyal Coastal the score after applying minutes to go only one point season starts in 5-6months. fans decked out in black, pressure in Coastal’s 22. separated both teams at 17- Next Saturday is prize - ROSS BROWN Hareb Deken 16. During this time winger giving and entertainment white and green packed the Coastal forward play and PROUD SPONSORS OF COASTAL RUGBY 27 stand in numbers to cheer a kick chase saw lively Michael Julian was solid at at Rahotu starting at 7pm. IMVDA Motors Ltd LMVD on the lads from the Coast. hooker, Mitch Campbell, the back and with Campbell, Till next year A great win over Stratford touch down to put the lads Weir and Barrett gaining Rua Ngaitahu over the KINGSWAY MENSWEAR Proud sponsor of by Coastal’s development from the Coast ahead 8-3. metres or defending, and hill. team set the standard for Patience was called for and Pies Lawn prominent around Support Local Support 28 PROUDLY SUPPORTING rucks and mauls. Coastal Rugby Coastal. 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Stewart Robinson First on the farm YOU COULD BE Supporters 0274 437 075 Coastal Rugby gratefully SPONSORING COASTAL RUGBY UNDER 20s acknowledges their support A WINNER! of Coastal Elders PASTORAL Phil Johns 0274 960 719 15 sponsors: Opunake 8 73 Molesworth St, New Plymouth p 06 758 8618 Rugby Every Coastal Rugby www.officefurniturefirst.co.nz 13 Proud 2 Aytoun Street ‘GO COASTAL’ advert has a number. sponsors of • B & R Barron Builders • Peter J Nielsen Builders (06) 761 8773 CoastalProud to be Rugbyassociated Drawwith • The Print Shoppe • Brian Hill Builders Coastal • Gopperth Contracting Whoever draws the Bonus No in the Coastal Rugby 18 • Rahotu Four Square Last Issues Winner! 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PROUD SPONSOR OF COASTAL SNR 2NDS 158 Powderham St New Plymouth For: Bulk Transport - Spreading - Palm Kernel, Ph (06) 758 1199 Fax (06) 758 1188 20 11 Fertiliser, Lime, Metal, Race Fines, Silage, Hay. Members of the Independent Insurance Brokers Association (NZ) Inc SUPPORTING THE COAST FOR 43 YEARS • Opunake 761-7341• Okato 752-4124 Taranaki Rugby Championships COASTAL SENIOR Bs the posts disallowed when and support cannot go B’s success. the referee ruled that Justin unrecognised. Carl Smith, Special thanks must be given What a difference a year Tito had been held up. Dominic Tatham, Liam to Manager Brian Olliver Proud sponsor of Coastal Rugby makes! Unfortunately they were Richardson, Eddie Olliver and his assistant, Ben Olliver Twelve months ago it was unable to get any further and Jordan Fleming all for their outstanding efforts OPUNAKE 06 761 8084 FAX 06 761 8082 agreed that the Senior B points and with 7 minutes to thoroughly deserved their during the season. Nothing MANAIA 06 274 8084 team were probably a season go Stratford kicked a penalty Championship medals and was ever too much for these KAPONGA 06 764 6084 too soon in attempting to win to close the score up to 16-11 played important roles guys and the players were OKATO/OAKURA 06 752 4084 21 the B competition after they to Coastal. Stratford applied during the season. able to simply turn up and were beaten by Inglewood in a big fi nish in the last few This win was just the curtain play thanks to them. the semi- fi nal. minutes of the game in an raiser the club needed as two It would be remiss to Well last Saturday saw the attempt to win the game hours later the As held out not mention the amazing Young Proud Sponsors of Coastal Rugby Bs turn those thoughts into but the B’s held strong to the fast fi nishing NPOB’s contribution Dinny ‘The reality when they overcame get a deserved win and be team to win the Senior A Fridge’ Moeahu made to Carrington LAWYERS FOR THE COAST a tenacious Stratford team, crowned champions for the championship. The Bs salute the team. After a season Thank you for your support by 16-11, to win the Taranaki fi rst time since 2008. the Senior As for their win ending injury he stepped Lawyers RFU Senior B competition This win was a real team and making it a very special up to help out by assisting for 2012. And what a effort with everyone day for Coastal rugby and with coaching and continued 23 reward it was for a hard performing outstandingly. the Coast. Well done to Joe, to maintain a positive and Karam's working group of players Hooker Sam Lawn made Trent and all the boys. often humorous approach to who relied upon a simple numerous telling runs, The season saw the Senior everything. Clothes on the Coast game plan, strong defence his front row partners B’s play 17 games, Win 14, Finally, a big thanks to Surf Highway 45, Opunake Ph/Fax (06) 761-8139 and teamwork to gain the Ryan Hosking and Shane Lose 3 and score 521 points coach Ray Hayward, who ultimate reward. Stevenson dominated set while they conceded 225 fi nally got his reward after Played on Yarrow No 1 the pieces, Simon Adams points. Goal kicker Thys van four seasons of trying. His TARANAKI FARM CONSULTANCY Senior B’s started well and dominated lineouts, Geoff der Poel scored 153 points. dedication, commitment despite a try to Stratford after Bourke was tireless and put It is a very rare achievement and loyalty to his players is ‘Coastal’ Farm Consultant 10 minutes, they maintained his body on the line often for a Senior B player to outstanding, not forgetting JEFF LAGAN 24 their composure and at the and the loose forwards of score over 100 points, but his tactical and technical 20 minute mark Matt Sim Shaan Goppeth, Dylan this showed his consistency nous. And word is that he crossed for an excellent try Juffermans, Kieran Young throughout the season. has decided that this is following a very good build and replacement Hereward Leading try scorer was the perfect way to end his up. Converted by Thys van Basher were simply newcomer Dylan Juffermans coaching career. COASTAL VETERINARY SERVICES der Poel the Bs held the lead dominant. with 10. 7-5 until conceding a penalty Thys van der Poel controlled The team played consistently The team sincerely thanks Supporting the Coastal Rugby Farm just before halftime to go things well at halfback and well throughout the season, all those who supported he 25 into the break 7-8. kicked the important goals, leading after the fi rst round team throughout the season, Some small tactical changes Brook Gray showed the before fi nishing second especially wives, partners were made at halftime and improvement he has made overall behind Stratford. and girlfriends and the this team showed what this year controlling the Highlights of the two rounds Coastal RFC committee. PICKERING MOTORS it is really made of when teams game well, Lewis saw two close wins over old And a very special thanks it quickly went on the Flood and Justin Tito rivals Southern, two big wins Ph (06) 761-8363 - Tennyson St, Opunake offensive after the start to dominated the mid fi eld each round over Spotswood to the teams major sponsor, GO COASTAL ! 26 mount concerted pressure on making telling tackles and and Clifton, a second FBT. Stratford. An early penalty breaks and while wings round thumping of Tukapa to van der Poel saw the Bs Nick Aldape, Junior Niwa and successive defeats of ahead by 10-8. By now the and replacement Garath Inglewood at the end of the EYESCAN momentum had shifted Smith had limited chances season. The second defeat of signifi cantly in favour of they were strong in attack Inglewood by 22-3 was the - ROSS BROWN the Bs and more pressure and defence. Matt Sim, at semi-fi nal game. 27 saw two more penalties fullback, was the rock that This season saw fewer PROUD SPONSORS OF COASTAL RUGBY converted by van der Poel the teams defence was built players involved and along to give the team a 16-8 lead on and scored the important with less injury worries with 20 minutes to go. try. it certainly proved that a KINGSWAY MENSWEAR From the kick off the team While some of the reserves settled squad can certainly rolled back onto the attack did not take the fi eld (and achieve more. A settled 28 PROUDLY SUPPORTING and were desperately actually didn’t get much squad, particularly in the last COASTAL RUGBY unlucky to have a try under game time in the last two few weeks, was defi nitely a weeks) their contribution major factor in the Coastal 29 PROUDLY SUPPORTING Goodin Farms Contracting Senior Thirds COASTAL RUGBY PROUD SPONSORS OF THE COASTAL RUGBY CLUB FARM Ph (06) 761-6011, 108A Tasman St, Opunake GOODIN C O N T R A C T I N G CORKILL SYSTEMS 30 10 ~ Satisfaction Guaranteed ~ Proud sponsors of Coastal Rugby Elders/Harvey Farms Colts 5 Tasman St, Opunake Ph (06) 761-7531 Stewart Robinson First on the farm 0274 437 075 Coastal Rugby gratefully SPONSORING COASTAL RUGBY UNDER 20s acknowledges their support Elders PASTORAL Phil Johns 0274 960 719 15 sponsors: Proud sponsors of • B & R Barron Builders • Peter J Nielsen Builders Coastal Rugby Draw • The Print Shoppe • Brian Hill Builders Coastal • Gopperth Contracting 18 • Rahotu Four Square Last Issues Winner! Rugby • Sign Design • Okato Four Square and the Proud to sponsor Coastal Rugby • Travel Smart • Aluminium Taranaki Bonus no 30 • Collins Sports Centre • Mark Tatham Building Co Ltd winner Won by 179 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth 30 • Rahotu Service Station • Elite Farm Solutions is.. 0800 BTWSurvey (0800 289 787) FOURProud toSQUARE support Coastal Rugby 45 • Opunake Butchery • Classic Auto Repaints Corkill Systems Ltd 17 77 Tasman St, Opunake • Campbell Contracting • Kuriger Builders Ltd www.btwcompany.co.nz • Ph:(06) 761-8668 19 31 18 SPORTS Thursday, July 26, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS

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BELOW Jason Mclachlan from the Opunake Surf Inn hangs out after the game with the winners of the Opu- nake Basketball association Womens B Grade Competi- tion the ladies from Wahine Toa.

ABOVE Siblings Sinaed and Sanchez Horo with trophies from the Opunake Basketball Association Prizegiving. Si- naed was awarded best and Fairest Player in the Women’s A grade competition and Most outstanding Association player of the year. Sanchez won Best and Fairest Player in the Men’s B Grade tying with Ely Bueno from FACT. Both play for Opunake High School teams; Sinaed the Senior Girls and Sanchez the Junior Boys.

Congratulations Champions 2012 Coastal Cobras Coastal Senior A Coastal Senior B From Kent & Kestelle OPUNAKE DAIRY OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 26, 2012 NEWS 19 Ensure all fi rearms are locked up See our website left unattended at any time, 3. Load fi rearms only when www.opunakecoastal- children should be taught not ready to fi re. Load only the to touch a fi rearm without a magazine after you reach news.co.nz licenced adult present, and if your shooting area. children fi nd a fi rearm that Load the chamber only when for all our new email they should seek the assis- ready to shoot. tance of an adult,” added Mr Completely unload before addresses Carpenter. leaving the shooting area. There are very few non-in- 4. Identify your target be- or refer page 2. tentional fi rearms incidents yond doubt. each year in New Zealand Movement, colour, sound leading to injury or death, and shape can all deceive Stepping Stones which is an indication that you. the owners of fi rearms do Assume colour, shape, Early Childhood Centre follow the seven basic rules. sound, and shape to be hu- “However it is generally man until proven otherwise are taking enrolments on the occasions when the 5. Check your fi ring zone. basic rules aren’t followed, Think! What may happen if now that tragic incidents occur you miss your target? What and the consequences can might you hit between you Phone 06 752 4289 Identify your target beyond doubt. be absolutely horrendous for and the target or beyond? those involved,” added Mr Do not fi re when you know or 0273223318 The death of a 10-year-old fi rearm must not be put in a Carpenter. others are in your fi ring boy, believed to have been place where a child has ready “We urge all fi rearms own- zone. shot dead in a remote area access to it. All family mem- ers to refresh their memory 6. Store fi rearms and ammu- of the East Cape, is a tragic bers, especially children, of New Zealand’s Arms nition safely. reminder that fi rearms and need to know what a fi rearm Code and make sure that When not in use, lock away ammunition should be se- is, what it is for and why it they follow the seven basic the bolt, fi rearm and ammu- cured safely and never left must not be touched. Let- rules of safe fi rearms han- nition separately. unattended. ting children handle fi rearms dling at all times,” conclud- They should be out of the “While we don’t know the under the supervision of an ed Carpenter. reach of children, out of exact circumstances of this adult licence holder may The Firearms Safety Code: view and in a secure room, Holistic Counselling & Healing particular incident, we can help to satisfy their natural Seven Basic Rules of Safe rack or cabinet approved by Free yourself from pain, stress & anxiety say that by law all fi rearms curiosity, but it is essential Firearms Handling a Police arms offi cer. and ammunition should be that children are taught that 1.Treat every fi rearm as Never leave fi rearms unat- Ph:0800 THERAPY stored separately, out of the fi rearms are not playthings loaded. tended. reach of children, out of and must be treated with re- Check every fi rearm your- 7.Avoid alcohol and drugs www.meegancare.co.nz view and in a secure room, spect. self. when handling fi rearms. rack or cabinet approved by “In rural areas where guns Pass or accept only an open Good judgement is the key a Police Arms Offi cer,” said are more commonplace, ed- or unloaded fi rearm. to safe use of fi rearms. Darryl Carpenter, Chief Ex- ucating children about fi re- 2.Always point fi rearms in For further information 2002 ecutive of the New Zealand arms safety is a must,’ said a safe direction. Loaded or about fi rearms safety, please Mountain Safety Council. Mr Carpenter. unloaded, always point the visit www.mountainsafety. Ford Courier XLT The Arms Code states that a “Whilst fi rearms must not be muzzle in a safe direction. org.nz $23,000 Manaia WI members volunteer Do You Know What at local school Happens Over the past month some which members and visitors colm; 2nd Joy Brogden; 3rd members of Manaia WI from Kapuni and Riverlea Daphne Ashley When have willingly volunteered WI’s enjoyed and participat- Shrub: 1st Ruth Binns; 2nd in teaching some of the old ed in darts, quoits, croquet, Phyllis Malcolm; 3rd equal You Don’t - Extra Cab crafts of knitting, French and shot put. The eventual Ann Chisnall and Advertise?... - Only 95,000 kms knitting, sack work, crochet winners were the New Zea- Daphne Ashley - 5 Speed and scrapbooking at the Ma- land Team who stepped up Craft: (edible necklace) 1st - Diesel naia Primary School.This to receive their Gold Medals Ruth Binns; 2nd equal Cleta - Towbar has been a very successful followed by Mexico who re- Clark and Ann Chinsall; 3rd - 2.5 Ltr and rewarding project and ceived Silver Medals and the Nancy Mortlock looks like continuing next Bronze went to Hong Kong. Cooking: 1st Marion Smith; term as the children as so The raffl es were won by 2nd Ruth Binns; 3rd equal DON OAKES MOTORS keen. Bep Knorth and Elizabeth Ann Chisnall and Cleta .... Nothing! Broadway, Stratford With the upcoming Olym- McAllister. Clark pics it was timely to hold our Competition Results Phone & After hours (06) 765 4383 own “WI Mini Olympics” Bloom: 1st Phyllis Mal-

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Rahotu Club Rooms Annual General Meeting 7PM 5.30pm Monday, August 6th 2012 Sandfords Event Centre Maui Room Coastal Rugby All Welcome OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 26, 2012 WHAT’S ON 21 WHAT’S ON POKER NITE Wednesdays at the Opunake Surf Inn. Refer advert.

SCRAP & CHAT / CARD MAKERS EVENING Mondays at Pastimes, Tasman Street, Opunake from 7-9pm. Beginners and new people welcome.

SEA KAYAKING Stage one Skills Course – a comprehensive course designed to cover the skills required to become a technically correct and safe paddler. Friday evening 6:30pm to 8:30pm – wet exits, water confidence and rescues Refer Canoe & Kayak, 6/631 Devon Road, Waiwakaiho, New Plymouth for further details. Phone (06) 769 5506

PERCY THOMSON GALLERY Fibreworks 2012 - Taranaki Creative Bi-ennial Exhibition. August 5 - 26th. See advert for further details

OPEN HOME: 1 WHITCOMBE STREET OPUNAKE Church on the Marae Sunday July 29th 1.30 to 3.00 pm Refer to House for Sale Classified STDC - CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME FUNDING LOCAL ARTS AC- TIVITIES Orimupiko Marae Applications are being called for the above. Deadline 31st August - Refer public notice for further details.

Sunday 5th August 7pm TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL - REVIEW OF REPRESENTATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 2013 LOCAL ELECTIONS Submissions are being called for the above. Deadline 10th August - Refer public notice Come and feel Gods Presence for further details. All Welcome CANVAS - BUSINESS PLANNING 10th August 9.00 am to 12.30pm Opunake. Booking email [email protected] or call A3Lean 06 769 5994

AGM NGATITARA OAONUI SANDY BAY SOCIETY 5.30pm Monday August 6th - refer public Notices

JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE SHOW The Hawera Memorial Theatre, Saturday July 28th 7.30pm and Sunday July 29th 2pm - All proceeds to the Hawera Memorial Theatre Friends Trust - see advert for further details

CHURCH ON THE MARAE - ORIMUPIKO MARAE Sunday 5th August 7pm - see Church Notices

New Life Nursery & Garden Shop COASTAL RUGBY PRIZEGIVING 183 Tasman Street Opunake Saturday 28th July Rahotu Club Rooms 7pm Reduced hours at Nursery JUNIOR ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL from 27th July to 9th August Hawera Repertory Society 5th August 2012 1.30pm, Sunday, to register as we are entering at least one play into the festival If you are at school and interested in being Open from 10am to 1pm involved, come along to Repertory House, 59 Collins Street. FESTIVAL PLAY PERFORMANCES Closed Saturday & Sunday The Memorial Theatre, Hawera: 19th and 20th September 2012 For further information Closed if wet contact Jo Lahman on 06 272 8270 or email [email protected] All enquiries: Ph 761 8067 Opunake High School would like to thank the following employers for their participation in our recent Work Experience Week Programme. Your interest and involvement makes work-place learning possible.

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PAGE 22 Thursday, July 26, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS The Johnny Cash tribute show will celebrate a musical legend. John R. ‘Johnny’ Cash (Feb- Dougie Brooks) strong ruary 26, 1932 – September backing vocals, the Norman- 12, 2003), was an American by School choir and Hawera singer-songwriter, actor, Brass. JOHNNY CASH who has been called one of Well known recording art- the most infl uential musi- ists 16 -year-old-Abby and cians of the 20th century. Teena McEwen will be Although he is primarily re- joined by recent award win- All proceeds to the Hawera Memorial Theatre Friends Trust membered as a country mu- ning singers Mary Barnard, sic icon, his songs and sound Alex Hockly and Chris Wel- spanned many other genres son. including rockabilly and Other vocalists include Ai- rock and roll—especially leen Lord and her daughter early in his career—as well Catherine Hewson from as blues, folk and gospel. Taupo, Dennis and Gloria Carswell, Bryan Vickery, This weekend The Hawera Helen Braithwaite, Richard Memorial Friends Trust will Baylis and 24-year-old Ber- host the Johnny Cash tribute gen Raikes who will sing gie Brooks. A high point show and will celebrate a "Ring of Fire and "Ghost of the show will be the musical legend. Riders in the Sky." backing vocals of the Nor- The two-and-a-half-hour The singing line-up also in- manby School choir. His- show boasts an awesome cludes well known perform- tory will also be made with band, (Terry Fell, Lin ers Nancy Muller, Terry a Johnny Cash medley by Wineera, Nancy Muller, Fell, Lin Wineera and Dou- Hawera Brass. Featuring Chris Welson, Abby, Teena McEwen, Nancy Muller, Mary Barnard, Helen Braithwaite, Alex Hockly, Catherine Hewson, Aileen Lord, Bergen Raikes, Bryan Vickery, Dennis & Gloria Carswell, Dougie Crafty Kids on the Coast! Brooks, Terry Fell, Lin Wineera, Mary Eunson. The Normanby School Choir and Hawera Brass Saturday July 28, 7:30pm Sunday July 29, 2:00pm The Hawera Memorial Theatre Tickets Adults: $20, Children: $15, Senior Citizens: $15 Available from South Taranaki I-Site Centre, phone 06-278-85-99

Proudly sponsored by Garth Weir Cars Above: Crafty kids keep themselves busy during the school holidays decorating cupcakes

Fifty nine children from the ues in Opunake, the Crafty Coastal district took part in Chics Studio and Opunake SANDFORDSSANDFORDSSANDFORDS RURALRURALRURAL CARRIERSCARRIERSCARRIERS a fantastic holiday program Library Plus. Work pro- Rural & General Cartage Livestock Readymix recently. Crafty Chics on the duced by the children will Coast received very gener- be displayed in a special ex- Specialising in Cartage ous funding from Creative hibition at the Taranaki Art Palm Kernel Fertiliser Concrete Communities and it was Review. • • Depots: Okato, Auroa, Depots: Hawera & Wiremu • Aggregate • Hay & Silage Bales put to very good use in run- Crafty Chics on The Coast Hawera & Waitara ning eight classes during the are very grateful to Creative Ground school holidays. Communities for supporting Topics ranged from paint- artistic youth on the coast. Spreading ing on a canvas, scrapbook- A positive spin off from the 4WD Trucks ing pages in a frame and de- classes is a junior art club licious cupcake decorating running on Fridays 3.30 – spreadmark certified, with Coastal Cupcakes! The 4.00pm. GPS proof of children worked at two ven- placement. Crafty Chics on The Coast

$80.00$100.00 Show your support ! Contact us for ANY word! 06 761 8678 [email protected] 0508 726 336 or 69 Tasman St Opunake 06 274 5852 06 761 8084 fax 06 761 8082 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, July 26, 2012 WHAT’S ON 23 Two unique exhibitions at Percy omson Gallery Percy Thomson Gallery in Zealand body for all fi bre • Alpacas Restyle award of innovative accessory item These are among the most Sometimes melancholic, Stratford hosts two unique crafts. It brings together $100 & $50 (fl eece or fi bre), • Inspire Fibres Colour respected and memorable sometimes quietly exhibitions from August 5 spinners, weavers, knitters, and Merit $50 (fl eece or fi bre) Award of a $50 voucher for artworks produced in humorous, his 30 black and -26. dyers, fl ax workers, felters, for an entry including at least an entry showing creative Aotearoa New Zealand over white photographs explore Taranaki Creative Fibre’s crocheters and free-form 75% alpaca & demonstrating use of colour. the last four decades. the land we inhabit and bi-ennial exhibition, fi bre artists. the characteristics of alpaca. • Still Quilting & Knitting In ‘Recent Taranaki the memories embedded Fibreworks 2012, showcases The awards list: • Taranaki Regional Council Exotic Fibre Award of a $50 Photographs’, Aberhart is in the relationship between a myriad of work from • Taranaki Area Award of Recycled Award of $150 and voucher for the best entry absorbed in capturing the natural and built forms. the region’s most highly $200 for artistic design & $50 Merit for an article using using exotic fi bres. architecture and landscapes This exhibition has funding respected fi bre artists. colour. The design must a recycled resource • Black & Coloured Award that we may barely notice or from the TSB Community The offi cial opening and be the original work of the • Education Fund First Time of fi bre for an entry using see ourselves. Trust. awards presentation is at the entrant Exhibitor Award of a $100 100% black & coloured gallery on Sunday August 5 • Sentosa Silk Award of voucher for a fi rst-time wool. No more than 20% at 1.30pm. $150 and $50 Merit for an exhibitor. overdyed. Guest Exhibitor is Isbel entry using at least 75% • The Raised Eyebrow Art The Community Gallery Shepherd from Whanganui. silk & demonstrating the 8 Coffee House Accessory will showcase photographs Creative Fibre is the New characteristics of silk Award of $100 for the most by Laurence Aberhart. Te Kiri WI prepares for Conference We were welcomed to our bottom, a tall twiggy branch 3rd Merle Clement >> Site Surveys June meeting by our presi- and a winter gladioli - so Shrub: dent Sue Muggeridge. Our simple yet so enchanting. 1st Heather Radford delegates to the conference Next was a table arrange- 2nd Kath Perrett For >> Subdivisions in Wellington were all pre- ment which was very pretty 3rd= Pat Barrett & Merle pared for the meeting. Re- and suitable for a coffee ta- Clement advertising >> Resource Consents mits were discussed and ble. Last of all she showed Handcraft: talked through. us how to make up a very 1st Joy Collins Our progressive dinner was pretty posy. Sue talked us 2nd Kath Perrett phone >> Boundary Locations a wonderful success. Our through all the arrangements 3rd Heather Radford hostesses and committee and most importantly how to Home Craft: (06) prepared a very delicious tie the posy together, which 1st Joy Collins >> Easements meal, fi t for a queen and so I usually fi nd most diffi cult. 2nd Kath Perrett very nicely presented. It was Sue however had a special Floral: 761 7016 t >> 06 278 4135 lovely to see many friends fl oral wire that makes this 1st Mavis West from the township come task a lot easier. As it was We were very spoiled at af- e >> [email protected] along and join us. We were Nita Kaiser’s birthday she ternoon tea time as our host- thrilled with the amount was presented with the posy. esses served us in our lovely 79 Princes Street, Hawera of money we raised for the Finally Pauline Clough and warm meeting room. Thank Kidney Kids. It was a great Joy Collins were presented you to Pauline and Kath night of comradeship and with beautiful hanging bas- for a lovely warm room, laughs and renewing friend- kets and given a big thank yummy afternoon tea and ships. you for the use of their particularly for those sand- We are thinking about hold- homes. wiches which were out of ing another evening later on Jim and Newton were also this world; what more could in the year. We had a lovely thanked for their help. It is we want. surprise as our guest speaker a lovely feeling to go into a Thank you to Heather and was Sue who demonstrated member’s home and know Kath for their help - another some beautiful fl oral ar- you are made so welcome. very happy meeting, much rangements. As fl owers are Competition Results: enjoyed by us all. hard to get this time of year, Bloom: Mavis West Sue used a glass vase with 1st Kath Perrett Publicity Offi cer some glass marbles in the 2nd Joy Collins Intrepid Climber tells all

Above: Intrepid climber Grant Rawlinson scales Mt Everest where, on 19 May 2012, 6 fellow clibers did not come back down alive. Local fi rm Juffermans are sponsoring a presentation dinner where you can hear Grant’s amazing story yourself 24 WHAT’S ON Thursday, July 26, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Chef of the Year field announced To advertise in our From South Island Luxury all-rounder,” says Bidois. • Caetano Godinho porting the competition. lodges to hotel chains from “The winner of the Chef of from Hawkes Bay “With a workforce drawn What’s On pages the North; the nine competi- the Year should have it all; winery Te Awa from the hospitality sec- tors in the 2012 New Zealand excellent technical skills, tor, we champion the lat- phone Culinary Fare’s prestigious creativity, and sound theo- • Rajeet Kumar est food trends and fash- Chef of the Year compe- retical knowledge. Only the from Sky City ions. We look forward tition have been named. very best will succeed in to the competition and to • (06) 761 7016 The range showcases just the series of challenges.” Daniel Reynolds congratulating the even- how deep New Zealand’s Returning to defend his from Blanket Bay tual winner,” says Doherty. pool of talented chefs is, 2011 Chef of the Year crown Visitors to the NZ Culinary • Nirav Patel says Marisa Bidois, CEO is David Schofield, owner Fare’s open day on Tuesday from Novotel 30 July of the Restaurant Asso- of culinary consultancy Star 21 August can see Chef of Queenstown. to 1 Sept ciation of New Zealand. Anise. He will be joined by: the Year competitors in ac- Mon-Fri 10 - 4 “Our entrants are from bou- tion, competing in the live • Sat 10 - 1 tique hotels, wineries, large Kevin Blakeman, Brian Davies, National Sales main and dessert class, start- 06 278 7611 on the Square Hawera from Auckland’s ing from 10.15am in the Pa- international hotel chains, Manager of long-time Chef iconic restaurants, a culi- Waitakere Estate of the Year sponsor Moffat cific Kitchen. In this 90 min- IN YOUR FACE nary consultancy company Limited says the competi- ute class, contestants have to • Monique Garnett, and a luxury lodge. Their tion is expected to be fierce. serve the main course within Art Exhibition from The George diverse backgrounds show “This competition has it 60 minutes and the dessert Christchurch Portraits by 10 Local Artists just how many opportuni- all. Immense and sustained no earlier than 75 minutes. ties exist in hospitality.” The winner receives a top of • Atesh Ram, from pressure and the need to In addition to four cook- deliver food that not only the range turbo fan oven and ing challenges over three The Stamford stand, valued at more than Plaza Auckland tastes, but also looks amaz- days, the finalists will - for ing before ‘time’ is called. $6,500 from Moffat Lim- the first time - have to sit ited, and $2,000 of vouchers • Zhao Yu from It is great fit for Moffat, a theory test. The win- from Southern Hospitality. PERCY THOMSON the North Shore which prides itself on an out- ning chef must achieve a International standing range of appliances minimum score of 450/500 For more informationa- GALLERY Academy and for professional chefs.” points over the five events. bout the 2012 New Zea- The French Café Co-sponsor, Andy Doherty, presents CEO of Southern Hospital- land Culinary Fare visit “We’re looking for a great ity is pleased to be sup- www.restaurantnz.co.nz

TARANAKI Hawera Crash Rescue Team at 2012 A & P Show fibreworksCREATIVE FIBRE’S 2012 The Society has been asked the A & P show on both Fri- play the following parts for 5. Crying BI-ENNIAL EXHIBITION by the Egmont A & P As- day 16th and Saturday 17th each demo - 6. Observer sociation Executive if we November. could provide some people The demonstrations are af- 1. Injured Please register your inter- 5 -26 AUGUST to be involved in the ter lunch on both days (con- 2. Stressed est by contacting Samantha Hawera Crash Rescue firmed times to be advised) 3. Hysterical Turner by email: hawerarep- Team's demonstrations at We will require people to 4. Dead [email protected] Guest exhibitor ISBEL SHEPHERD - WHANGANUI Fi meets the baby hedgehog

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1. “What’s this little spikey thing coming my way?” 2. “What is it up to? Not sure about this”. “What’s this big furry thing”. “Is that a big worm to my le ?”

3. “I’d better give it a little nudge with my paws”. 4. “Or perhaps I’ll just leave it be”. “Nice matching white paws”. “I think I’ll head thataway”.