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Published every Thursday Fortnight Phone and Fax 761-7016 A/H 761-8206 for Advertising and Editorial ISSN 2324-2337, ISSN 2324-2345 Inside Le vel 2 begins as lockdown ends On the first day of Alert Level 2, people were emerg- ing from seven weeks lock- down with adults and chil- dren alike keen to experience the sun and surf and all that Hairdressers busy. Coastal Taranaki has to offer. Page 3 In Oakura township most businesses were open. The hairdressers and barbers were busy and booked out for some days. Victor Higgins, manager of Lemonwood Eatery which opened at Level 2 said they’d had a few bookings for the weekend and were seeing Scientists discover a their loyal customers. Owner plastic eating caterpillar Barbara Olsen had been busy Page 5 over the Lockdown making birthday cakes and chutneys. Victor meanwhile had set up the website and kept in touch with people. The wage Opunake poised to open. subsidy had been a big help and no one had lost their job. ing “we really missed you.” served by a waitress and tables, chairs and door han- iconic Headlands Bar and After seven weeks people There were strict guidelines there was a maximum of 10 dles. They also had a glass Restaurant in Opunake said were clearly hanging out for to follow such as signing to a table. They also had to for used pens and clean pens. they had been “pretty busy” their favourite takeaways. in, customers having to be spray everything including Birendra Rawat from the since level 2 doing deliveries Ali Hayward of Opunake and were pleased to be back. Fish, Chips and More said On the fi rst day of Level 2 New district governor people were clamouring for customers were dropping by for Lions page 13 fresh fish while the take- the Dreamtime Surf Shop to aways were picking up.” satisfy their caffeine cravings. People are being cautious,” “The coffee’s been busy, she felt, and keeping their but not that busy in retail,” distance. On the second day said owner Craig Dingle. of level 2 it was “getting “We have sold a few repair busier.” After seven weeks kits and things like that.” people were hanging out for Reopening in Level 2 had their favourite takeaways meant new things to work Jarrah Edge and Beth Hunt, through, like clearer trace- owners of Sugar Juice had ability and more paper- used the Lockdown as an work. There was also the opportunity to refurbish their effect of the lack of interna- popular café. They had not tional tourists to consider. Beware unfl ued heaters. been busy on the first day His customers had See our Heating Feature of Level 2 but people were been “mainly locals.” centre pages. slowly gravitating back, say- “It’s just early days. We have to take every day as it comes.” Enjoying a family reunion at Sugar Juice in Opunake was Bruce Flay who hadn’t seen his son and daughter-in- law and grandchildren for eight weeks. He was there with his wife. “It’s great to come and have a catch up with the family,” said Bruce commenting that his grandson Marcel was “a bit taller” and commented wryly that “we had put on weight.” They had all kept in touch by speaker phone. The family group from left were Bruce, Marcel Flay, Chauncey, Tabatha Forbes, Darcy Flay and Clare Flay. Sixteen covid-19 cases in Taranaki There were 16 cases of and tested in their cars. Pharmacy owner Tae Wan “it had been good to see Coronavirus in Taranaki. “Anyone with cold or flu Kim said over the Lockdown Continued page 3 Most of those were in symptoms such as a runny Stratford and New Plymouth nose, sore throat, they’ll test.” Bluff Oysters and they’ve recovered said The medical centre had the manager of Coastalcare also been busy with phone $32 Punnet in Opunake Aretha Lemon. consultations, video There had been no cases consultations with flu in Opunake or “not that injections and vaccines I’m aware of,” she added. given to people in their car, One of four testing stations which some people were Fresh Gurnard in Taranaki, Coastalcare pleased about, said Aretha. $39 kg had been operating over the Most of the Coastalcare Lockdown and it had worked services are returning this Fresh Cut Locally Grown really well, she said. “The week. Clients are requested public have been very good however to phone fi rst and Broccoli $2 Cauli $2 Cabbage $2 at following instructions. We book an appointment, not needed people to do that – just turn up. People should Opunake’s Only Greengrocer they adapted really quickly.” refer to the advert in the They are still testing with Opunake & Coastal News. 61 Tasman St, Opunake Ph 06 761 8478 people being screened In Opunake Coastal See us online at www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz FOR ADVERTISING OR EDITORIAL PLEASE PHONE/FAX (06) 761-7016 2 NEWS AND VIEWS Thursday, May 21, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Send your your views to: EDITORIAL Letters to the Editor The Lockdown LLettersetters toto thethe 23 Napier Street, Opunake. Prime Minister Jacinda the well-being of their com- EEditorditor Fax: (06) 761 7016 Ardern must be commended munities. Good on them also. email: [email protected] for the way she has led the na- However, it must be kept You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must tion during this crisis. Going in mind that for everyone Underwater Club to secure supply your name and address to us. early and hard was the right who was caught by the po- Remove the winch’s wire with an ex- approach. Also appropriate lice, there were probably ten geotextile bags tremely strong hook to each mental guardian angel who really deserves it. was the easing of restrictions people who escaped detection bag, then one by one remove has taken it upon himself to Seeing that Mr Langton (to Level 2) after six weeks. by the ‘thin blue line’. In the asap them from the seabed, then spirit of reconciliation I be- One can vividly remember look after this beautiful lake, belongs to the Opunake Lions With 96% of people who once onshore or somewhere, lieve there should be a sort of on February 28 last year when which to me is really and truly Club, maybe once a year they became ill with the Covid 19 make sure there’s a place pardon and all prosecutions Chris Fuller expressed his wonderful to see happening, could organise one huge com- virus recovering and a dwin- where these bags are de- waived and the offenders (to deepest concerns over those as I am in no doubt at all lakes munity project to help clean dling of reported new cases to stroyed completely as soon use a strong word) left with geotextile bags spewing out similar to this one all have up this lakeside area, and almost zero, we have a posi- as possible. merely a warning on their plastic particles underwater their own similarities with plant suitable plants which tive result. It’s sad, of course, After that seek some com- record. There is no point in off Opunake Beach. their different types of issues. could enhance its surround- that a number of people lost pensation from ASR if they leaving the stain of a police Eleven years after this ut- It seems Mr Langton has ing areas. their lives. are still operating, but if prosecution against the names terly failed project these bags spoken to the Taranaki Coast- People like Mr Langton are Well done to everyone who not, just cut your losses , of people who are mostly re- are still sitting underwater, so al Community Board and the extremely hard to fi nd, and stuck to the guidelines. How- and also seek ideas from the sponsible citizens, but perhaps I do believe its high time both South Taranaki District and Opunake township is also ex- ever, not too many people Department of Conservation . had a lapse of judgement in councils seriously discussed Taranaki Regional Councils, tremely lucky to have such a will have had a perfect record Remember this, our environ- unusual and hopefully un- how to remove these bags not only on what he’s done, lake close by, so I hope every I suspect. ment, whether it’s on land or likely to be repeated, circum- before any more damage is but on his concerns about the so often they help Mr Lang- It was good that police did in our oceans is extremely stances. Anyway, if a Minister done, which is no doubt put- lake, as both councils trust in ton out. Remember this, who their admirable best to ensure important to every one of us. of the Crown (and Minister of ting the marine ecosystem in him and his judgment calls, so is going to take over if this people stuck to the safety Tom Stephens health, no less) has not been jeopardy. maybe Mr Langton could be man isn’t around anymore? guidelines. The road blocks, New Plymouth prosecuted for his much pub- Now may I suggest both in line for a top New Zealand Tom Stephens by community members, in licised lapse, neither should councils share the cost of Environmental award as he New Plymouth places such as the Far North, anyone else be. hiring an extremely power- Opunake Lake although maybe not entirely ful launch which may have a Over the last 17 years, Mr legal, at least showed a public Rolland McKellar heavy winch on it to remove Rex Langton has become Publication ADELPHOS spiritedness and a concern for these bags, get the Opunake Opunake Lake’s environ- dates for the Choosing Life “Let’s create your business growth year Life isn’t always beer and them right now and wants But is Jesus’ resurrection skittles. Sometimes we ex- to live in every beat of our true? In His post-resurrection strategy together” Please note our new perience disappointment, hearts. God doesn’t always body Jesus is recorded ap- Your only local community accounting firm publication dates of the pain and suffering. Good wave a wand and take away pearing ten times to his fol- Opunake & Coastal News Friday is remembrance day our problems, but wants us lowers. On one occasion He for the year below. Due to for the painful suffering and to realise we are not alone, appeared to a crowd of 500 the disruption caused by death of Jesus. His death take responsible actions and people. It took 40 days of the lockdown it put us out uniquely and freely offers us trust in His guiding presence. post-resurrection appearanc- of sync with our original forgiveness for all our sins. The resurrected Jesus is say- es to convince His cowering Accounting for the future, today calendar publication dates. But, this Covid-19 Easter sea- ing, “I’ve got your backs in disciples that He was truly Hawera - Opunake - Patea - 06 278 4169 We will be publishing son before Jesus’ ascension the middle of life’s messes.” resurrected from the dead. Opunake Office hours: fortnightly as usual. to heaven also reminds the Jesus promised, “Surely I am Reliable scholarship tells Mon & Thurs: 9am-3pm, Wed: 10am-3pm Editor world that we can celebrate with you always, to the very us the earliest written New His resurrection hope as we end of the age” (Matthew Testament accounts were emerge from life’s tragic 28:20). recorded from as early as OPUNAKE & COASTAL circumstances. His Easter The physical resurrection 40-70 AD, while many of the resurrection victory is not of Jesus offers us hope and eyewitnesses were still alive. only for today; it is His offer, peace in our lives: I’ve often The myth, concocted by to us, to replace eternal death seen it at a Christian’s death- atheists, skeptics and over- N E W S with eternal life in God’s love bed. Without the Easter Sun- educated liberal theologians, bubble. day resurrection Christianity is that the resurrection ac- Publication Dates for 2020 Jesus is always relevant gets reduced to mythology counts are unreliable and the JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL because He experienced the or moral sayings of just an- biblical writings were tales everyday struggles of hu- S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S other prophet. The resur- made up hundreds of years man life. He took life a day rection challenges us to ask Continued from page 1 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 later. A faith choice for Jesus at a time and dealt with His modern day questions. How should be based upon decid- 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 present situation. For us He can we deal with crises like ing on credible evidence. It 12 13 14 15 15 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 is a God of the present. He the Christchurch massacre, then becomes a reasonable 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 doesn’t care about our past a diagnosis of cancer, the and “informed” faith deci- 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 failures, faults and sins. He’s Covid-19 pandemic or the un- sion, not a blind one. only interested in forgiving timely death of a loved one? Well, so what? The average person makes about 30,000 MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST decisions/choices each day. S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S What’s your choice about Jesus? Believe Him or not. 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 Adelphos 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The New Testament says 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 that Jesus came as our second 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 chance Adam. His sacrifi ce 31 30 31 offers us forgiveness because He was the only sinless per- SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER son that ever lived. He took S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S upon Himself every one of 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 the world’s pandemic viral sins and died on the Good Fri- 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 day cross—offering us not 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 only forgiveness but eternal 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 life now and on Judgement 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 Day. Better yet, He promised all his followers an eternal physical and spiritual Easter DEADLINES: resurrection body. EDITORIAL - 5pm Thursday prior to publication. Life’s Good Friday chal- lenges affect everyone ever DISPLAY ADVERTS - 5pm Friday prior to publication. born. Easter is a matter of CLASSIFIEDS - 3pm Monday prior to publication. choosing resurrection life ev- Adverts and readers' contributions may be phoned, emailed, posted or dropped into the ery day. It means inviting the Opunake & Coastal News: Phone (06) 761-7016 or a/h (06) 761-8206, heart of Jesus to beat within Email: [email protected]; Address: 23 Napier Street, PO Box 74, Opunake. us. Choose the living resur- www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz rected Jesus. Choose life. He Phone/Fax (06) 761-7016 is the only victory over death. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, May 21, 2020 NEWS AND VIEWS 3 The Lockdown Our fi rst taste of freedom Three freedom campers was obviously an easy one relishing their first They mentioned the beach, opportunity to travel were the walks, the bike trails, found enjoying a leisurely the cafes and the Op shops lunch on Saturday at as attractions. Plus the “very Opunake’s Arty Tarts café. friendly people,” said Anne. “It’s beautiful, especially The Garden Festival and coming to Opunake,” said particularly the Yarn Bomb Sandra Morris. “It’s a gem of were also mentioned. “It a place,” added Irene Krutz. seems like a nice, close knit The three friends from community. It’s hard to get New Plymouth were freedom a community together that’s camping by the lake and so creative,” she continued.. had just one complaint: ”It’s obviously very creative.” Out for a Sunday drive to Tiddley who had owned “We love Opunake but Added Irene and Sandra, give their 1931 Model A the immaculate vehicle why aren’t the Op shops they loved the ceramic Ford vintage car a spin were for six years had given open?” said Anne Brough. seat and the sculptures. Tiddley and Rose Cox from it a general tidy up. Irene added that she and The three friends who “go Egmont Village. The couple With 80,000 miles on …“We were going to go to back a day or two” also were treating themselves the clock it still had the Iran but now we can’t so we share an interest in walking to fish and chips and original (also immaculate) decided to go to Opunake and tramping and were Seated from left Sandra Morris, Anne Brough and Irene taking them to Opunake upholstery. The left instead.” Their second choice clearly having a great time. Krutz with Arty Tarts manager Richard. Paton. Beach to enjoy them hand drive “cruises at before continuing around 50 miles an hour” said the mountain to home. Tiddley.

Kaiah Bloor and Blake Harkness (both 17) were enjoying their last day before returning to Opunake High School. He felt the experience of lockdown had been valuable and had taught him to be self-motivated . ABOVE: Madison Kuriger (right) and from left friends Dallas Pita and Veronica Kay Tapsell and Maddi Townsend who would soon be A busy time for hairdressers from Stratford on their ALUMINIUM returning to school. One commented that she felt she fi rst trip out after the end JOINERY learnt more at home during the lockdown than at school. of the lockdown had been visiting relatives locally and were enjoying a brunch lunch of fish and Sixteen covid-19 chips at Opunake Beach. • Windows The couple originally from • Bi-Folds Auckland had retired to • Sliding Doors cases in Taranaki Stratford two years ago • Entrance Doors and said they were still • Conservatories Continued from page 1 national border being open settling into Taranaki • Garage Doors again, but not in the short and added “We love it.” people stay at home.“ Though term, and said the rest of • Inserts/Retro Fitting everything had been slow,” Pita commented that the world is still struggling. Before ...... …..and after. with an average house in Call today for a free he was glad to see the Covid Aretha who is also involved Maree Seymour one of hairdresser Rhonda Crawford’s Auckland now $900,000, measure and quote situation was improving. with Everybodys Theatre fi rst clients post lockdown. Maree said she was delighted buying in Stratford had “I think the Government said they hoped the theatre IN YOUR AREA has done the right thing. It with her new look. left them money to enjoy EVERY WEEK. would be up and running in their retirement and visit was a diffi cult decision, but June, though any food on Rhonda Crawford who owns Turn Heads in Opunake said Ph: (06) 758 8073 it came out a lot better re- she had been busy and was working longer hours to cope their children in Australia. sale will be pre-packaged. “The people are so friendly, Fax (06) 758 4157 sult.” He added, “It’s going Seating will be upstairs only with the demand. Email: [email protected] to take a while to get back Karla Tito, owner of Hairazor in Opunake said they too “ said Pita, and help each Web: www.rylock.co.nz and have a maximum of 40 other added Veronica. “Our to normal.” He said he was people and the theatre will be were also “very, very busy” and added ” Everyone’s been looking forward to the inter- very patient and grateful and we’re grateful to see them.” neighbours are awesome.” cleaned between screenings. .

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34 Egmont Street, New Plymouth 4310 Ph (06) 759 4252 | Mob 0274 888 222 (06) 278 4786 [email protected] | www.insuretaranaki.co.nz (06) 278 4786 4 NEWS AND VIEWS Thursday, May 21, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS COUNCILLOR’S COMMENT Unusual times The last six weeks have been unusual. In the future, I our meetings online. Other papers. Social media has that these have resumed The world may be a little think, we’ll be looking back groups I’m a part of have fi lled some voids but there is now. I appreciated the different for a while yet. at this as a historic event. taken to online meetings too. nothing like seeing your own Council Contact centre staff We’ve proven we can adapt Not being able to go out, get No commute, just an easy community’s current events. that were there to answer to change and diffi culties a haircut, celebrate events stroll down the passage to I’m so pleased they are back. a vast array of questions and carry on. and having to fi nd new and the offi ce. I’ve missed the book about rubbish, and rates, Take care creative ways of getting Catching up with friends group at our library but I am and a quick chat. things done has been a big and family. I’ve missed grateful for our Library Plus I missed being able to Karen part of this time. this. We’ve had a couple of and all the books that are attend the ANZAC day Cave Staying at home hasn’t birthdays plus Mother’s Day available online. And for the service but it was so Eltham Kaponga bothered me that much but I in this time and we couldn’t library staff that have created heartening seeing all the Community Board have defi nitely missed some be together to celebrate, but new online programmes for tributes that were created, Chairperson things and been extremely I’m extremely grateful for children and adults, to catch the services on the radio, grateful for others. Karen Cave. the technology that allowed up or to chat about books. and poppies around the I have enjoyed the I’m grateful for Council us to have a video get- I’ve missed the weekly community. We found a slowdown in life. No rushing staff who worked hard so togethers recycling and green waste way to commemorate this out the door in the mornings. we could continue to have I’ve missed our community collection and am so pleased day in new ways.

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Leah Hohaia, who has just graduated with a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing is seen here with her proud grandmother on graduation day. Leah grew up in Opunake and is a former student and prefect ot Opunake High School. Her grandparents Donald and Teresa Hohaia were born and bred in Leah Hohaia, newly graduated. Opunake. Sadly, Donald has now passed on. We’ve got the lot! Leah is now working for Wintec Hamilton. Zero rates rise for South Taranaki A zero rate increase for businesses, some of which contribution from our Long ‘shovel ready’ projects. 2020-2021 is among the can be actioned immediately Term Investment Fund These are: Nukumaru measures proposed in the while others are more to realise this proposal. Station Road, Te Ramanui Prompt On-Farm Tractor, Truck & South Taranaki District long term and will require There will be no changes o Ruapūtahanga, Waimate Call Out Service Motorbike Council’s Annual Plan.. additional planning before in levels of service, and West water mains replacement, desludging the Qualified Mechanic/ Wheel Alignment South Taranaki Mayor, being implemented,” says we will continue to meet Phil Nixon says in light of Mayor Nixon. our current and future Hāwera WWTP Anaerobic Mechanic Repairs General Tyre repairs the COVID-19 pandemic “Following the Council’s infrastructure needs without Lagoon, Hāwera Business the Council’s focus for the Long Term Plan, rates were compromising future plans Park infrastructure and next year will be on ways it projected to increase by or our overall fi nancial Waimate West Reservoir. QUALITY TRACTOR TYRES can support the community around 3.36%. However, position,” he says. The Council will proceed AT COMPETITIVE PRICES through the recovery and given the fi nancial burden Mayor Nixon says these with projects such as undertake activities to COVID-19 will place are just the fi rst of several the Manaia Community stimulate economic growth on many families and initiatives the Council Facility and Swimming Cameron’s Tyres using, where possible, local businesses we are proposing will consider over the Pool upgrade, district businesses and contractors. to have a zero % rate rise. coming year. “We will pathways programme, and Automotives “This Annual Plan In addition, the Council is look to work closely with and bring some of their BROADWAY SOUTH - STRATFORD proposes a range of proposing a freeze on fees businesses, Iwi and other capital projects and other PH: 06 765 8401 - 021 061 3895 measures aimed at bringing and charges and is offering partners to develop further development initiatives relief to residents and payment plans and remission measures that will support forward in their 2021- 2031 of rate penalties for those the ongoing welfare of our Long Term Plan (such experiencing fi nancial district.” as the Hāwera Business hardship,” he says. As well as the zero rates Park and associated Mayor Nixon says the increase key relief measures infrastructure work and the Council is able to achieve include a nil increase to fees Eltham, Manaia, Ōpunakē, the zero rates rise due to and charges, payment plans Pātea and Waverley Town the prudent and effective and rate penalty remissions Centre upgrades) fi nancial management of for those experiencing the organisation by staff and fi nancial hardship. Mayor Nixon says 0800 200 210 elected members over many The Council will look while the Council is not www.helrimu.co.nz years. at how to support longer formally consulting on the “This council is in a sound term economic recovery Annual Plan the public can AIR CON & fi nancial position and we are by seeking Government make comment and give COMMERCIAL DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL RURAL POULTRY VENTILATION able to take an additional fi nancial assistance for and feedback on the Plan until one-off ($722,500) undertaking six signifi cant 5pm on Thursday 21 May. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, May 21, 2020 NEWS AND VIEWS 5 Scientists discover plastic-eating caterpillar The beeswax-melting a matchbook-sized square of might be able to design digestive system of a pest plastic bag in under a week. tools to wipe out plastic. caterpillar could hold the Clearly, the world would “A better understanding secret to solving plastic need a lot of caterpillars to of how this synergy works pollution solve its plastic problems. may guide future efforts to Each year, humanity churns But LeMoine says design the ‘perfect’ plastic out some 300 million tons of that’s not really the point. biodegradation system,” he plastic and ships it around “Waxworms are not an says. the world before dropping immediate solution to plastic it into landfi lls. And the pollution,” he says. Waste Management problem doesn’t stop there. However, if scientists In the half-century since can unravel what makes plastic exploded into our these caterpillars and their lives, tiny bits of it have gut bacteria fl ourish, they spread through our oceans, our ecosystems and even our bodies. So far, humanity has struggled to get rid of it. But there may be new hope for a solution. Scientists say they’ve found a caterpillar It’s not too late to book your that loves to eat this non- SHED MAINTENANCE biodegradable waste. The insects won’t save us from for winter our plastic pollution, but fi guring out how they digest A caterpillar having a banquet of plastic with a nice juicy hand to nibble on if he wants the garbage could help offer some protein. Have you got yours booked? up a solution. Call today or Email us at [email protected] “Nature is providing us metabolize plastic. That ate plastic actually had hydrocarbon chains are the WAREA with a great starting point work included separating dramatically higher amounts same things that make up the to model how to effectively out the bacteria from the of gut microbes. fossil fuel-derived plastics biodegrade plastic,” says waxworms’ gut and growing These caterpillars aren’t used so ubiquitously by biologist and study author it on its own in the lab. They some mutant evolved for humans. Christophe LeMoine of found that one particular the modern world, either. “The waxworm and its Brandon University in species of bacteria could These so-called waxworms gut bacteria must breakLorem ipsum Manitoba. “But we still have indeed survive on nothing are actually bee pests that down these long chains (in a few more puzzles to solve but plastic for a year. invade beehives and live off honeycomb),” LeMoine before using this technology, But it wasn’t just a miracle the honeycomb. says. “And presumably, so it’s best to keep reducing bacteria behind the diet. To a human, gobbling because plastics are similar plastic waste while this gets Instead, the scientists up delicious honeycomb in structure, they can also fi gured out.” discovered a “very close may not sound the co-opt this machinery to LeMoine and his Brandon working relationship” same as munching on a use polyethylene plastics as Simple but Significant between the caterpillar and plastic bag; but for these a nutrient source.” In fact, Helping Taranaki families with a range of simple, University team have been professional funeral services, with affordable caskets and urns researching the caterpillar its gut microbes. Both can waxworms, the two are some of their gut bacteria larvae of the greater wax consume plastic on their nutritionally equivalent. even seemed to do better moth. The researchers were own. However, when the The researchers say that eating plastic. particularly interested in two work together, it rapidly the structure of honeycomb How much plastic can 0800 236 236 how this caterpillar, together accelerates the plastic wax actually consists of a group of very hungry 233 Carrington Street, New Plymouth with the microorganisms in biodegradation. What’s very long chains of carbon caterpillars eat? According www.asimplecremation.co.nz its gut — its microbiome more, the researchers and hydrogen, molecules to the scientists, about 60 — could break down and found that caterpillars that called hydrocarbons. These waxworms chewed through A contemplative Highland calf L OPUNAKE LAWYERS Thomson O’Neil & Co. A Our Opunake Office is attended by: Robert England on Wednesday & Fridays W for buying and selling houses, farms & businesses; Trusts, Wills and Estates. 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Grant Phillips - 027 318 4129 [email protected] 6 NEWS AND VIEWS Thursday, May 21, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS OPUNAKE FIRE SERVICE Scrub fi re gets out of hand Opunake Brigade is back to let you know burning were turned around before and going as a strong wind Sadly one medical call out Road north of Opunake. training on Monday nights rubbish/waste in urban areas we got there. The owner arrived. Unfortunately it got was to a cardiac arrest during Two Brigade members now we are at level 2. We is prohibited by the Taranaki had got the fi re out. Another into some dry scrub along the Level 3. Unfortunately it wearing breathing apparatus are still keeping our social Regional Council under brigade arrived fi rst and river bank and away it went. was not a good result despite with a high pressure hose distance and trying to Rule 34 of the Regional Air made the scene safe. Our Both Opunake’s appliances, the best attempts from the reel extinguished the fi re but manage the new normal as Quality Plan. The council is biggest fi re for a while was Manaia, Kaponga ,Rahotu, brigade and St Johns. Our the car was a write-off. best we can. Level 4 was taking green waste again at a scrub fi re out the back of three tankers and Ngamotu’s thought go out to the family Till next time stay safe nice and quiet with only a the transfer station. the Pihama Cricket Club. rural tanker, plus a long and friends. few call outs to rubbish fi res At Level 3 we were called Some embers from a control four hours fi nally got things At level 2 we have only had Craig Dingle in people’s backyards. Just to a meter board on fi re but burn the day before got up under control. one call to a car fi re on South Chief Fire Offi cer Black petrel survives South American capture ordeal One of the Hauraki Gulf’s 2007, has been found alive them”. iconic black petrels caught with its partner at a breeding “We have voiced over the by a boat in Ecuador in burrow on Great Barrier fi lm in Spanish and with the support of extension offi cers we will be able to get this in LOOKING FOR A the hands of South American REAL ESTATE fi shermen. We want to see how this is received and PROFESSIONAL build on this fi rst initiative” YOU CAN TRUST? says Janice. The Trust has organised multiple visits of local longline fi shers to Great Call Viv Scott today for help Barrier Island after seeing with buying, selling - or the interest Adam took in for a friendly, confi dential black petrels once he had chat to discuss your options. spent time at their breeding grounds. Recently two staff who work at Lee Fish spent a night on the colony. Tom Viv Scott A black petrel thinking about a 12,000km fl ight to Ecuador. Searle of Lee Fish says M 027 441 4596 “We support these trips E [email protected] Island. Seabird scientist Biz The Trust has already are more open to hearing Bell was astonished to fi nd funded ground-breaking messages from their peers because seeing black petrels the bird alive. “Despite the satellite tracking of young so we thought it might raising their young has a crew caring for the bird on black petrels leaving their work to have a kiwi fi sher big impression on fi shers. their boat for four days we nest for the fi rst time. ask his South American When they later see the birds had presumed it had died “The tracking showed these counterparts to join him in around their boats they know because it had never been young birds do a heroic looking after black petrels” there is a chick dependent seen again back at the colony 12000 km fl ight straight to says the convenor Janice on them and this makes the in the intervening 13 years. Ecuador, into waters thick Molloy. “Adam Clow who fi shers extra vigilant with Phone: 06 761 8999 | 027 422 4394 We were over the moon.” with fi shing boats” says fi shes out of Whitianga has their fi shing techniques”. The Auckland Zoo Penny Whiting, Chair of the become an absolute devotee On their maiden fl ight black ** DISCOUNT TYRES ** Charitable Trust has recently Auckland Zoo Charitable of the birds after spending petrels head straight for supported an outreach Trust. “We wanted to do time at the colony with Ecuador. initiative to encourage more to help them survive.” researchers. So we fi lmed Credit Wildlife Management Ecuadorian fl eets to adopt The outreach programme him on his boat talking about International Ltd. seabird smart fi shing has been undertaken by his respect for black petrels practices to help protect this the Southern Seabird and the measures he uses to Miraculous survival story. rare Hauraki Gulf seabird. Solutions Trust. “Fishers reduce the risk of catching Credit Ed Marshall. SAFE asks how money will be spent in the primary sector Agriculture Minister Damien have questions though about “The best way to address training. O’Connor has announced how this money is going to New Zealand’s increasing “Horticulture should be our Specialists in Tyres & Hydraulics that as part of this year’s be spent, and how it will animal-welfare problems is number one growth sector, budget the Government is actually improve animal to remove animal welfare so we’re pleased to see the We stock a wide range of batteries to invest $5.4 million over welfare.” from the primary industries Government invest in this four years to improve animal “The Ministry for Primary portfolio and establish area.” and automotive accessories welfare. 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Mike learned the grocery Ohope he is looking forward If we don’t have it, we will trade while working at to doing the same here. get it. That is the message Opotiki New World under Mike King and Dee Young, owner Jimmy Heal before “I’ve met some pretty cool the new owners of Manaia spending six months closer people while I’ve been here. Four Square have for their to home at Ohope Four I want to be involved in the customers. Square, going through the community and I want them Mike and Dee who both process to enable him to be to feel they can come in hail from the Bay of Plenty able to pick up a Four Square here.” took over at the beginning of franchise. February. Having been active in the “Last year when we saw community while living in that Phil was advertising the property was the first time OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE we’d been to Taranaki,” says Mike. “We saw Phil and Adrienne in September / October and made a couple of visits. We liked the feel of the town and the surrounding areas. We saw what the area had to offer with the Proud to support Coastal families golf course, the sea and the 06 759 0912 mountain. We liked the look New Manaia Four Square owners Mike King and Dee Young. 257 Devon St East, NP of the shop and we could see vospers.co.nz the potential for the future produce stand. Mike says and has carried on paying Community Board until dev elopement of the store.” he wants to promote the the 10 per cent bonus it merged with its larger Mike and Dee have two fresh food departments and which Foodstuffs had been neighbour in Whakatane, daughters. Katy attends get deliveries arriving at the paying their staff during the something which Mike Hawera Intermediate School store more often so stocks lockdown period. says he opposed. He stood while Mikayla, who is on a stay fresh and shelves stay “If people keep shopping for the larger body, and in golf scholarship in Nebraska full. with us, we can keep a crowded field narrowly is currently helping out at Promotions have included employing people,” says missed out. FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS: home while problems with one for Mother’s Day. Mike. “It was quite a proactive Agricultural & Electric, Fencing & Shelter Belts, COVID-19 in the United Mike and Dee had been at Before coming to Manaia, board and a lot of stuff was Stockyards, Retaining Walls, Residential, States are being sorted out. the store for less than two Mike and Dee lived in Ohope done,” says Mike. “We were They say they are keen to be months when the lockdown and had met while working always looking at ways we 180 Rev. Post Rammer. part of the local community came along, posing new as deputy registrars at the could improve the area and Member FCANZ and want to hear from challenges. They made Whakatane District Court. make community grants to Ph Steven on (06) 278 5949 or 021 298 5106 their customers about any deliveries to vulnerable They both studied online people needing help.” additions they would like to people in the community with the Open Polytechnic see to their store. New types and at one time bread was of New Zealand. Dee studied of bread, including a gluten- given away. Another time early childhood education free variety have been they got in a crate of apples and was a teacher for 10 added, as well as seafoods, which they were giving years, while Mike studied new petfood and products away free, although anybody Business. from companies they had who wanted to could make Mike has seen and worked dealt with while previously a donation which would go on both sides of local living in the Bay of Plenty. towards paying for groceries government. He was the Other new products and for those less able to afford Whakatane District Council services they are looking them. revenue manager for 13 at include chicken’n chips Mike sees he wants keep years and he served two and bringing in a new giving jobs to local people terms on the Ohope Beach SAFE asks how money will be spent in the primary sector Good habits encouraged by Taranaki Civil Defence Taranaki Civil Defence has increase our bubbles, and go encourage the use of those SIMPLY LIVING IN OPUNAKE commended all residents back to work. good habits for individuals, 3 1 1 1 in their efforts to combat The fact that COVID-19 families and businesses – so 11 Ponderosa Place, Opunake COVID-19 in the region. is still present in New play it safe.” Here is your chance to grab this attractive gem of a home that is positioned on an easy-care Zealand, with a low number section, is low maintenance being brick and located down a cul-de-sac with a mountain view. Taranaki Civil Defence of cases per day, we need to Alternate Controller Sue As you enter the home you are greeted by the timber panelling entranceway which takes you Kelly says that as we move through to the spacious dining room, followed by the well positioned kitchen that offers good into Level 2 we need to bench space and breakfast bar. Walk back through the dining and you are welcomed by the continue the good habits If we don’t have it, light filled lounge which faces out to your private backyard that overlooks farmland. achieved over the previous seven weeks. we’ll get it! Back down the hallway you will find the 3 double bedrooms, spacious bathroom comprising of “Taranaki has done an a spa bath, separate shower and toilet. The second toilet is positioned near the entranceway, excellent job to contain the Opening hours: along with access into the single garage. This home has been loved and well maintained by virus in the region. 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Thursday last week came as than ever we need to be of planning sessions looking Local Go Taranaki campaign a great relief as the arrival of checking in on our friends, at how to stimulate various to encourage shopping Jonathan Young Level 2 Covid-19 restrictions family and neighbours and sectors of the community locally. The campaign aims MP for New Plymouth meant many of us were able doing what we can to help. from the creative, and media to support our region’s National Party to reclaim some sense of Even if it’s a quiet cup of to energy, construction businesses, enterprises and Spokesperson: Energy & normality in our lives. tea and a conversation, I and infrastructure. It is their goods and services and Resources As a country, we have think it’s important that we heartening to see our brand really builds on the Team National Party sacrifi ced a great deal pull together to support in of Taranaki practicality and Taranaki philosophy. Spokesperson: Regional under the lockdown and we whatever ways we can. resourcefulness shining By shopping locally we Economic Development (NI) should be duly proud that As I mentioned last time, through and I am confi dent give our small businesses National Party our combined efforts have JONATHAN YOUNG MP FOR Taranaki is well positioned we’ll pull through and be the confi dence to keep Spokesperson: Arts, Culture severely restricted the spread NERW PLYMOUTH to deal with this situation. stronger on the other side of going, and maybe employ & Heritage of the virus. We have the primary produce this crisis. more staff, which in turn newplymouthmp@ We now face two challenges: to be busy. Particularly in that people need, and the One pragmatic idea launched will support our economic parliament.govt.nz keeping the lid on Covid-19, construction, as there is skills and determination to last week is something we recovery. and getting the country back a backlog of work to get make our way through. can all get behind. Venture Look out for the Go Local to work and people back in through and consents issued jobs. already, but then they’re Over the last few weeks, expecting to hit a lull later in through my conversations the year. with businesses and A thousand people a day Safety at the General Election employers I’m hearing that have been applying for an A range of measures will be Day. Where possible larger to vote at a voting place or up,” says Alicia Wright. people are expecting the unemployment benefi t, and put in place to help make it venues will be used to give register for postal voting and Alicia Wright says it is next three or four months their wellbeing is very much safe for voters and election voters more space. have their voting papers sent important for people to workers to take part in the “Some people will not be to them in the mail. enrol early and keep their 2020 General Election and able to go to a voting place, “Voting services can also be details up to date so that they referendums. but they will still be able to delivered to small clusters of receive information about The Electoral Commission is vote,” says Alicia Wright. voters who are in isolation the election and referendums continuing to work towards Voters who are older or during the voting period in the mail including an delivering the election and have a medical condition using takeaway voting, EasyVote card which makes two referendums on 19 that places them at high risk which is when voting papers voting faster. September, which is the date from COVID-19 can choose are delivered and picked set by the Prime Minister in January. Changes are being made to the way the election will be run to meet the public health requirements Climate Justice take a for COVID-19. “Safety measures at voting places will be based on swipe at EPA decision advice from the Ministry of Climate Justice Taranaki non-compliance with and the damage on fi sheries Health,” says Alicia Wright, say they are extremely conditions or supervening and customary rights, Chief Electoral Offi cer. disappointed that the insolvency’. Surely the marine ecosystem health “They include queue Environmental Protection EPA should be listening and amenity?” asked Ms management and physical Authority (EPA) has granted and following the advice,” Cheung. distancing, as well as the OMV Taranaki Limited the said Catherine Cheung, “We can’t bury our heads in use of hand sanitiser and green light to drill another spokesperson of Climate the sand and pretend that the protective gear.” ten exploratory wells in the Justice Taranaki. bits of good stuff like nature Advance voting will start Maui fi eld offshore from “This is unbelievable jobs, renewable energies two days earlier than Taranaki. considering that we are still and wellbeing budget, are planned on Saturday 5 “Disturbingly, there is no watching the FPSO Umuroa enough to turn our climate September to spread voting requirement on OMV to fl oating vessel saga unfold. and social crises around. over a longer period and provide a bond or obtain With Tamarind Taranaki The bad stuff like fossil reduce congestion in voting public liability insurance in Limited in liquidation, BW fuel exploration and mining places. The number of the consent. Offshore is considering must also end decisively, advance voting places will “The recent Court of Appeal leaving the Umuroa at the just like how Covid-19 lock- be increased, especially on judgement on the Trans- Tui fi eld offshore, unmanned down brought to the halt the weekend before Election Tasman Resources Limited and potentially uninsured, climate wrecking travels and (TTR) seabed mining while the government sorts emissions. application clearly laid out how to decommission We need to redefi ne our out the need to consider the site. It’s a catastrophe in values system and priorities the requirement for public the making if a wild winter to ensure a just recovery liability insurance and bond. storm hits the aging vessel from Covid and enable a The latter would ‘address with its estimated 40,000 truly sustainable, fair and costs of remediation for barrels of oil onboard. 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A new campaign aims to The Go Local campaign two months, returning not encourage everyone to create so many home-grown a reminder to think and get Taranaki backing its sees Venture Taranaki just to a new normal, but to a spend locally, this will jobs and are the lifeblood of go local enterprise or on local businesses to support partnering with the region’s new better. Rekindling pride help preserve jobs and our economy. Melissa and I a local product with your our economy, our recovery three district councils, and support for our local speed up our community’s have always been happy to spend, knowing that every and our future. regional council, business enterprises and products is recovery. We need to keep support Taranaki fi rms and dollar spent with locally groups around the Maunga, an important part of that,” as much money as we can we’re hoping others will too. sees a signifi cantly greater Go Local, Go Taranaki and regional media channels Justine says. in the Taranaki region, and We also want to hear what proportion stay in the region encourages Taranaki to develop a collective The region’s Mayors are where possible we need our you think of our proposed – up to three times as much people to get behind local approach to championing behind the campaign and district’s people to think plan giving preference to in some studies,” says enterprises and products our region’s makers and the difference it could make local fi rst. If you can fi nd it Taranaki businesses who Justine. and put their wallet where merchants. around the Maunga. in the Stratford district, buy contract for NPDC projects, their home is. “Now more than ever, we “Our local businesses need it in the Stratford district.” so head to newplymouthnz. “Go local includes looking “COVID-19 had had a ask everyone in Taranaki to our support more than ever,” “I’ve been blown away com/BackOnOurFeet to give for local (or if not available, big impact on our region’s put their wallet where their says South Taranaki District by the incredible spirit our us your feedback,” Neil says. then New Zealand-made) enterprises and economy, home is, and to use their Mayor, Phil Nixon. “We are people have shown during Customers will be able to products when you’re at the and as we start to look collective purchasing power all in this together and every lockdown, uniting against share their local purchases supermarket too – our region towards getting back to to make a difference and dollar spent locally supports Covid-19 and supporting our while enterprises will produces high-quality, business under Alert Level champion our region.” our friends and neighbours, amazing frontline workers,” have an opportunity to get everyday products like 2, we all need to be helping “The more we can grows employment, and says New Plymouth District behind the movement by butter, bakery goods, cheese, our enterprises return to support our Taranaki-based sustains the communities Mayor Neil Holdom. downloading and displaying and meat. So you can help operating profi tably as enterprises and products, the that sustain us. Please, shop “We need to take that spirit the Go Local badge across out with just your everyday quickly as possible,” says sooner we can begin our road local, but shop safely.” and Go Local like never their website, social media purchases as well.” Venture Taranaki Chief to recovery and reduce the Stratford District Mayor before and help all the hard- channels and storefronts. Executive Justine Gilliland. negative impacts of the last Neil Volzke says, “I working businesses who “The badge will act as Searching for South A Chinese Golden pheasant Taranaki’s Volunteer champion showing its coloursful display The National Volunteers The nominations will be Week is coming up between forwarded to a panel of 22-26 June, and one of the fi ve – comprised of one highlights of that week is elected member from each the chance to thank these community board, as well amazing, often unsung as the Mayor – and four LEFT: At the Stoney heroes of our community. superheroes will be selected. Oaks Wildlife Park near “We’re looking for the From these four fi nalists, the Inglewood you can see superhero of superheroes,” 2020 Volunteer Superhero spectacular birds like this says South Taranaki District will be chosen. one as well as many diverse mayor Phil Nixon. “Nominations are open animals. “Because of Covid 19, the now so start thinking about Council has had to think a who your local stars are little differently this year. A and please send the forms get together with food and a in before 9am on Tuesday nice cup of tea isn’t realistic 2 June,” says Mayor Phil. for us in this environment, “I know there are hundreds so the community is being of great people out there asked to nominate their who are the lifeblood of our South Taranaki superheroes. community and we want to We want to hear about hear about them.” the people who make this district hum – they may All fi nalists will receive be part of a charity, a a cash prize of $300 each, Riverlea Contractors would like to THANK YOU, social organisation, or just with the Superhero of our valued customer for your business and volunteer quietly in the Superheroes receiving a support over the 2019/2020 season. neighbourhood, helping out further $500 to donate to a at church or at the school, South Taranaki community RCL can confirm that we are operating marae etc,” Mayor Phil says. organisation of their choice. under the present Covid-19 requirements. “Wherever they work, we want to acknowledge their Level 2 allows us to carry out our normal winter commitment and say thank programme: you.” Hedgemulching • Race work & track maintenance • Fert spreading • Digger work • Any truck work • Carting Our opening hours have changed. 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Our her year as district governor way of operating had been Louise, who is a member of will be “What If?” the same since the year dot, the Opunake Lakeside Lions “I believe we have got which was not the best way Club will serve a one year a prime opportunity with anymore.” term beginning on July 1. the lockdown to start and Louise will be one of seven “I saw what wonderful look at how we can change district governors in New things Lions were doing in our Lions clubs. They are Zealand, and she says the the community and what wonderful things, but they challenge facing them is one fun they had, so I thought have got to move into the of making sure Lions remain I’d like to be part of that,” future.” relevant to the community Louise says of her decision She cites as an example they serve. to become a Lion. “Then the way Lions clubs have “If our community changes somebody asked me and conducted meetings through we have to change as well.” I said yes. I was asked to Zoom during the lockdown take on more and more roles where physical interaction Taking over as Louise’s in Lions. One thing led to has not been possible. deputies are two Lions who another and I found myself also have local connections. on the path to being district At the District 202D Megan England from the governor.” Convention held in Eltham Club is vice-district Palmerston North in governor with Stephen Earlier this year she, along February she had spoken Barr as second vice-district with incoming district about how the Opunake governor. Stephen now governors from around the Lakeside Lions had farms in the Manawatu, but world attended a training revamped the way they did he grew up in Pihama, the session in Chicago. This things. son of Opunake identities was held shortly before “One of the things that Jim and Gabrielle Barr. COVID-19 had played got me inspired was our He was also Head Boy at Louise Knapman speaking at this year’s 202D District Convention. havoc with international club,” she says. “Lions Opunake High School. Check for catches before reaching for matches Rubbish fi res are unhelpful and requirements vary barbecues or braziers. burned, and management of or traffi c. Otherwise you resource consent from the to emergency services during according to location and Burning of farm rubbish environmental effects. may have to take action to Taranaki Regional Council. the pandemic response – circumstances: is permitted, but only under If you need to burn reduce the problem or stop “All these requirements but such fi res are subject to Backyard rubbish fi res are strict conditions. If they can’t farm vegetation, you can the burning altogether, or and restrictions are separate restrictions and requirements completely banned on all be met, you must apply for a generally do so without you may need to apply for to and additional to any in normal times as well, properties under 5000 square resource consent. Conditions resource consent, as long as resource consent. seasonal fi re restrictions or says the Taranaki Regional metres in any suburb or include restrictions on what smoke is minimised to avoid Any burning of industrial permit requirements imposed Council. township that has a regular can be burned, its source, effects on other people, waste, no matter where by Fire and Emergency NZ,” “It’s important for everyone rubbish collection. where and when it can be the environment, visibility, it takes place, requires a says Mr McLay. at all times to understand Those on larger urban and comply with measures properties must be required to protect the considerate of others and quality of Taranaki’s air,” avoid adverse effects if they says the Council’s Director- want to burn rubbish. Environment Quality, Fred The ban does not apply to McLay. outdoor fi res for cooking The Council’s restrictions or heating, such as hāngī,

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He confi rms DairyNZ employers can keep all their is among those in the experienced staff, including With the national rural sector working with these migrant staff, will unemployment rate forecast Government to ensure the assist them in training new to rise sharply due to 4,500 migrant staff already recruits coming in from other COVID-19, DairyNZ is living in New Zealand and sectors, and successfully encouraging people to working in farm teams can settling them into their new consider work on dairy have existing visas extended. farming lives.” farms in a new Go Dairy campaign that also includes NEED CALF BEDDING? entry level training to help Small Truck loads or Large. their transition to farming. Immediately, there are Truck & Trailer unit available. 1,000 jobs up for grabs on Sawdust, Raw Bark, Dry dairy farms, says DairyNZ’s Shavings, Wood-chip, chief executive Dr Tim Post-Peeling & Conventional Mackle. “For people who’re Barley Straw. looking for work and like the idea of caring for animals and the environment, there are lots of jobs – and career progression opportunities.” 027 384 4822 While the Go Dairy career changers campaign, which is supported by Federated Farmers, aims to create awareness of the job opportunities, there is a big emphasis on ensuring new DON’T ACCEPT A LIFT FROM A staff understand what is STRANGER! involved in farm life. Our Hiab truck is always available to “We want a win-win give you a lift. situation – for new dairy farming employees to be Truck and trailer for general cartage. happy and fulfi lled in their Hay available size 15s - solid clean bales. new lifestyle and jobs, and Lucerne small square hay available, Local silage for farm employers to have Young farmer Thomas Orlowski tending to the milking on a Waikato dairy farm. He bales available. Maize silage mid-April harvest. great talent working for encourages anyone looking for a new career to consider dairying. “It’s a wonderful them,” Dr Mackle says. lifestyle – you’re out in the fresh air surrounded by wonderful animals and people’. He adds that dairy also pays one of the highest in particular in Canterbury, work – and a determination rest of the economy through average wages of all the Otago and Southland. to give their best – will jobs, direct and indirect, primary sectors. Dr Mackle says while new see people new to farming and through the purchase of “For the most part, we’re entrants to dairy farming quickly progress from a goods and services, both in anticipating interested would start off in the more farm assistant position to the farming and non-farming people will be from the junior roles, they can herd manager and then other sectors. regions where there are big anticipate a rewarding career management roles, and even He says Kiwi farmers are job losses in tourism and pathway. ownership later on.” also regarded as the best in hospitality – and where there “Even though they are new Dr Mackle adds that the world for pasture-based is dairying close by. to farming, many people dairy is ever-present in the farming, as well as their care Rusty 027 280 0743 “An example is the dairy already have skills that are daily lives of most Kiwis, for animals and their land. [email protected] heartland of Waikato, readily transferrable and providing nutritious and “Across the sector, they which is also home to the valued on dairy farms,” he tasty food, and it has also make good bosses too. www.campbellcontracting.nz Hobbiton and Waitomo says. long been the engine room of They are well-supported by Caves attractions, and the “This is because dairy the New Zealand economy. DairyNZ, Federated Farmers neighbouring Rotorua area, farming these days is quite Dairy is projected to earn and others with employment where there have been job diverse and there are many the country $19.2 billion advice and other guidance. losses, both direct and in the roles, from doing the farm in export revenues in the Current statistics show of local support businesses.” books, to working with fi nancial year ending on the 48,000 people employed machinery, working with June 30. This translates to in the dairy sector, 34,000 Other dairy farming animals, and managing an estimated total of $43 are working on dairy farms – regions where there have staff, and making full use of billion in economic activity the remainder in processing been signifi cant job losses technology along the way. as a result of dairy being and support operations. include the South Island, “Skills from previous strongly intertwined with the Dr Mackle says opening

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Taranaki Civil Defence. “For these reasons, we are Federated Farmers, FMG, Campbell-Smart’s “There’s no barrier to “Gypsy, or Moving Day, urging Taranaki’s farming Fonterra and Ministry of is a date when dairy farm community to plan ahead Primary Industries have workers, contractors, and take practical steps to developed guidelines to sharemilkers and herds minimise unnecessary transit minimise the risks and Women critical to traditionally move farms,” and risk of transmission. negative impacts. Those says Taranaki Civil Defence These could include anticipating a move on 1 Controller Craig Campbell- minimising the number June are advised to keep primary sector change Smart. of people you come into up to date with those Since 2010, the Agri- “At this stage, we don’t contact with and taking note organisations’ websites. Women’s Development know what the alert level of those you do, minimising “We also know that Gypsy Trust has helped more than will be on Gypsy Day on 1 any unnecessary travel, and Day puts a lot of pressure on 4,000 women lead change in their farms, communities, careers and businesses. And that focus has only accelerated during the COVID-19 challenges for New Zealand and globally. Chair, Linda Cooper, said the Trust’s work in empowering women to accelerate progress and change in the primary sector and rural communities “has never been more critical Linda Cooper. than now as we face a new world post the emergence of we will look to revert to live and work in relative COVID-19. face-to-face delivery when it isolation and a valued “All of our unique is considered safe and when outcome of participation in development programmes our participants feel safe to our programmes has been have a face-to-face do this as the connection and friendships and networks component and the lockdown networking elements of our which extend into normal called for a review of every programmes are vital. Many daily life. This supports course so we could continue of our programmes have high-impact, diverse to connect with, support and online content already and networks of women across empower women through a this will continue after Alert the primary sector and it’s challenging time.” Levels are over. fair to say those networks “We knew there would “Like most people-facing are probably stronger now be an increased need for organisations our priority, than they’ve ever been.” our programmes within the over the past six weeks and In closing, Linda Cooper sector and also from new as we move into the future, said the profile and role of people who will be attracted is the personal safety of our New Zealand’s primary to enter agribusiness as staff, course facilitators and producers has never been a result of the enhanced participants. more important. recognition of its importance “Throughout the lockdown, “Our team is in daily contact to New Zealand’s health and we’ve been in fortnightly with women who work in prosperity.” contact with our partners, all facets of this country’s Linda Cooper said participants, facilitators and agribusiness sector and all programmes either suppliers to ensure they are we’re constantly struck by Calf Meal continued to run, were aware of our plans. the resilience, determination postponed until a later date “We have a group of 25 and focus of our food BHL has a full range of proven calf meals and or set up for online delivery. amazing facilitators situated producers to maintain and milk powder at very competitive pricing. “The response of all around New Zealand increase its contribution to participants has been and it has been important New Zealand’s health and amazing, reaffirming the to gauge how they, and our economy.” Ring for details: Peter Steele 027 206 7540 demand for what we do and participants, feel about face OSFLO Print RobAdvert Topless 027 247Concept 1658 | Office 0800– Stratford 222 707 Pressthe impact our programmes to face contact as we move The Agri-Women’s have for women on farm through the Alert Levels.” Development Trust - 90mm x 254mm and in the value chain. 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OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, May 21, 2020 FARMING 21 Revival of Natural Farming-the looming compulsion Good stewardship of the micro-organisms was development, although land frustrating, as increasingly the irreversible nature of ineffectual in both the damage to the atmosphere The rise of Extinction veterinary fi eld, and with and oceans is sinister, and Rebellion, non-violent the human health condition, cause for far less rejoicing protest and activism similarly in escalating as the Antarctic ice-sheets focusing on deleterious decline. cascade imminently into industrial enterprise, has Commercial imperatives the ocean. This will see a given pause for thought and drove inertia, and massive rise in the rate of refl ection on how and why suppression added to media sea level rise inundating we do things the way we do subservience which had the coastal low-landa, creatirig with business that interacts effect of restraining progress alarming population re- with the environment. by farmers themselves location issues. The ocean Greta Thunberg’s turning back to traditions acidifi cation matter is passionate plea to counter and time-honoured equally alarming, also arrogance and” denialism methodologies of food irreversibly imperilling regarding fossil fuel production. calciferous ocean life-fonns emissions has been pushed from phytoplankton -to to the fore during 20 I Extinction Rebellion lobsters. The curse of fossil 9, with school students appears to have re-focused fuel industries holds far demonstrating their alarm, attention back onto the less cause for celebration, and frustration with fundamental fl aws of both even if Hydrogen Fuel Cell policymakers inaction. unsustainable fossil fuel technology and solar power use, and the deleterious were suddenly adopted. ‘· ; Globally, reaction against impacts of chemical ecocidal environmental agriculture. This will herald In both cases of hurnan degradation has now for farmers and consumers folly the twentieth century eclipsed anti-war and anti- Geoff Downey. alike, the revival of health spawned, the results of apartheid demonstrations care by prevention of avoiding the warnings of the 1960’s and 1970’s. ‘uncertainty’ has quelled The ‘post-modern’ food stages of usage appeared disorders which ecologically of whistle-blowers have The students realise the concerns of the poorly producers concur with to have advantageous sustainable agriculture been calamitous. Future mess the industrialists errors informed general public in the the Extinction Rebellion features. However, before (ESA) promised, and which generations will judge have spawned is a legacy of rich countries particularly. activists, realising that too long the misadventure was for too long repressed. harshly the deniers’ of fi nancial expediency and, Neoliberal economic theory pesticides, herbicides, and drove symptoms Dr Blake A return to prosperiry1 catastrophe fossil fuel commercial consideration has compounded disaster other groups of chemicals warned about, essentially as well as self-esteem for industries ill-effects of produced, and they don’t like associated with these two used in farming are an soil acidifi cation and the farmers adopting ESA climate change, mass the fact that the irreparable areas of crisis. Such time aberration, a symptom of mineral depletion. This will quickly tum the tables extinction, and mortal damage creating accelerating wasting has driven the a fundamental fl aw with was dubiously countered on the structurally fl awed affl iction humanity had to mass extinction of essential glaring catastrophe of ‘Modern Agriculture’, by the rise in the use of dead-end modem agriculture bear due to head in the sand’ life-support systems mass extinction of crucial strenuously warned about supplementary feed, and aberration, a cause for great attitudes the media, research continues with little more biodiversity Greta Thunberg by Rachel Carson (Silent veterinary chemicals celebration. and academia spinelessly than lip-service (platitudes) and Extinction Rebellion Spring), and Dr Michael (especially antibiotics) Renewable energy systems foisted on us all. from the culprits and their recogn~se, galvanising Blake in his work a little for diseases increasingly appear now to be of prime mass media and political resolve to see progress later he published in the affl icting the livestock. For focus for research and Geoff Downey sycophants. Irresponsible towards alleviation fmally 1960’s also. soil-borne pests and crop political decision and policy occur. Curiously, there exists a diseases, the pesticide and formulation has failed to Making up for lost common factor with the herbicide industry rose to NZ FARMERS LIVESTOCK rein in ‘corporate cowboys’ time will see closure of fossil fuel industry which prominence as an illusory and the outliers of global coal-fi red power stations has spawned climate benefi cial practice, Rachel custodianship of the fossil accelerate, and alternative change, and Modem Carson vehemently warned For all your fuel industry, and also zero-emission fuel sources Agriculture which gave about, as pollinating insects among food producers. for heating and transport rise to a massive increase (bees especially) became Livestock requirements We have witnessed replace petroleum in the in non-communicable imperilled as (collateral Servicing the Coast foot-dragging regarding near future. Likewise, we disease especially, and that datnage’. independent research in can expect to see farmers is the deleterious overuse Farmers had become to both fi elds of safe energy, globally turn away from of synthetic nitrogenous be at war with the farmed Contact and food production. the catastrophic effects of’ fertiliser created with large environment, as consumers Nondisclosure clauses and chemical agriculture’ and amounts of petroleum paidthe price with declining Tim Hurley - 027 445 1167 gag orders constraining quickly and effi ciently return product. Farmers were health. The pharmaceutical Bryan Goodin - 027 531 8511 whistle-blowers articulating to traditional knowledge beguiled by this dangerous industry had found the their concerns, in both of food production largely product, which, in the initial constant rise of resistant fi elds, has delayed remedial abandoned since the early steps, and the catch-cry of part of the twentieth century.

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Ph: 06 758 9133 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, May 21, 2020 WHAT’S ON 25 Okato and Districts Historical Society Chaddys Charters is coming out of hibernation Okato and Districts room in the Community Trust from Pungarehu to Oakura. in the wider community. Historical Society are re- rooms. By osmosis, this stretched These are available for opening the History Room By adding the many Jubilee to include Kahui, Newall, study and research by those situated in the Community and school photos, then Tumahu, Patua, Kirihau, interested. Trust building at 47 biographies the store room Koru, Waireka and Copies can be made at Cumming Street in Okato was soon inadequate, so Omata, besides the Coastal reasonable rates. on Wednesday June 3. the larger room was offered settlements., New membership is An idea was fl oated in the by the Community Trust to Today the Inc has been welcomed at $10.00 per 1980s by folk concerned the Group. By affiliating dropped from the name, and year. Come and join our that local history was being with the New Zealand purchase of modern scanning industrious historians and lost, to gather what photos Historical Society the local and collating computers computer whizzes. And share and ‘stories’ together they group became the Okato and has provided copying of your family stories. had and form an Historical Districts Historical Society thousands of photos and Open each Wednesday Group. They first met in Incorporated, with a brief the protection of originals, morning from 10 until private homes until the to gather, collate, record as well as the collection of midday or by appointment. Community Trust offered and preserve memorabilia, many autobiographies and Meg Cardiff them the newly added store photos and local histories family histories and events ph 7524 566

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