Christmas Parade Attracts Big Crowd

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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 Christmas Parade attracts big crowd The Okato Christmas Parade held on November 29, setting off down Carthew Street at Where to now for closed 6.30pm, was watched by a huge Manaia buildings. Page 7 crowd of onlookers. The iconic event was hosted by the Okato Community Church and was well-organised. Maori wardens ensured that onlookers were off the road, although it has to be said, they were kept busy by excited children. Opunake guinea pig for The parade was headed by new banking trial. P 11. a police car, sirens blaring and lights fl ashing. They were closely followed by pipers and drummers playing Scotland the Brave. Several children were close behind with banners bearing the name of the music. The fi re brigades of Ngamotu A hands up for aspiring and Okato were represented and boxers. P14, 15 were accompanied by occasional bursts of their sirens. There were about 15 fl oats with many community groups and clubs represented. Predictably, Santa made a popular appearance accompanied by two reindeer. The Okato Lions’ fl oat featured a huge kiwi and an attached sign The impressive Okato Historic Society fl oat came third in the competition. notified that it was their 50th anniversary (1970-2020). Coastal Taranaki School judged the overall winner of motocross riders zooming brother George especially Okato Vets, peopled by a was well represented by the competition. along were a popular sight. appreciated Santa making number of cow/people, wished their imaginative float, With their nativity theme St They were runners up in the an appearance. Natasha, us a Moo-ry Christmas. The which had an unbelievable Patricks church were fourth competition. who said the parade was A Kick in the Baubles, a fl oat was was judged fi fth in the number of blue and white in the competition. The Okato and District “amazing” was keen on lot of fun. Page 23 competition. balloons. They were Many Coastal Motocross Historical Society fl oat was Harold. Their father Zac intriguing and took third said it was the first Okato place. Christmas they had attended Harold the friendly giraffe and was impressed that it was of Life Education Trust made a ‘good family event.” his usual appearance, waving After the parade completed vigorously at the crowd. two circuits of Okato the One family from Opunake event concluded with a watched enthusiastically. sausage sizzle, burgers and New manager and new Jimmy particularly enjoyed other treats at the Coastal name for Pukeiti Cafe the motocross riders. His Taranaki School gymnasium. Page 26.

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23 Napier St, Opunake council to create a Māori by councils. The Committee support for removing the 52 Tasman Street, Opunake constituency or ward. was told that any objections poll provision, and reportedly The Policy and Planning to Māori representation intends to introduce the Specials Valid To 15 December While Stocks Last Committee supported a proposals should be handled necessary amendment this recommendation for the by the Local Government term. See us online at www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz FOR ADVERTISING OR EDITORIAL PLEASE PHONE/FAX (06) 761-7016 2 NEWS AND VIEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS STDC Maori LLettersetters toto thethe Otakeho’s community Award winners on their great continue to keep it clean, Ward chairman Kelvin Putt along work which does give our otherwise we will have no EEditorditor I spoke against a Maori with local iwi Ngaruahine province something to feel earth at all, just one smelly Ward at the South Taranaki also aren’t very happy as in good about, but every one of piece of nothing. District Council Maori Ward 18 months their community us must continue this great Tom Stephens Send your your views to: meeting. We are all New hall celebrates its 125th an- work, otherwise we’ll see our New Plymouth Letters to the Editor Zealanders in this country. niversary, and according to streams, lakes, rivers, beach 23 Napier Street, Opunake. Why have a small group of the South Taranaki District frontages and our oceans will Have you been Fax: (06) 761 7016 New Zealanders been given Council the garden festivals become fi lled with unwanted there? email: [email protected] the privilege of having their were about to begin, while rubbish, as seen on TV that own Maori Ward. They also other closed schools in the a particular ocean’s bottom Wow, I visited Tongaporutu You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must have an lwi Liaison Com- area are already being looked was literally fl oating in all and the North Taranaki Three supply your name and address to us. mittee. after and everything looks types of rubbish, which in- Sisters rock formations, Any New Zealander over great, but for Otakeho’s his- cluded plastic rubbish. which I have not been to for the age of 18 living in the torical school. In seeing the photo of Marl- 40 years although I spent “Let’s create your business growth STDC area can stand for Remember these old schools borough’s Des Watson, who many visits to the White strategy together” election in the council. If they around the coast which have has been travelling around Cliffs area. Your only local community accounting firm are concerned about what the been closed down are great New Zealand cleaning up After a very short walk council is doing, speak to tourist attractions, and their beaches, streets and other along the beach coastline, any councillor or the Mayor. communities can easily cash places getting rid of unwant- wow spectacular beauty met They can go to a council in on such an attraction. If any ed smelly rubbish, and has my eyes and camera. meeting and speak at the start historical schools like these recently been in Opunake, It reminded me how lucky about their problem. were overseas, they would all he has collected quite a bit we are to live in Taranaki with Accounting for the future, today A councillor should repre- be quickly locked down and of rubbish along Opunake’s attractions like this for all Hawera - Opunake - Patea - 06 278 4169 sent everybody regardless forgotten about, with people coastline. Taranaki people to visit this Opunake Office hours: of race.The present coun- only seeing photos of these I know people have won sort of place to take in and not Mon & Thurs: 9am-3pm, Wed: 10am-3pm cil has done a good job up and not the real thing. I am environmental awards, but just leave this for our visitors to this meeting when they saying to these tenants, isn’t isn’t it high time people look from out of the province. made a bad mistake and lost it high time they just got their around our own beach front- Absolutely stunning. Well the goodwill of the com- act together pronto? Other- ages? I believe it is. OK we worth a journey. munity by agreeing to lobby wise other tenants could be can easily look after land, but Then returning to the the Government to change found who really care about we must not forget our coast- Tongaporutu Carpark, we the law that allows decisions historic schools and buildings lines, so come on everyone, were rewarded with two about Maori representation Tom Stephens don’t litter our beaches. If beautiful cafes for a coffee to be overturned by a citizen- New Plymouth having any type of rubbish, and a piece of fresh fish initiated referendum. This is look for rubbish bins instead from the very cheerful staff,. a vote against Democracy of just throwing rubbish on Thank-you, even if we were taking away the rights of the Let’s get rid of the ground and walking away. not from Auckland. people they represent to op- plastics Polluting our earth is not on, Ian McAlpine pose a decision they make. One must congratulate all so if we all want our planet New Plymouth People in this area went of those 2020 Environmental Earth to survive, we must to war and some gave their lives to fi ght for Democracy. A council that wants to take away its citizens’ rights to oppose is not wanted in South Taranaki. We need to look for residents who believe in Democracy to stand in the next election. Carroll.J.Walsh . Hawera Little School neglected After a look at the photograph of Otakeho’s old historical school, I wasn’t very impressed one bit, simply because whoever the tenant is hasn’t done anything about keeping it clean and tidy, as it is right full of high grass, no doubt plenty of weeds all over the grounds, and the building itself looks terrible Registered office: 23 Napier Street, PO Box 74, Opunake and unpainted. It looks so Phone: Office (06) 761-7016, A/h (06) 761-8206 dilapidated it is in a really great need of an extremely Tongaporutu and the North Taranaki Three Sisters rock formations, For advertising, email: [email protected] huge makeover.. For editorial, email: [email protected] For accounts, email: [email protected] www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz Deadlines for copy Opunake place names Editor: Bernice McKellar We fi nd we are working Service columns where (Notes produced by J.S. Journalists/Sales: Rolland McKellar, Bryan Kirk very late on a Tuesday night incidents can occur on the 1822 and died in Brisbane in Stronge) 1881. An artist of consider- to put the paper together for Monday and Tuesday. Advertising/Production: Vanessa Smith The fi rst survey of the Opu- able merit he was appointed it to be at the printers fi rst Production/IT: Shane Butler We do appreciate your nake Township area was draughtsman to the New Zea- thing Wednesday morning. contributions, so thank you Delivery: Thursday, fortnightly made in October 1867 by land Company and came to Our deadline for copy is in advance for your co- Nelson Carrington. It was not New Zealand in the Tory. He Registered as a newspaper. Monday 10am. operation. Editor until 1879-80, however, that a took part in many of the early Member of the Community Newspapers Association of New This gives us an opportunity complete and comprehensive explorations of New Zealand. Zealand to proofread the copy. survey was completed - this In turn he was goldfields We continue to receive a Opunake & Coastal News time by C. Finnerty. commissioner, district sur- The Opunake and Coastal News is Paste Up Night The origins of some of the veyor and volunteer soldier in distributed free to every home and lot of material on Tuesday and are struggling to process place names in the Township the New Zealand Wars where business within the rural area are as follows: at Waiari he was awarded the bounded in the north by the New it all as well as put together the paper. Heaphy Road Victoria Cross for attending Plymouth city border, extending east Is named for Major Charles a wounded comrade under If you have trouble meeting to Egmont Village, and around to the Heaphy the only colonist to heavy fi re and at great per- edge of Stratford, south to the this deadline can you let us be awarded a Victoria Cross. sonal risk. Later he was chief (06) 278 4786 Hawera city border and inland to know. The son of a clever artist surveyor at Auckland, MHR (06) 278 4786 Kaponga and through Eltham. This deadline does not on Lord Wellington’s staff, for Parnell and judge of the apply to the Cops and Fire Major Heaphy was born in Native Land Court.

Ring HelloRing Rolland speaking, Hello Rolland Stephanie speaking could you put some wood on the fire please! OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 NEWS AND VIEWS 3 Locals turn out in force for Okato Christmas Parade

Clockwise from right: Coastal Taranaki School won the competition with this remarkable ﬂ oat. One question - how on earth did they manage to inﬂ ate so many balloons?

A popular sight in Okato is Glenis and her horse and wagon giving lucky people a ride.

Enjoying the Okato Christmas Parade was this family group. From left are Natasha, Jimmy and George with Dad Zac Foote. Natasha thought the Parade was “amazing.”

ADELPHOS Dog Gone It! Losing a beloved pet can “It’s just a bloody cat!” But dies; possibly because dog desiring to be in my presence. The Garden of Eden, only asked his mum why his much be a sad time. From the ﬁ rst such profound grief deserves owners may be more socially My ten year old border collie, Adam and Eve. Our first loved dog, Archie, lived such day we met I became aware better than cold and ﬂ ippant connected as they walk their Marley, can’t use words. But parents were expelled not a short time. Mum answered, of the short life that our dismissals. dogs and meet other dog she speaks to me in a bond of only for their disobedience “Archie had to squeeze a first dog Penelope would Since there are so many owners who can grieve with silence beyond words as she in believing Satan but for human lifetime of dog love have, by human standards. kinds of pets, this article them. Have you noticed many glances upwards and then lies their desire to become their into your heart in nine short Many of you, from your own will focus on man’s best people walking their cats? down at my feet. Sometimes own god (Genesis 3:5-6). years, son.” The lad could experience, will immediately friend—our dogs. Apologies If God is the source of God’s Holy Spirit speaks Sound familiar? But the only tearfully sob and say, understand the grief of losing to cat lovers. I will mention, all love, one wonders if the and comforts us in a silence good news is that when Jesus “But it’s still not fair, mum.” your own pet. But, sometimes however, that research tells letters in the word dog could beyond words. returns God clearly promises No, it’s not fair. But God bereaved pet owners have us that women who only be reversed—GOD. After Will our previous pet that He will re-create an is a source of comfort in our been criticised with the own cats typically suffer all, my dog watches over me dogs be with us in heaven? entire and eternal new world time of loss and grief, even clichés, “For Pete’s sake, it more than male or female when I’m sad or happy and The Bible isn’t clear. But (Revelation 21:1 and Isaiah for our pets. Thank God for was only a bloomin’ dog!” or dog owners when their pet follows me around constantly here’s an observation: God 65:17). our dog friends and other pets didn’t kick animals out of A grieving ten year old boy too. Adelphos

HAWERA KITCHENS. THE KITCHEN BROTHERS. Contact Klint or Lance 24 Glover Rd, Hawera | 06 278 7044 (06)(06) 278 4786 [email protected] 4 NEWS AND VIEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Extra buses to run as Christmas shopping ramps up Extra Saturday bus services Bell Block and Waitara, Plymouth, Bell Block or says Chris Clarke, Transport family outing on the bus, part of the Council’s focus are on the way to eliminate and on The Connector Waitara, plus a morning Services Manager for the rather than an ordeal in a on improving lifestyles for traffi c and parking hassles service linking Opunake service from Opunake Taranaki Regional Council hot car crawling through Taranaki people. “If these for families caught up in the and Hāwera with New through to Hāwera and on to which provides the services thick traffi c only to fi nd no services are well supported, Christmas shopping rush. Plymouth via Normanby, New Plymouth, returning in through its contractors parking handy to town. we will be able to offer For the next three Eltham, Midhirst, Stratford, the afternoon. Tranzit Coachlines and “If you’ve never given the more in future years.” Saturdays, extra bus services Inglewood and Egmont “It’s an ideal way for Pickering Motors. buses a go before, this might will run on Citylink Village. Christmas shoppers to avoid “The annual gift-buying be the time to try.” routes throughout New Up to six Saturday services traffi c and parking hassles,” pilgrimage can be a fun Chris says the services are Plymouth as well as from will run for those in New AEA STAINLESS A Christmas cake to cherish Jetter Tubs After the feedback I’ve had I have made it often since – I’m always a bit suspicious of fl our and 1 tsp baking From the odd bolts box regarding the Apple Spice (indeed I’ve never used of the red and green things powder. Repair, replace, rebuild mild and stainless steels, bolts, Cake recipe I put in the paper another Christmas Cake you get in mixed fruit and Mix in with the fruit pins, bushes, washers or start from scratch! (an advertiser on Friday recipe since) not just for orange peel etc and I never mixture. Concrete cutting, yard galvanised pole repairs and said she had made it three Christmas but for birthdays think nuts belong in cakes!). Line tin with two layers of same day service! times) I thought I would etc. Add 2 cups of sugar. paper. share a recipe given to me It’s quite a moist cake and Soak the above in a small Bake 3-4 hours@120 111A TASMAN ST, OPUNAKE by a cousin some years ago never fails to get lots of bottle of raspberry fi zz degrees Celsius with whom I was spending compliments. overnight. The cake can be iced with PH: 06 761 8834 Christmas. So impressed Soak overnight: Cream 225g butter and 1 butter icing or with almond was I with the Christmas I kg of mixed fruit (I usually tbsp of milk powder. and royal icing. Cake she made I asked if I stick to a combination of Beat in 4 eggs. could have the recipe. sultanas, raisins and currents Add two and a half cups Editor Are you playing the goat?

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Volunteers at the Opunake Fire Station before going on the Foodbank Drive. Foodbank aims for festive cheer The annual Opunake deter the volunteers turning in this lovely weather,” along with the fi re police on par with the number they She said she wanted to thank Foodbank Christmas Food up to the Opunake Fire Opunake Food Bank chair van, St John Ambulance, made up last year. the groups and individuals Drive was always going to Station on Monday evening Linda Campbell greeted support vehicles from Linda says anybody who who had supported the go ahead rain or shine and before doing their rounds of everyone. Sinclair Electrical and others missed out donating to the Foodbank Drive, as well as so it did. the town’s streets. At 5.30pm the fi re siren toured the Opunake streets Foodbank Drive can still the people who had donated The driving rain failed to “Thanks for turning up sounded, and two fi re trucks with volunteers collecting leave items at CoastalCare. to it. donations for the festive season. These volunteers included cadets from the Opunake Surf Lifesaving Club. This year the St Pauls ChurchLorem ipsum youth group had done a fund raiser with the church matching them dollar for dollar, the proceeds going LEFT: Sorting through towards a big shop for the donated items the next Foodbank. Cabinet Making, Glass Supplies & Other groups also provide morning. support. A cheque from Custom Joinery Solutions the Pihama WI was used to buy frozen chickens bought Donald & Ian Murray locally. 027 242 8379 Linda says the schools 06 764 8616 have given them a list of 027 348 9445 families in need of help. This 136 High Street, Eltham year it appeared the Foodbank would be making up about 30 [email protected] Christmas parcels, which is www.elthambuildingsuppliers.co.nz L OPUNAKE LAWYERS ABOVE Thomson O’Neil & Co. Sorting through donated A Our Opunake Office is attended by: items the next morning. Robert England on Wednesday & Fridays W for buying and selling houses, farms & businesses; Trusts, Wills and Estates. An unusual friendship. Just one more Thank you Gail Simmons of Stoney Oaks, Inglewood for supplying the enchanting photograph. issue this year, Y Mark Utting on Thursdays December 17. for buying and selling houses, farms & businesses; Trusts, Wills, Estates and refinancing matters. The deadline for E this issue is Wednesday R FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS December 9. 30 TASMAN ST, OPUNAKE Don’t be late. S PH: 761 8823

Wishing our customers a Happy Christmas and a safe festive season 06 278 8035 | 158 High St, Hawera 6 NEWS AND VIEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS OPUNAKE COPS Beware of scams of technology and social net- a website, carry out a web untoward ensure someone fi tted. Keep garden sheds and this may be no more than an working applications to ex- search to see if you can fi nd out knows where you are going, garages locked when not in annoyance it is of real concern tend their reach to a wider au- whether or not it is fraudulent as much as possible about use. Keep hedges and plants and only a matter of time dience and increase their like- Further information about what you’re checking and around doors and windows until someone is badly hurt. lihood of prospective victims. cyber safety can be found how long you expect to take. well trimmed - don’t give This can be achieved via the online at the Netsafe website We ask that you be vigilant burglars a place to hide. Remember to wear your following delivery methods and if you notice anything out Other great prevention seatbelt. Still a few of you of unsolicited email, social Rural property owners of the ordinary note it down, advice can be found on the NZ out there throwing it on networking profi le or post, please be aware there has suspicious people or vehicle. Police website www.police. when you see us. No good text message, advertised on been some activity that is of In light of this recent govt.nz or www.snap.org.nz. I’m sorry. Put it on when CONSTABLE KYLIE BROPHY a related web site, cold call, concern to us. There have activity we would like to offer I would also stress to all you get in the car. If we Instant messaging (e.g. Face- been a number of reported some advice, Put yourself road users, remember to drive see you reaching for it just book Messenger, Windows rural burglaries in our area in a burglar’s shoes. If you to the conditions. We haven’t because you see the Police First of all we would like Live Messenger, Yahoo! over the recent weeks where ‘think like a thief’ you will had too many accidents on car expect to get a ticket. to apologise for the lack of Messenger, Skype, Google ride-on mowers, quad and be able to identify signs of our roads of late and we column in the recent issues of Talk, WhatsApp, WeChat). 2 wheeler farm bikes along security weakness in your would like to keep it that way. That’s about it for now. the Coastal News. For it is with Cyber safety is the safe with petrol and various small home. Lock your doors and We are still having the Remember, if you have any your help that that enables us and responsible use of items have been stolen. windows when your home usual problems with idiotic info for us give us a call to keep our communities safe. Information and Com- Rural New Zealand has a is unattended. Record the drivers that enjoy ripping we are more than happy All information will be munication Technologies reputation for tightknit, sup- serial number of expensive up the grass verges in town to help. Alternatively you treated as confidential and (ICT). Here are some on- portive communities. You electronic items and including those of private can call Crimestoppers no information is too small. line safety suggestions. can help us by knowing your photograph these and other residences. We continue to at 0800 555111 with all - Don’t give out any pri- neighbours, exchanging con- valuables. Keep valuables have local wannabe racing anonymous information Online scamming also on vate information over the tact phone numbers and keep- out of sight like jewellery, drivers continue leaving their Beginning of festival sea- the rise. Internet scams can internet or through mobile ing those numbers handy. cameras and electronic trade mark rubber deposits son. People are starting affect anyone at any time phones about you, your If you live rurally and games. Consider investing on our roads with notably to finish up for the year so being aware of what to family, friends or oth- need to leave the property in an alarm or camera system the worst outside one of our meaning increase of traf- look for and knowing what er people that you know to investigate something and getting sensor lights local schools, while to some fi c. Be aware and stay safe. to do is important to protect - Only accept friend requests yourself and your family. from people you actually know Council seeks feedback on proposed Common types of online - Don’t engage or re- scams include:- spond to trolling or abuse; New safer speed limits - Romance scams report it to the provider Waka Kotahi NZ Transport along the route, improving and 2018. Seven people died risk intersections between - Cold calling scams - Don’t believe every- Agency has set new safe and safety on the highway ahead and 14 people were seriously Waitara and Bell Block along Manaia Combined Facility design - Business email thing you read – make appropriate permanent speed of the busy holiday period. injured. with other safety improve- compromise sure you know it’s com- limits for State Highway 3 be- From Friday 18 December, “Speed is a factor in every ments such as rumble strips, -Employment or work-at- ing from a reliable source tween Waitara and Bell Block the new permanent speed crash. Even when it isn’t the wide centrelines and safety home scams - Don’t hide behind a in Taranaki, following public limits are 80km/h from 360m cause, it can be the difference barriers. -Investment opportunity computer screen. If you consultation late last year. east of Mahoetahi Road to between someone walking Physical works will get scams wouldn’t say it to their The new speed limits, which 400m west of Princess Street away unharmed or being underway this summer with These scams leverage the face, don’t say it at all come into effect on 18 De- , and 80km/h from 430m east seriously injured or even the marking of wide cen- inexpensive and effective use - If you are suspicious of cember 2020, will create a of Princess Street to 300m killed. By making changes trelines and rumble strips, consistent 80km/h speed limit east of Bayly Street. now, we can help prevent and roundabout construction Director of Regional Rela- more crashes on this road and is scheduled to start at the end tionships Emma Speight says reduce the risk of a tragedy. of 2021, subject to obtaining SH3 between Waitara and These permanent speed lim- consents, land acquisition and Bell Block is one of the busi- it changes follow engagement full implementation funding. est roads in the region, pro- with New Zealand Police and “These improvements along viding access to key locations road user groups, as well as with safer speed limits along such as the New Plymouth consultation with the public. the route will help prevent Airport and Port Taranaki, In addition to safer speeds, deaths and serious injuries and a high number of crashes Waka Kotahi is making the on the highway and support occur on this stretch of road. road safer with infrastructure current and future residential “There were 101 crashes improvements. Roundabouts growth in Waitara,” says Ms on this route between 2009 are being designed for high- Speight. No fl ooding problems this time to fl ooding. Seems like all the Opunake Station for a visit work the council has done while in Taranaki. It’s good with diverting excess water to see their commitment to the before it reaches Opunake has smaller stations. worked. A big congratula- A big thanks to everyone tions to David Clark and Ste- for your support with the food ven Chisnell for passing their bank drive. Despite the rain two day First Aid Course. and wind people were still out These are essential skills to giving food. have as Fire Fighters. What a great community. 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Manaia Combined Facility design South Taranaki District Memorial Hall (the Hall) and Manaia Sports Complex in secure extra funding,” says Council (STDC) is seeking Manaia Sports Complex (the 2018 also found it to be earth- Masina. Warea Stables o er the community’s views on Complex) had been closed quake-prone and was closed,” Feedback closes at 4:30 pm grazing from basic grazing to full concept plans it has had de- because they were identifi ed says Masina. on Monday 21 December 21. veloped for a combined com- as earthquake-prone. “After considerable com- adjustment holiday grazing. munity facility at the Manaia “Initially only the Hall was munity engagement, no clear Recreation Grounds. assessed as earthquake-prone direction was received on On this month in Horse treatment, kids lessons and arena hire. STDC community develop- and the Council committed whether there should be one history For all pricing go to ment advisor, Masina Taula- up to $1 million towards its combined facility. However, www.wareastables.co.nz papa, says the plans were de- rebuild. However, a Detailed with a small population and Peter Fraser dies veloped after the Manaia War Seismic Assessment on the a significant financial con- or Phone: Lisa Deane 027 318 1253 tribution from the Coun- On December 12, 1950 Pe- cil already committed for ter Fraser died, aged 66. The the replacement of the Hall Scottish born parliamentarian and the current upgrade of took over when Labour prime POWERLINE FAULTS the Manaia swimming pool minister Michael Joseph Sav- ($623,000), the Council felt age died in 1940. He lost the the most prudent option was AND SERVICING 1949 election ending 14 years to design a combined com- of rule by a Labour Govern- From a fuse or broken insulator replaced munity facility at the Manaia ment. to a complete powerline rebuild Recreation Grounds which As a young man aged 26 in Call: could be presented for feed- 1916, he was jailed for year TOP OF THE LINE back,” she says. Simple but Significant for speaking out publically Helping Taranaki families with a range of simple, “We expect the plans to fi t ELECTRICITY SERVICES against conscription. Yet professional funeral services, with affordable caskets and urns within or near to the $1 mil- when he became PM he in- Greg Lewis: 027 453 0326 lion budget that has been set troduced conscription during Justin Robinson: 027 445 9162 aside by the Council. But if World War 11. 0800 236 236 the community want to see After the war ended he was Powerline Servicing Specialists 233 Carrington Street, New Plymouth any additions, the Council a keen supporter of the United Free line inspections would work with a commu- www.asimplecremation.co.nz Nations. nity-led initiative to try and Free advice | Free quotes

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Professor Shane Cronin, BAYLY ROAD WITH SCALE Professor of Volcanology, University of Auckland, 139 Bayly Road, Pungarehu eieio.co.nz #OPR00881 comments: This top quality, 174.38 Ha (430.89 acre) Tender Closes dairy farm, currently milking approx. 450 4pm, Thursday 10 December 2020 “I think it is good that cows through a tidy, fully automated 44 at McDonald Real Estate Ltd questions are asked, so that bail rotary cowshed. Currently in 3 titles 1128 South Road, Oakura those affected by the tragedy with 3 homes; the main home being a brick 4-bedroom family home set in are able to gain some sense magnifi cent gardens. This farm is well Viewing of solace and satisfaction By Appointment Only White Island, where so many people lost their lives. subdivided, has good race systems, that we will learn from fencing and water reticulation. The land is fl at to easy in contour and has a mix it. I hope that there will and unpredictable and as simply as they can to have a stronger and more of strategically planted live hedging and be recommendations for phenomena. Even with all the public. Looking back, open science communication shelter belts. Currently operating as a improved practice around the knowledge in the world, there are questions as to framework for volcanoes level 1-2 system, this farm is growing about 20Ha of crops, compromising of volcanic hazard management we as scientists will never whether the generic Volcanic and their hazards. The worst 15Ha of Chicory and 5Ha of Maize. and safety in the future. I truly be able to recognise Alert Level System was possible outcome would be With an engineered effl uent storage have no knowledge of any every sign of impending appropriate for a volcano if volcano science agencies system installed in 2019, numerous farm buildings for hay, storage, implements of the details of the charges eruption, nor forecast every such as Whakaari, which has such as GNS Science, or and calf rearing purposes, everything or the points of law they event. much more rapid changes individual volcano scientists is in place to carry on as the vendors concern. I do hope, however, “New Zealand volcano in eruption state than most become too timid to make have done for many years. An adjacent 26.7Ha lease block is possibly available. Blair Burnett that the inquiries keep the agencies, especially GNS of our other volcanoes and public statements on Options include a Going Concern. M 021 190 7728 following things in mind Science and GEONET have produces explosions with volcanic activity for fear of with respect to providing always strived to provide as very little warning. being wrong, or of being science advice: much information as they “I hope that whatever comes prosecuted.” “Volcanoes are dangerous can, as quickly as they can, of these charges, that we advertisingproof Please check your proof carefully and approve it or submitConsumercorrections by the Final Proof AlterationsNZ deadline.lodges complaint You can now approve or submit changes to your ad within the ATOL system at a time that suits you. 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Any term the The vendors have reduced the asking lockdown in August. face steep fees if they need accommodation provider court deems unfair can’t be price and are motivated to meet the Blair Burnett “Consumers who had to cancel, in some cases imposes a cancellation fee, enforced by the trader. market. Phone today for more details. M 021 190 7728 booked accommodation but forfeiting the entire amount it can’t just charge whatever Duffy advises consumers they’ve paid. it wants. Companies must who believe they’ve Duffy said Airbnb allows have a legitimate basis for been charged an unfair hosts listing on its site to use their fees and take into cancellation fee to make a cancellation policies that can account the fact the property complaint to the Commerce result in customers losing could be relet to another Commission. 50 to 100 percent of the customer. It’s hard to argue

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At the end of September thanks to all those who off ahead of the prior year, included closing our kitchen and funder support. “ on 027 383 7926. 2020 Everybody’s Theatre took on the Trustees roles: and a full schedule of for a further two months and We have also been busy It was also acknowledged Trust had their AGM – Your dedicated team of events and activities for the cancelling all further events with a dedicated committee the organisations who have many thanks to all those Volunteers this year to community, and then Covid for the year. Attendance planning and preparing for contributed to our funding who attended and a special keep this special place hit. This closed the Theatre has been slow since we our 100-year celebrations which has also kept us open are: Kim Gatenby – down overnight. During the reopened, but it’s also our next year – this is shaping going; Pub Charity, TSB ALUMINIUM Chairperson, Jane Forkert shutdown we worked hard downtime of the year – it up to be an awesome event Community Trust, STDC JOINERY – Vice Chairperson and on plans and processes on will be interesting to see with something for everyone and COGs. Newsletter Co-Ordinator, what it might be like when how things go and we are and tickets are on sale now Maree Drought – Treasurer, we could reopen, and this fortunate to have community on the website or call Aretha Aretha Lemon. Jenny Bennett - Projection Room Co-Ordinator (shop), • Windows Steven Muller - Website and • Bi-Folds Event Pronto Co-Ordinator, • Sliding Doors Rachael Hughson-How Water network upgrades seen • Entrance Doors - Poster and Flyer Co- • Conservatories Ordinator, Katrina Smith • Garage Doors – Trustee, Mary Young as top priority • Inserts/Retro Fitting – Trustee, Vicky Muller More than 9,400 people had Call today for a free – Trustee, Arnold Hickey - their say on what NPDC’s measure and quote Trustee priority work programmes IN YOUR AREA Graeme Dodd – Trustee. should be over the next EVERY WEEK. The chairperson thanked decade and how more than Ph: (06) 758 8073 all trustees and volunteers $2 billion of public funds Fax (06) 758 4157 for their support over the should be invested. Email: [email protected] year and said; “This last Called the Top 10 Kōrero Web: www.rylock.co.nz year has been interesting to which took place over 11 say the least – we started weeks, the public were asked to give feedback on OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE proposed work programmes from water to zero waste, to tracks and trails, to the climate response to a Marina, to what role NPDC should play in any future Multi- sport hub at the Racecourse. 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We would athletes when Peter Snell American magazine like to thank the South and Murray Halberg both Runners World named Taranaki District Council won gold medals at the 1960 him as the greatest running for partnering with this Rome Olympics on the same coach of all time. initiative.” afternoon, within an hour of Lydiard was himself a All four hubs feature the each other. very good runners. For same technology of the new Srecifically, Murray example, he came second in deposit-taking Smart ATM Halberg won the 5,000 the New Zealand marathon and phones and tablets. metres gold medal and Peter event. These can manage nearly all More than 9,400 people had Snell won the 8oo metres their say on what NPDC’s From Monday there will access financial services. On Monday the hub will banking transactions either online or over the phone. priority work programmes be an extra plus to Opunake The TSB, who operate be launched with speeches Library Plus. As well as the town’s only bank had from the banks and local The phone and tablets allow should be over the next withdrawing books and suggested Opunake as one representatives. it will be the customers to talk directly decade and how more than all the other services they of the centres to host the last of the four regional hubs to their bank and make $2 billion of public funds provide, it will be possible to year-long trial. Two of to be launched. transactions and financial should be invested. withdraw and deposit money the four centres are in the The trial had been due decisions quickly. Called the Top 10 Kōrero here as well. South Island and two are in to start in May, but had A New Zealand Bankers’ which took place over 11 Last year Opunake was the North Island. Stoke and been delayed because of Association spokesperson weeks, the public were selected as one of four sites Martinborough no longer lockdown. Plans for the said a concierge to assist asked to give feedback on around the country to pilot a have banks in them, while hubs will however remain customers will be hired proposed work programmes regional banking hub, along Opunake and Twizel do. The the same. directly for the role by from water to zero waste, with Stoke, Twizel and existing ATMs in Opunake “During the Covid-19 the Library and will assist with library work when to tracks and trails, to the Martinborough. The year- will continue to be used. lockdowns, banks helped long trial brings together six The Opunake Banking thousands of New needed. There may be short climate response to a Marina, periods during the day banks, ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Hub will be hosted in the Zealanders get better at using Merry Christmas from West Coast Monumental to what role NPDC should Kiwibank, TSB and Westpac Opunake Library Plus in online and mobile banking,” when a concierge won’t be play in any future Multi- to help their customers in partnership with the South says New Zealand Bankers’ unavailable, but TSB will sport hub at the Racecourse. smaller country centres Taranaki District Council. Association chief executive support if needed. Now the Mayor and Councillors have the job of deciding what’s in and what’s out of the draft 10- year plan for further public feedback later this summer, followed by final approval of A shared centre for your the plan by the end of June 2021. Introducing “Thanks to everyone who basic banking needs. contributed to the more than 9000 responses received Open 7 December 2020. on options to help shape your local our community over the next decade. Just like your Six of New Zealand’s largest banks have come together under one roof, kids’ Christmas present to make sure your community has easy access to basic banking list for Santa, we can’t do Banking Hub. services. it all and have to balance If you’re a customer of ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank, TSB or Westpac, you needs and wants with our can use our Smart ATM for your cash transactions. For anything else, collective ability to fund please use one of our internet banking and phone booths to connect the future through rates. directly to your bank. We’re looking to reduce our We look forward to welcoming you to Opunake Banking Hub. overheads where possible, Opunake Banking Hub, 45 Tasman Street, Opunake pitching projects to Central

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P: 06 761 8723 Attendance: 0800 288 363 Tasman Street, Opunake 4616 PO Box 4, Opunake 4645 www.opunake.school.nz [email protected] STUDENT SUCCESS The 2020 Senior Prizegiving was a massively succesful afternoon, thank you everyone who was able to attend, and congratulations to all our award winners. Below are some of the major prize winners in 2020.

Nga mihi o te wa ki a koe me to whanau Greetings to you and your family As we near the end of the academic year and as I take the time to re ect on the challenges of 2020, I have am lled with two resounding emotions. The rst of these is pride. Proud to be the Principal of Opunake High School. Proud that we are able to oer our students so many opportunities at Opunake High School. Proud of the many fantastic achievements and the resilience everyone has shown with Covid. Proud of the sta at Opunake High School as we have worked through these challenges. Proud of the work our Board and Home & School do behind the scenes to keep providing the many resources they do. Pam Morris Cup & Medal Nicholas Cup Talia Maree Patene Memorial Trophy for Excellence in Year 11 Subjects I am proud that Opunake High School will continue on it’s journey of growing good people for a rapidly Sportswoman of the Year Female Leadership Lorin Symons changing world thanks to the hard mahi of so many caring and passionate people, people of all ages and Hayley Quinnell Waimirirangi Thomas Wikaira Lena Sharrock Award backgrounds strong in their cultural identity, people who live our dream values of Diligence, Respect, Woolford Cup Te Whiwhia Trophy for Runner-Up in Year 11 Subjects Exceeding Expectations, Aroha and Mana everyday. Sportsman of the Year Manu KÓrero Speech Competition Lexi McQuaig Cameron Quinnell Thomas Tito-Green The second emotion I am feeling at this point of time is sadness. This sadness is because this week I presented my resignation to the Board of Trustees, and from 2021, will be taking up a position at Melville Kui Pikitia Tito Trophy High School. Opunake High School is a tremendous school. There will be challenges ahead, the least of Manu KÓrero Intermediate Maori Speech which is what lies ahead for the Board as they work to nd a replacement, and that sta and students will Aaliyah Thomas Wikaira continue to thrive in these times of COVID, which is fast becoming the new normal! The whakatauki “E kore te tangata e pakari i runga i te wai marino” - A person who remains in calm waters will never get strong. Students of Opunake High School, it is your responsibility is to build a strong waka grafted from the hard work and talent of dedicated sta, so that you are able to navigate in calm waters and when the white water swirls you are able to skillfully navigate away from obstructions to keep to the course of your personal journey. These experiences will help shape a better future and grow good people for a rapidly changing world. With our outstanding students, we know the world is yours.

Sue Spindler Cup & Award No matter who you are or how long you have been here at Opunake High School, you all contribute, Excellence in Year 12 Subjects because without even the smallest contribution we could not achieve the fantastic results we achieve Madeline Symes each and every day. Sue Spindler Award Noho ora mai ano Runner-Up in Year 12 Subjects Peter O’Leary - Principal Dinah Symons

Graham Sulzberger Memorial Cup For Best All Round Boy Blake Harkness Grith Merit Cup McNeil Adams Cup, OHS Medal and Ikaroa Lodge Award for Dux of the School For Best All Round Girl Blake Harkness, with his parents. Meg Gibson SUCCESS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL We recently had three past students just happen to wander by our kura while taking a break from their tertiary studies and post-high school careers. Sarah Haden, Katie Sinclair and Janis Baker are among the many past- students who have transitioned into life after Opunake High School. Sarah is currently studying at University of Otago, Katie studying to be qualied as a Logistics Specialist in the Air Force, while Janis is completing a Peter Kuriger Engineering & Concrete mechanical apprenticeship with Trustpower. When we asked the girls about their top tips for our students they had We Repair Farm and Contracting Machinery - Hydraulic Rams this to say: Diggers and all Buckets - Tip Trailers - Quarry Equipment and - “Keep working to achieve what you want - say yes!” undertake General Maintenance - plus Stainless Welding - “Go and experience what the rest of Aotearoa has to often” - “Take any opportunity given to you Need Concrete? troughs, culvert pipes and lids , bridge decks, box and make the most of it” culverts and bases, inspection pipes and much more….call us. We are hoping to have these three girls back in the new year to share with our 2021 Year 13’s. 889 Upper Kaweora Road - Opunake 0274 526 718 - 06 761 8122

OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 NEWS 13 Healthcare careers expos a hit with Taranaki students In light of the cancellation look around the hospitals their perspective on all the a star, sharing her story/ Taranaki high schools to we can support their students of the Taranaki Careers Expo and talk face-to-face with different pathways in the pathway with passion and contact us if they would like into healthcare training and 2020, the recruitment team staff from throughout the health profession.” enthusiasm. She was very to attend in future, or if there roles.” at Taranaki District Health various clinical and non- Chantal Brophy, Ōpunakē relatable having grown up are any other ways in which Board (DHB) took matters clinical teams about their High School careers in a rural area, which made into their own hands and roles. Feedback from the administrator said, “I took it seem very do-able for our held healthcare careers expo schools that attended was eight year 11 and 12 students students.” at both Taranaki Base and overwhelmingly positive. who were interested in the Jenna Kensington, Hāwera hospitals recently. Brett Zimmerman, New health sector as a possible Taranaki DHB recruitment Students from high Plymouth Girls’ High career pathway. The coordinator said, “Given schools throughout Taranaki School head of department sessions were interesting the great feedback we’ve were invited to attend - Careers said, “Our students and informative. Dr Hannah received from the schools the expos, giving them got immense value from this Lawn (Rural Hospital we hope to make the expo an the opportunity to have a expo. It certainly opens up Medicine consultant) was annual event. We encourage

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14 BARBWIRE FEATURE Thursday, December 3, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Bach accommodation will support young boxers It’s Friday evening at get hold of him through Barbwire Boxing in Opunake Barbwire Boxing. and James(Batman)Langton “ I’m trying to get the is taking his young boxers place up for the community, through their paces. for kids wanting to better themselves. Most of the “I’m telling you guys we’re money goes straight back going to be the best boxing into the club, to get the boys club in New Zealand,” he to tournaments, buy gear and tells them. The passion is improve facilities.” clearly evident in his voice Their training nights are and in his eyes. Mondays, Wednesdays and The Opunake dairy farmer Fridays. After training is had taken up boxing when fi nished there’s a barbecue his rugby playing days dinner and sometimes there were fi nished. Since then he is a guest speaker. Tonight has won and lost the New it’s Dr Matt Verleije. Zealand National Boxing Originally from Belgium Federation Cruiserweight he has been practicing at title and then shifted gear to CoastalCare in Opunake pick up the New Zealand Pro since February, and his Boxing heavyweight title. message was a threefold Now he is the owner of the one, on knockouts, diet and Barbwire Boxing Gym.. drugs and alcohol. “I fi rmly believe we’ll get James said he was a world champion out of this particularly keen to have gym in the next 12 years,” Matt come and speak to he says. “I believe with them as he had concerns the group we’ve got that’s about the dietary habits of achievable, but that comes James(Batman) Langton and Dr Matt Verleije with young boxers on the deck at Barbwire Bach overlooking the his young boxers. As it was, with a cost.” Opunake Lake. Matt had his audience eating That cost includes raising money for equipment and interested in venturing out to send his boxers away to on the water there are a boxing tournaments around couple of kayaks available, the country. To this end he as well as barbecues. has added Barbwire Bach Interest in the bach has to his repertoire. For the already been brisk. last 12 months he has been “I have set this up as a working on doing up living Barbwire Boxing fi tness accommodation that can resort,” says James. “I’ve accommodate 5-6 people had a couple of professional next to his gym. boxers come here and train The bach comes with under me.” He would also bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom welcome any basketball team facilities, lounge and living or rugby players wanting to area, and TV. come and do fi tness training. “If people want to hire it out With the days getting for a day they are more than longer, there is a deck with welcome.” a panoramic view of the He says anybody interested Opunake Lake. For those in booking the bach can

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Come in and see us for a quote. We also stock a Contact: 027 469 2912 38 Ihaia Road, Opunake Email: [email protected] OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 BARBWIRE FEATURE 15 Bach accommodation will support young boxers out of his hand, with his the best for the future.” crossfi t training sessions talk frequently peppered by As well as the boxing at 10am on Mondays, questions. sessions, James also runs Wednesdays and Fridays. Matt spoke about the difference between the slow Our next issue is due out sugars found in fruit and the DECEMBER 17 less useful fast sugars found Phone us today to advertise on 761 7016 in junk food. “Slow sugars are really useful as they are the fuel of your muscles, particularly if you are a boxer. If you have too many fast sugars it turns Proud to support James and to fat.” the Barbwire Boxing Gym and Bach Protein is also important. “If slow sugars are the fuel of your muscles, protein makes up the muscle.” ELECTRICAL Matt defi ned drugs as OPUNAKE “any kind of substance you ingest to change your body • All Cowshed Wiring physically.” In a sporting • Farm Control Systems context he said there are Domestic Wiring penalties including fi nancial • ones as well as bans on • Electrical Inspections taking part for those checked and found to be taking them. Batman takes everyone through their paces. He spoke about the effects No job too big or too small Wiring the Coast - 20 years experience He likened the effects of methamphetamine to going Ph: Craig on 027 207 7775 to a fi sh and chip shop, taking the brain out and putting it in the fryer. “It’s extremely extremely dangerous and very damaging.” He said even coming from a part of the world popularly known for its place in the drug culture he had not really known of it until he came to New Zealand. “It really is one of the nastiest drugs. Try to avoid it at all costs.”

Matt is set to leave these shores as he and his wife Come and see our plan to return to Belgium. James says he was pleased to see three or four others who aren’t part of the usual Christmas specials - group come along for the talk. The Barbwire Bach living room. “I’ve got to take my hat off to Matt. He’s done Rings, bracelets, different types of drugs his research and went out had on the individual. of his way to give this necklaces, earrings The purpose of steroids is presentation. I’d like to growth, so were there to make a special thanks for be a single bad cell in the his year’s commitment to and watches body this could lead to a Opunake and wish him all heightened risk of cancer.

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2020…. What a year!! What’s been happening? An update from the St Joseph’s PTA St Joseph’s Enviro kids planting their way to a Although an extremely greener future challenging year for all, it In June our first post COVID fundraising adventure was to the Le Prou Family farm. Our school enviro group kids has been one of our most and parents went out and planted over 1000 riparian successful on the PTA plants. It was a great day out teaching our kids about fundraising front. Here are how to look after the water ways and the environment. some of the projects our

fundraising efforts are going towards:

Maddie Brown planting riparian plants

Hangi fundraiser Purchasing smart TVs for each In late August the PTA with the help of many families and of our classrooms to enhance local organisations, put on a delicious Hangi. This was St our Tamariki’s learning. Joseph’s first Hangi fundraiser and was very well received. We sold over 320 tickets and had amazing feedback on the quality & portion sizes. We could not have done this without the very generous donations by the school community and local businesses.

Investing in a new Yamaha Ag Day 2020 keyboard for our music It was all sunshine for our annual 2020 Ag Day at school this department to encourage kids year. The kids enjoyed showing off their amazing creations learning a new skill. and pets. The lamb and calves put on a great show, with a wonderful turnout in all sections. The auction was very • The PTA has funded Kelly successful with all funds raised going toward to upgrading Sports for term 4 so our kids our playgroup for tamariki. This would not be possible had the opportunity to learn without the support of the local businesses. A big shout out important team work, ball skills and healthy outdoor fun to our teachers, Ag day committee, judges and auctioneer who made this an awesome day. • Planning is underway for our

playground makeover. We are hoping this project will be underway early next year

• Funding has been approved for an investment into Robotics. This will be a great opportunity for our children to extend their creative minds.

OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 ST JOSEPH’S OPUNAKE NEWS 19

Principal’s Update BMX track for St Joseph’s It has been a pleasure to be part of the St Joseph’s School Community for the 2020 school year and what a year it has been it for everyone – who would have thought Covid 19 would have had such impact at the beginning. I would like to thank everyone who has helped us during the year, your continued support of our wonderful school is very much appreciated. Along with big fund-raising events our wonderful PTA have also provided our Juniors out on the new BMX children with other smaller track opportunities. e.g.: a Fish n Chip Lunch, St Joseph’s Opunake is now lucky enough to have a 1 km BMX track which loops around the school. Acting Actionaki, Book Fair, Class outings, Meet Principal Sandra Connor came up with the idea after seeing how much the kids in her previous school loved it. the Teacher at the Pools, Easter raffle, The school community got involved and it was completed within a weekend. Pie fundraiser, Juices, Slink run, Cookie Mrs Connor secured $4000 grants from Sport Taranaki and Bike On NZ and together we were able to get 12 new fundraiser to mention a few. These bikes and 100 helmets donated by Bike On NZ, which ensures all of our school children have their own helmets opportunities don’t just happen a lot of and are able to use the track safely. The track was opened officially and blessed by Father Vui. A big thank you to hard work goes into them so thank you all those who helped by bringing in machinery and donating countless hours to bring the track to fruition. very much all PTA members you are STARS! Going forward to 2021: Our school will Flat track MX fundraiser start on the 2nd of February as a Teacher In September, the PTA organised an extremely popular motocross flat track fundraiser. This adrenalin fuelled 2- Only Day will be held on the 1st and a day event was held on a local farm with over 300 riders attending. We catered for everyone with 3 different new Principal appointment. tracks depending on skill level. This would not have been possible without our amazing sponsors! Special thanks to C & K Lynskey for hosting and Campbell Contracting for sorting the track along with all the other helpers & I would like to wish all our School sponsors. Community and the wider community a very Happy Christmas and new Year.

Young St Joseph’s riders out on the MX flat track fundraiser

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As the growing capability, and chill makes Stratford an ideal economy and help the on data pertaining to Strategy and Sectors. report indicates, there the opportunity to help location for apples, whereas region’s food and fi bre topography, soil attributes, “Taranaki has proven over is plenty of potential in meet long-term goals of the entire region is suitable sector become more diverse, water, and potential land decades that it has all these Taranaki to increase the building diversity, value, for walnuts excluding resilient, innovative and in- use, particularly looking components in spades and share of horticulture for the sustainability, and market Stratford. Avocados are demand. at the viablity of some key can adapt to continue to region’s future prosperity and supply-chain resilience. temperature sensitive, During their assessment, New Zealand crops that meet market demands over and resilience,” concludes A key fi nding of the however, export could be Plant & Food Research could have potential for time,” says Anne. Justine. released Taranaki Land and considered by landowners conducted a comprehensive commercially successful “This assessment will be of Climate Assessment is that in New Plymouth, Urenui survey of Taranaki’s land, growth here in Taranaki,” there are around 207,000 and Ōaonui, as they meet the environment and climate adds Justine. hectares of land potentially required mean temperature.” databases relevant to the “Successfully leveraging suitable for generic Venture Taranaki Chief sector and region to quantify the opportunities that NZ FARMERS LIVESTOCK horticulture within the Executive Justine Gilliland Taranaki’s untapped horticulture presents is boundaries of the Taranaki explains. potential to support a range about much more than soil, For all your Regional Council. Plant & Food Research of commercial horticultural seeds and climate, or simply The eight mainstream crops were commissioned to endeavours. growing things. 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She connection between women an organisation, particularly the various primary sector is a great ‘connector’ and across New Zealand, such YOUR LOCAL SHED MAKER as it faces new challenges.” organisations. DWN created light heartedly I think there as the annual conference Her journey with Dairy a place that I could use my are many within the tribe and the Regional Leadership KITSET OR CONSTRUCTED Women’s Network began expertise to support, grow that have enjoyed her sense Forums. as a member back in 2010, and promote a productive of ‘fun and excitement’ at “These are where Glenn 0272 969 755 taking part in regional food production sector in Conference. 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Check out our new website www.corkillsystems.co.nz OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 SPORTS/WHATS ON 23 Sandfords Manaia Golf results What’s On Listings November 12. Thursday (Strathmore). night Ambrose. 1. Young night Ambrose. 1. YTB. 2. Fill Nine Holes. 1. Jackson Bucks. 2. Tui & Red. 3. Half ONGOING Tu Mehe. 3. Symes Team. Moorhead (Westown). 2. Decent. Movies at Everybodys Theatre in Opunake: Playing several days and nights each week. 4. Half Decent. Oliva Symes (Manaia). 3. November 21. Saturday November 14. Saturday Riley Otene(Eltham). Men’s Stableford. 1. Josh Refer timetable in newspaper. Men. 1. Phil Elliott. 2. Nine Short Holes. 1. Kian Symes. 2. Paul Hunn. 3. MONDAYS: Tainui Day Centre - St Barnabas Church Hall, 141 Tasman Street Opunake: Logan Symes. 3. Ralph Larsen (Te Ngutu). 2. Kobi Ralph Symes. 4. Craig Jones Each Monday 10 am - 12:230 pm. Information call Jenny 7618080 or Glenys 6558025 Symes. Symes Simpson (Manaia). and Bruce Duffus. Opunake Friendship Club: Meeting last Monday of each month in Opunake Town Hall at Juniors. South Taranaki 3. Drej Climo(Manaia) and Juniors. Chipping and Stroke Play Championships Destiny Climo(Manaia). Putting. Cody Smyth and 1.30pm. All welcome. held at Manaia. 18 holes. 1st Six Short Holes. Under Jaxon Symes Simpson all TUESDAYS Gross Dillin Plimmer (New 10. 1. Liam Gyde. 2. Wallis even. Kobi Symes Simpson Opunake Walking Group: Every Tuesday 10am. Meet outside Club Hotel on Havelock St. Plymouth). 1st Nett. Liam Gyde. Under 5. 1. George and Charlie Smyth. Phone Margaret 027 477 5600 for more info if needed, or just turn up. Campbell(Manaia). 1st Stevens. 2. Jackson Gyde. Junior Ambrose. Hot Stableford. James Smithson November 19. Thursday Shots. Life Drawing Group: Weekly at the Emporium, 86 Tasman St, Opunake 7pm to 9pm. $10 to pay for the model. Models always wanted; male, female, any age. If anyone is interested please call Marianne Muggeridge on 06 274 5713. Adult comedy with yuletide twist WEDNESDAYS “A Kick in the Baubles” is Lisa Keen Audiology at Coastal Care, Opunake: Wednesdays 9am - 5pm, for an the title of New Plymouth appointment call 027 591 4222 - 0800 555 676 Little Theatre’s Christmas show which is currently Okato & District Historical Society open every Wednesday: At the Okato Community in performance. Written Trust Hall, 47 Cumming St, Okato. phone Meg on 06 752 4566. by the British playwright, Opunake Embroiders Guild: Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 10.30am-3pm Gordon Steel, it is an adult at the Opunake Business Centre, Napier St, Opunake. Just come along or phone Sheryl 06 comedy and the tickets have been selling so fast, they 761 8769. have opened up another THURSDAYS night. Eleven years ago, Coastal Young Farmers: Meet 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm at the Okato Bowling Little Theatre produced the premiere of it with the Club. same director as this year, Taranaki Country Music Hall of Fame, Manaia: Running every Thursday night from Christine King, as well as 7.30pm, 11 Surf Highway, South Road, Manaia. the three original males in FRIDAYS the cast playing the same roles. Eltham Business Association Friday Markets: 9:30am to 1pm, Carpark of Touch Point, Reputed to be adult British High Street, Eltham. comedy at its best. In the Singer Songwriters, New Plymouth: Last Friday of the month at Little Theatre, 29 Aubrey Bailey household, Jean just St, NP from 7-11pm. loves Christmas and wants everything to be perfect, Opunake Bowling Club Twilight Bowls: 5.30pm at the Club. while her husband Frank, is WEEKENDS as close to being the Grinch The Historic Cape Light & Museum: Open 11am – 3pm weekends, Bayly Road, Warea. as they come. When the SEPTEMBER 26 2020 TO FEBRUARY 8 2021 snobby in-laws arrive for dinner along with the loud, ‘Home Work’ Taranaki Art 2020 Exhibition: At Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth. bawdy neighbour with his NOVEMBER 16 TO DECEMBER 18 sexy wife, Julie, chaos ‘Once Upon a Starry Night’ Exhibition: At the Village Gallery, Eltham.. reigns. Harry and Doreen from “A Kick in the Baubles’ It does have its serious DECEMBER 3 moments though. A surprise Doreen, and Kelvin Stephens Julie, and Suzy Adair as the Summer of Racing : At the New Plymouth Raceway. visitor may bring a lump to as her husband, Harry. ‘surprise visitor’. DECEMBER 6 your throat. Their daughter Alex It runs through to December BLUE CHRISTMAS: At St Barnabas Church, 141 Tasman st, Opunake. 7pm. The eight cast members is played by Michelle 12 but you had better hurry are John Lawson as Frank, Rawlinson. Adam Sedgwick if you want tickets as it may DECEMBER 7 his wife Jean is played by plays two characters, Gary be sold out. Opunake Banking Hub Launch : At the Opunake Library Plus, Tasman St, Opunake. Nicola Bleasel, with Tasha and Darren, with Kaila Go to littletheatre.co.nz to DECEMBER 24 Paton playing her sister LeMaitre as Gary’s wife ﬁ nd out. Opunake & District Business Association Christmas Parade: 7pm start. DECEMBER 27 Summer of Racing : At the New Plymouth Raceway. On this month in history JANUARY 7 2021 Take a Kid Fishing : Opunake. more details to follow. NZ involvement in Vietnam War ends JANUARY 8 2021 On December 11, 1972 them army personnel. (one will roll down further south Opunake Community Baths pool Party: At the Pool, 5-7pm. Prime Minister Norman Kirk airforce person lost his life). and invade more southern JANUARY 9 2021 announced the end of NZ’s The NZ involvement used regions. That was almost 50 Opunake Beach Carnival: At the Beach, 10am-3pm. volunteers in the Vietnam years ago and we are still military involvement in the Opunake Surf Club Disco: 6.30pm at the Surf Club Vietnam War. He said the War, unlike Australia where waiting! last of the soldiers would be conscripts were sent. Mr Kirk also ended home by Christmas. Supporters of this war peacetime conscription and Deadlines for GET YOUR LAWNMOWER & A total of 37 New Zealand subscribed to the domino no government since has re- contributions for our CHAINSAWS SERVICED HERE! servicemen and women had theory – if we don’t stop introduced it. We service all types of LAWNMOWERS, BIKES, been killed, all but one of the Communists there, they last issue of the year is December 9. CHAINSAWS & RODS & REELS Kiri Te Kanawa debuts at Covent Garden CALL OUR FRIENDLY SALES TEAM AT THE On December 1, 1971 She became a leading soprano Kiri Te Kanawa soprano in the world in the made her debut at Covent 1970s and 1980s. 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A slapstick musical began singing at age 11 and Come and see our incredible collection of Elvis comedy about street gangs has danced for as long as she and washed-up boxers set in can remember. records and memorabilia. a prohibition-era speakeasy Josh has sung and acted is the next offering from but is not a trained dancer. Hawera Repertory Society. “I was always optimistic Bugsy Malone will hit the that it would happen, I was Hawera Memorial Theatre just waiting for it to restart. stage in February 2021, a It’s a great concept,” he full year after the youth cast says. While a little nervous fi rst began rehearsals. about dancing on stage, “We’re so pleased we can he’s choosing to focus on IT IS put this show on. We stopped each part of the process as it ESSENTIAL production and indefi nitely Ph. 06 278 7624 | 027 498 2942 comes. TO PHONE postponed rehearsals back in Email: [email protected] FIRST “We’ll jump that hurdle March 2020 and to be honest 51 Argyle Street. Hawera PLEASE direction, sound, properties They both fi rst performed when we reach it.” we weren’t sure we’d be able and stage managing for Hawera Repertory in The gap in development to resume,” says Samantha alongside each of the the 2013 production of The and production has allowed Turner, director. department heads. The show Wizard of Oz. Hawera Repertory Society to CLOSING DOWN SALE The cast and crew were not also features a live youth “Blousey’s just moved to ensure they can successfully willing to fully cancel the band. the city, she’s looking for stage the show during 30% off all Shrubs show and agreed to reassess Bugsy Malone is played by a job, she’s kind of shy but Covid-19 levels 1 and 2. things later in the year. They Josh Bird, a year 12 Hawera also strong-minded,” she Society president Ron returned in early November High School student. His says. “We fi nish shows on Scott says they will be taking and are making the most of love interest Blousey the Saturday and I move every precaution to ensure Sale the opportunity to start over. Brown is played by Abigail into my hall on the Sunday. the safety of the cast, crew, “There’s an absolute continues on hedging and shelter trees Landsborough. Abigail I was really excited to hear audience and musicians. embarrassment of young heads away to university we were going to go ahead “We’re really lucky here. Includes: talent in this district and almost as soon as the show before I left. I’m doing a That isn’t the reality for after we did Annie last Banksia, Norfolk Island Hibiscus ends. Bachelor of Arts majoring in many places. We’ve just year, we were eager to offer They are the leads in a Education and Psychology successfully fi nished staging and Pohutukawa something that could really 40-strong youth cast aged and French so it’s going God of Carnage and we give the youth an opportunity 11 to 18 years old. They to be busy. Later in life know this will work too.” to shine,” Turner says. will all sing, dance and I’ll come back to the stage Tickets for Bugsy Malone The talent extends to the act. Abigail says the show though.” will go on sale on Thursday production team too - there Growing on the Coast for the Coast will be her farewell to the Abigail is using her acting, 26 November 2020 from are youth assistants assisting Hawera Repertory stage as singing and dance training iTICKET.co.nz or at the 183 Tasman St�eet, Opunake | Ph. 06 761 8067 | www.newlifenurser�.co.nz with choreography, musical she focuses on her studies. in her role as Blousey. She Hawera iSITE.

Entry form for Opunake Christmas Parade 2020. Opunake and District Business Association Please type or print legibly Presents Opunake Christmas Parade 2020 Name of entry …………………………………………………………………………. Thursday 24th December. Gather from 6-30pm onwards for 7pm start. Assemble on Layard street from Tasman street down towards the Rest Home. Type of Vehicle …………………… Length (mtr)………………………………. Please be prepared for judging from 6-30pm as prizes will be awarded this year at 6-50pm outside Opunake Players, Winners will be given a flag to show on the parade. Prizes are awarded based on No of Adults ……………….. No of Children………………………………… 1/ Best effort 2/ Most creative Responsible person …………………………………… Please review the parade safety rules and guidelines below and retain for your records. 1/ Parade officials will inspect all entries and reserve the right to eliminate any entry that is in violation of these rules. Contact Number…………………………………. 2/ The Parade will start at the Tasman street and Layard street corner and end again at that corner. Email address …………………………………………………………………………………………. 3/ No one may leave or enter your float once the parade has begun. Rule acknowledgement 4/ Please cover all open wheels for safety so marchers cannot snag clothing or be pulled under wheels. My printed name or signature below is my bond that I understand the rules 5/ Your entry may not exit the parade before it is ended. and guidelines for the Christmas parade and warrant that my/our entry 6/ No Alcohol is allowed. will fully comply. 7/ For the safety of the public we ask that no items be thrown from your entry. 8/ All motorized vehicles must have wheel watchers (people) on both sides. Name ………………………………………… or signature……………………………………….. 9/ All entries must have clear identification. 10/ Changes in the parade line-up on the day of the parade will be made at the sole discretion of the parade officials. Please email this to [email protected] 11/ A representative must make themselves known to official (Clem Coxhead) on arrival or drop into Aretha Lemon @ CoastalCare, 26 Napier St Opunake. Entries must be received by December 17th For further info: call Clem Coxhead 06 761 7082 or 027422389 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, December 3, 2020 WHAT’S ON 25 Once upon a Starry Night at A Christmas the Village Gallery The Village Gallery’s Gift from Bob latest exhibition ‘Once Upon a Starry Night’ runs from November 16 until Screening at Everybody’s December 18 in Eltham and Theatre on Saturday 5 and features work from their Sunday 20 December at 7 members. The fi rst thing pm. that impressed me was the Starring: Luke Treadaway, amazing array of colour. Anna Wilson-Jones, Kristina There is a comprehensive Tonteri-Young, Bob the Cat range of art including as himself. Director: Charles paintings (acrylic, Martin Smith. Writer: Gary watercolours and oils), Jenkins mixed media, pottery, pastel, So, last Sunday we had weaving and photography. our Volunteer Thank You One entry in the visitors’ day at Everybody’s Theatre. book summed it up “a great The Trust provided a lovely selection.” cheese board and screened a movie, which is always a surprise. This year it was A Right: Hidden Beauty by Christmas Gift from Bob. Bob and his real-life Dad – James Bowen (The Big Ashlee Robinson Well, what a tearjerker. It’s Issue:online edition) the sequel to A Street Cat Continued on pg 26 Named Bob, based on a true for her roles in Mike Leigh and everyone should take story, and is one of those fi lms, plays a wonderful note. This is real-life on movies that just sticks with character; a hardcore fan the big screen. Bob plays you. Don’t worry if you of Bob’s. She attends most himself in most scenes, Haumaru ki Tai haven’t seen the fi rst one, the of his street concerts and other cats cast as him were Health and Community Centre writer does a very good job knits him the most fabulous not keen to ride around on Delivering essential community of creating a story that’s not outfi ts. Her contribution the shoulders of James. Bob health and social services now reliant on the prequel. to a petition, to help keep would happily jump from and into the future.... To truly know the company Bob with James, is most his real Dad to his actor Dad of an animal is a gift in itself. Some of the regular services we currently have running are: revealing. Bob reaches into for the shot, and back again. TARANAKI OSTEOPATH Let alone if you’ve been hearts, and instils his own Such gifted actors too, and Every 2nd Tuesday DID YOU homeless and struggling with self-assurance in those that Bob with no formal training. TAYLOR DENTAL PRACTICE addiction. Luke Treadaway need the courage to carry on. Sadly, Bob’s time was up Offering full dental services every Thursday KNOW? does a stellar job as James, LISA KEEN - AUDIOLOGY Several scenes could’ve on June 15 this year, he was Every Wednesday CoastalCare the ex-homeless guy that been better executed, an hit by a car. Bob had gone NEW PLYMOUTH PHYSIOTHERAPY offers for hire, Bob the cat has adopted. early fl ash-back, and a fade missing a few days earlier. Every Tuesday and Friday Treadaway researched his to scene right at the end. He had been found less than TARANAKI PODIATRY quiet, private, character thoroughly, even Otherwise, a thoroughly half a mile from his home Every 2nd Wednesday of the month well-appointed BROWNING & MATTHEWS OPTOMETRISTS sleeping a few nights on the enjoyable hour and thirty- and taken to the local vet, Every 2nd Thursday room's for streets before starring in A two minutes. The messages who then contacted James. MIHI’S PLACE meetings, training Street Cat Named Bob. He are simple, but necessary, Bob had been living with Every 4th Thursday of the month also busked as a homeless stage 2 kidney disease, “we COUNSELLING SERVICES opportunities and Various providers and specialties including, (looking) guy, and was were managing his condition anger and violence, relationships, drugs, alcohol, quit smoking. social gatherings. astounded at the amount of well and I think he would people who would not even have lived for another year Permanently residing in the For a full list of Services and acknowledge him. or two. I’m just so sad that building are: happenings here at CoastalCare The opening scene is he hasn’t been able to enjoy OPUNAKE PHARMACY, through Bob’s eyes. It’s a his retirement in full. I miss OPUNAKE MEDICAL CENTRE, great viewpoint, and adds to him so much.” - James ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE, the feeling of anticipation. (moderncat:online edition). PLUNKET, This feeling is carried into Make a trip to Everybody’s or visit us at www.coastalcare.co.nz the movie as James interacts Theatre and pay tribute to HEALTH BOARD SERVICES, COASTAL PRINTERS CONTACT ARETHA LEMON with different people, the legend Bob who made Facility Manager on 06 761 8488 leading the audience to such a difference to so many believe each time that this lives, especially James’. is it – this is his big break. Talented Ruth Sheen, famed Jane Forkert

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26 WHAT’S ON Thursday, December 3, 2020 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Rainforest Eatery welcomes visitors at Pukeiti Once upon a Starry Night The restaurant at Pukeiti is under new management and at the Village Gallery has a new name, Rainforest Eatery. Graeme Cawsey Continued from pg 25 took over on September 25. Graeme is blown away by The contributors include abstract in acrylic which one the sheer beauty of his new such well-known artists could gaze at for ages at the work environment at 2290 as Karen Waterson, Sue pastiche of faces, birds, ferns Carrington Road, which Morton, Pauline Richmond, and tikis within a myriad of is just a scenic bush clad Ashlee Robinson, Lorna colours. drive of 23.4 kms from New Davies and Ian Littlewood. Karen Waterson’s acrylic Plymouth, by the most direct The quality of the art on painting In the Roar features route. “This is a majestic display was excellent and a deer in the wild, using place. It is also unbelievably the prices affordable, so vivid colours also stands out. well set up. The kitchen is with Christmas looming Pauline Richmond’s so practical and useable. here is the chance to buy beaded embroidery was There is plenty of space and some original art as a present impressive. Sue Morton’s storage.” for loved ones. Keep in photograph of Invergordon Graeme also has another mind, however, the Village Mirror was intriguing. food venture in The Baking Gallery is open 10am to 3pm Ian Littlewood’s country Company in Stratford which Monday to Saturday (Closed Homestead in pastel was he co-owns with a relative. on Sundays). The address is richly interesting. Rainforest Eatery is open 166 High Street, Eltham. Make sure you ﬁ nd time seven days from 10am to Some of the exhibits that to visit this very worthwhile 4pm, with an extensive menu caught my appreciative eye exhibition to choose some which caters for all tastes were Ashlee Robinson’s original art for someone and needs. “We cook from Hidden Beauty a fascinating special in your life. scratch, with an old school From left, Sophie Warner, Graeme Cawsey, Yvette Santos and Brooke Sorensen. approach,” Graeme explains. The restaurant has plenty visitors are well cared for gluten free options. Vegan coffee and teas, to natural Festival of Lights is coming of well-spaced seating and well fed, “I’ve got an and vegetarian preferences smoothies. There are even and looks out on Pukeiti’s absolutely amazing team.” are certainly catered for and dairy free milkshakes. remarkable collection of He adds, “They give off a the eggs are free range. The cabinet has mouth- Left: Reb Fountain rhododendrons, camellias, positive energy.” A selection of their watering possibilities such as is one of the many azaleas, as well as many The huge menu blackboard Breakfast (10am-midday) citrus slice, caramel crunch, acts you can see at native trees. behind the counter is menu Vegetarian Big steak red wine mushroom the Festival of Lights Graeme is enthusiastic impressive with a wide Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, pie and waldorf salad. The this December. about his staff, who ensure ranging selection including American Pancakes and the yummy looking mufﬁ ns More information traditional Big Breakfast. include both blueberry and about the Festival Later on in the day, visitors savoury. The cheese and of Lights in the next can enjoy Steak Sandwiches, onion scones look most issue. STBLUE BARNABAS, CHRISTMAS 141 TASMAN St, OPUNAKE Thai Beef Salad, Bacon tempting. SUNDAY DECEMBER 6 7pm Butties and Popcorn Chicken Many items can be Photo: Frances If you have lost a dear one, a job or having a to mention just a few. purchased from the small Carter di cult time. Please come along. There is a huge range shop including books, honey, of drinks from barista greeting cards, jewellery, ponchos, bags, art prints, Beaches - Gardens - Cafes - Restaurants - Walkways - Accommodaon - Art natural insect repellent and souvenirs. The premises has a positive restful ambience enhanced by the recorded music, which, Graeme explains, Awesome features the 60s, 70s and 80s. OpunakePlay, Stay and Enjoy After lunch a stroll through Pukeiti is a must, which extends for 360 hectares (900 acres) and has a staggering 1,250 rhododendrons as well as many other species of shrubs and trees.

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