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Dispute holds up back memories of youth skate park page 2. Opunake High School’s new principal is Simon Fuller. He hails from the Wellingt on region, professionally speaking, where he was As- sistant Principal at Naenae College for two years. Earlier he held the same position at Taita College for three years. He was born and bred even further south in a small West Candidate endorsed Coast (South Island) town by Greens. Page 10. called Hari Hari. “It’s even smaller than Opu- nake,” he quips. Opunake reminds him of his boyhood town with its special val- ues and caring community. Simon trained as a second- ary teacher in Christchurch attending the Christchurch Six out of six College of Education and for James Lang- the University of Canterbury. ton. Page 19. In his science degree Si- mon majored in chem- istry and geology. When he read about the job vacancy he thought he’d like to look into it further. On his arrival in the town he was immediately smitten. “I just felt like I had come home.” He was also was drawn to the appearance of Iconic building the school and grounds. no more. Page 7. Simon Fuller, the newly appointed Principal of Opunake High School. “Such a beauti- ful site,” he said. welcome from the school principle will be ensuring the of staff. vey what a fantastic school An uplifting moment was and wider community. school motto is maintained For relaxation Simon likes he’s arrived at and fully meeting the Board of Trust- “It’s certainly a beautiful “Growing good people for a to fi sh, tramp and sit down appreciates the fulsome wel- ees, whom Simon describes environment, but it’s the rapidly changing world.” with a good book. He espe- come he’s had from every- as, “salt of the earth” people. people which make it a spe- However his very fi rst pri- cially enjoys the books of one. Of his staff, students and Of the school gener- cial place,” he says. ority, he feels, is getting to Clive Cussler, as well as sci- parents he concludes. “I’m ally he says, “The val- It is early days in his new know everyone on the staff. ence fi ction. looking forward to working Wooden comput- ues, pride and people of position, so Simon is still To this end he is having half Finally, Simon wants to con- with such great people.” ers? See page 24 for the place sold it for me.” considering his special goals hour (minimum) meetings Percy Thomson Gal- for the school, but his guiding with every single member lery’s latest exhibition. He has received a great COASTAL FEBRUARY MACHINERY SALES Future of Post in PROMOTION REPRESENTATIVE Opunake still Buy any two drinks from the JOHN up in the air Coca-Cola 1.5L range The owners of Opunake been run by the Dodds as and go in the draw to WIN a JUDGE Post & Lotto, Graeme and Opunake Post and Lotto for Phone Judy Dodd, are continuing to over 20 years will not be liaise with New Zealand Post renewing the lease on the 4 BURNER BBQ 027 538 7387 regarding the future of the building. The decision to not Sunglasses, Beach Towel & Cooler Bag postal and bill-pay services renew the lease has meant 06 757 5582 in Opunake. that a post service can no lon- From your Local For all your They met with two senior ger operate from the original Supermarket machinery enquiries members of New Zealand post offi ce built over 50 years Post a week ago and were due ago. Chorus has also declined 4SQUARE 45 146 GILL ST to meet again around the time to tell the Dodds why they do 77 TASMAN ST of going to print. not want to renew the lease OPUNAKE NEW PLYMOUTH 06 761 8668 PH 06 757 5582 Chorus who own the pur- and what they intend to do pose built post offi ce from OPEN 7am to 9pm EVERYDAY! which the postal service has Continued page 3. See us online at www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz For advertising or editorial please phone/fax (06) 761-7016 2 NEWS AND VIEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Send your your views to: Letters to the Editor 23 Napier Street, Opunake. HARDINGS LLettersetters toto thethe Fax: (06) 761 7016 FUNERAL SERVICES LTD email: [email protected] 17 REGENT ST HAWERA EEditorditor You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must Our professional attention to detail supply your name and address to us. & empathy is our hallmark B.B.C. 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MEETINGS: Sundays at 38 Tayler Street, Eltham at 10.30am. Phone 06 764 7358 for other Bible Studies. Patricia Green stands in front of proposed skatepark site. Eltham Message Church Pastor Richard Oliver Dispute holds up skatepark We are an independent Bible Believing Church All are most welcome Offi cer have not found any Ms Green said council www.messgechurch.com The Manaia skate park “I did a lot of volunteer work www.messagechurch.com project is again on hold. evidence of a septic tank at contractors had turned up and work at the school, and Work was due to begin on the property. Verifying her and wrecked two sheds there was really nothing the former Commercial claims has not been easy, built over what she says here for the children. We Hotel site in January, as Ms Green has refused is an abnormally large put a survey out and asked but neighbour Patricia to tell us where she thinks septic tank, ripping off them what they wanted, Green objected, saying the septic tank is, and has the lid in the process. and a skate and leisure the council bowled up and refused Council entry to her The effects of the damage park was top of the list.” Registered offi ce: 23 Napier Street, Opunake wrecked her septic tank, property. Letting us put a could already be seen on what Cake auctions and sausage PO Box 74, Opunake without checking with her CCTV camera down a gully had happened to the contours sizzles were among the fi rst about what was under trap on her property could of her back lawn, she said. projects which got underway Telephone and Fax: (06) 761-7016 a/h ph: (06) 761-8206 the land they were working easily prove her allegation. “This used to be as fl at to raise money for the on. She said she is for “I think it’s a real shame as a bowling green. Now skatepark, with the Manaia e-mail: Advertising [email protected] Manaia having a skatepark, and very frustrating that Ms look at it. It’s moving.” Lions Club and local school Green’s actions have held Editorial [email protected] but there are now health She said the downhill being among the groups up the development of the gradient from Tauhuri Street Accounts [email protected] issues making the project who pitched in to help. untenable on that site. skate park in Manaia. I think to her home would encourage Seven sections were website: www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz it’s particularly unfortunate c “This isn’t about the water to fl ow towards the looked at for possible Editor Bernice M Kellar - for the town’s young people proposed skatepark site, c skatepark. It’s a health sites, before the 56 South Journalists/Sales Rolland M Kellar issue,” she said. “To bring who have been waiting such made worse by the fl ow of Road property was decided Bryan Kirk in a skatepark over a septic a long time for this project.” water coming off the roofs on, which the South Advertising/Production: Vanessa Smith tank. Are you serious?” Manaia Community Centre of adjoining buildings. Taranaki District Council Tina Chapman South Taranaki District committee secretary/ “Mosquitoes like water, purchased for the purpose Delivery: Thursday, fortnightly Council chief executive treasurer Jan Arthur said so do sandfl ies. That’s of building the skatepark. Registered as a newspaper. Craig Stevenson said other sites had been looked delicious to them.” Mrs Arthur said the The Opunake and Coastal News is distributed Ms Green has been a at, but this one had “fi tted the Meanwhile the delay site was intended as a free to every home and business within the rural vocal opponent of the bill,” and been popular with continues to frustrate skate and leisure park, area bounded in the north by the New Plymouth location of the skatepark. local young people surveyed. supporters of the skatepark. able to cater for younger “This is just the most recent “It was ideal for the kids Mrs Arthur said people had children as well as older. city border, extending east to Egmont Village, who did the survey, as they been talking about the need and around to the edge of Stratford, south to in a long list of unfounded Meanwhile the council has allegations,” he says. liked somewhere where for a skatepark in Manaia the Hawera city border and inland to Kaponga the project on hold, pending “Council’s engineers and they could be seen, and not when she fi rst arrived in a report by February 23 and through Eltham. our Environmental Health hidden away,” she said. the town 20 years ago. outlining options and issues. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Fridday, February 13, 2015 NEWS AND VIEWS 3 How to lose weight and Garage Doors Specialists infl uence people Eaten too much State Therapy and Resource over the holidays? Therapy. He trained in the • Sectional, Roller, Tilt. Eltham weight loss USA and Australia and has • Automatic Openers practitioner Bryan Kyle found some really powerful • Repairs & Maintenance has just launched his techniques for helping Call for a Free Measure & Quote new method in assisting people sort out their weight Ph 06 7588073 people with weight loss loss and weight management or weight management. issues. His approach He specialises in sorting revolves around fi rstly out the psychological sorting out any problems or behavioural aspects which are causing the Call us today to advertise on of weight loss and weight issues. “Most issues 06 761 7016 management, and does come from childhood,” he this by fi nding the says adding it has its origins psychological causes of the in some kind of trauma or problems in the fi rst place, rejection in the person’s and then resolving the past. You have to identify issues which are causing the underlying issues.” the problem, from there. After the major problems “Every problem has have been solved, it then got a cause and until comes down to sorting out NZ WEIGHT resolved will continue to the tasks and functions be a problem,” Bryan says. of different parts of the Bryan Kyle He emphasises that he personality and encourages MMANAGEMENTANAGEMENT is not a nutritionist and supportive and positive any causes of the problems, everything sorted out not a personal trainer and habits and behaviours. and then, secondly, to according to Mr Kyle. therefore does not give “Our personalities are sort out the right part to “A lifetime of unhelpful advice on those aspects comprised of different do the right behaviour. eating behaviours is not Helping NZers of weight management. parts”, says Mr Kyle. “Each Other approaches don’t sorted out in 5 minutes,” That is up to clients to part has a special role to work because they don’t he says. But there are great sort out with the help of play. People with weight solve the problem of the results at the end, he says. Manage and Maintain other specialists, he says. loss issues usually have wrong parts doing the wrong He continues, “There Mr Kyle is a psychology the wrong parts doing the behaviours, according are six key behaviours their Weight graduate who went wrong behaviour,” he says. to Mr Kyle. “It requires that successful weight into clinical hypnosis Mr Kyle has developed each part to be worked maintainers do. I can originally and then into the skills and techniques with correctly,” he says. help set them up.” Parts Therapy, and Ego required to sort out, fi rstly, It can take a while to get The key thing, however, to any treatment is motivation. Bryan Kyle “People have to be highly motivated Specialist Practitioner to want to change.” Future of Post in Opunake Ph: 06 764 8121 Bryan Kyle can be 027 263 5845 contacted on (06) 764 [email protected] still up in the air 8121 or 027 263 5845 Continued from page 1 fairly and that they would “New Zealand Post under- make sure that the communi- stands Graeme and Judy are with the building. ty continues to have access to looking to semi-retire fol- Their decision has thrown the service that the Dodds of- lowing Chorus’s decision Rinnai Gas Appliances aspects of the current ser- fer.” Chorus has the contract not to renew the lease on the vice in the rural town into for Ultra-fast Broadband and building hosting Opunake February Sale jeopardy. As well as being was once part of Telecom, Post and Lotto.” a Lotto outlet, the building and originally a publically He acknowledged Graeme also houses an ATM ma- funded asset. They are now and Judy Dodd’s long ser- % chine. The loss of the build- a fully private company in vice with New Zealand Post. * ing has meant the business terms of building manage- “New Zealand Post has OFF 15*Conditions may apply cannot continue as a going ment. “If they are a small worked with Graeme and concern. building owner in a small Judy for more than 30 years. “Chorus might be a private community like Opunake The couple are valued mem- Houghton’s Plumbing, Heating & Gas Ltd land owner but they are they still have a responsibil- bers of the Opunake commu- 164 PRINCES STREET, HAWERA 06 278 8883 • www.houghtonsplumbing.co.nz part of the local community ity to the community to be a nity and model franchisees, Plumbing Gasfitting Drainlaying Bathrooms Heating Parts & Service and have responsibilities to good corporate citizen,” Mr who go the extra mile for 6171878AU the community,” said the Little said. their customers.” Leader of the Labour Party In a communication from “Graeme and Judy leave big Andrew Little who grew up New Zealand Post, the Gen- shoes to fi ll, but we are con- in Taranaki and also writes eral Manager of Franchise fi dent that we will be able a column in the Opunake and Agency Jon Andrews to transition between fran- and Coastal News. “It’s not said New Zealand Post would chisees with minimal disrup- unreasonable to expect that like to express its thanks to tion to our customers,” Jon they would treat the Dodds Graeme and Judy Dodd. Andrews said.

New Houses All Farmarm BuildingBuildingss Alterations Kitchenshens Roofing Decksks For all your building requirements, contact us today Heartland Construction The front of the new Opunake health centre site is being tidied up, as the big 48 AllisonHeartland Street - Opunake - Taranaki Construction - opening day gets closer Phil on 027 236 7129 4 NEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS SHOE & BOOT SALE by SCARPAS David Deacon Ian Armstrong kept very Also SHOE, BAG & LEATHER REPAIRS busy in new role 244 Broadway Cr Ian Armstrong of Te Kiri Council, serving from 2001 STRATFORD Boys & Girls School is leading a busy life these to 2004. Apart from running Ph (06) 765 5591 Sandals available days. As well as his duties his dairy farm he has served Fax (06) 765 5594 at very competitive prices as South Taranaki District as as a dairy company direc- Councillor for the Egmont tor for 13 years, ending up as Plains South ward, he is now Deputy Chairperson of Kiwi Deputy Mayor as well. He Co-op Dairies Ltd. says he was reluctant to take He has also been a director on the new role. “I wasn’t full of Mainland Products, Ag- of enthusiasm,” he admits. riculture Industry Training Describing former Deputy Organisation and Australasia Mayor Alex Ballantyne as a Dairy Products. man he got on well with he Earlier he attended univer- said he was saddened by the sity to graduate Bachelor in turn of events. However, he Agricultural Science with is forthright about the Eltham Honours. dumping incident and states Despite the hectic pace, Cr Ian Armstrong, Deputy Mayor of South Taranaki 209 Coronation Ave, NEW PLYMOUTH candidly, “We stuffed up” Ian is pleased with what the which underpinned some dis- all four Community Board Plan and the Revenue and Council has achieved to date. sension within the Council, meetings, an Environmental Finance Review, to mention He pays tribute to the Council leading to what he describes and Hearings meeting, two just three tasks. As an aside staff, stating “We are very as a relationship breakdown functions as well as chairing a he muses, “The new Council- lucky” as to their calibre. As between Alex and the Mayor. Council workshop last week. lors must wonder what has regards the team of Council- Just at present with Mayor However, Ian explains that struck them.” lors he says. “We’ve made NurseryRhyme Ltd Ross Dunlop away Ian has it is not just himself who has Ian concedes that this term huge strides.” 158 High St, Hawera been Acting Mayor. He de- been busy, it is a very busy in Council will be his last, Ian will be able to put aside Ph: 06 278 8035 scribed some of his duties time for the entire Council. which will conclude a distin- his demanding workload over the last few days, which “It’s been the busiest I’ve guished public service record briefl y in the near future; his were tiring to even listen to ever known,” he comments. over many years. Before he elder daughter is very soon to BABY MANCHESTER – basically an endless round For example, the Council became a STDC Council in be wed and will require Ian to SALE of duties and meetings. For has to wrestle with the Dis- 2007, he was earlier elected make his way up the aisle to example, he has attended trict Plan, the Long Term to the Taranaki Regional give her away. Blankets, Sheets, Duvets, Gauze throws, Insect Nets, Bibs and much more. See our lovely summer collection of baby, Community comment toddler & up to 5/6yrs clothing & stunning range of gifts. Vacancy needs to be fi lled FREE GIFT WRAPPING - Laybys Welcome Welcome all to 2015. We reliable, similar to the lights wish Sharon Arlidge all the - 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Fri on the way down to Opunake HOURS best in her new location in beach. Speaking of Opunake 9.45am - 1.00pm Saturdays Wanaka. Moving into Sha- Beach, make sure you head ron’s position as Chairman down to the beach this Sun- of the Egmont Plains Com- day February 15. Council and munity Board has opened up the 150 years of Opunake a vacancy for a new Board District Committee are work- member. The Board is look- ing together to bring music ing for a community minded and family fun at the beach person; approachable, con- with `Sounds on the Sand’ tactable , available to attend The band, `Blistered Fingers ‘ play rock n roll covers from Board meetings and needs to the 60’s and 70’s. There will be professional and present- be bouncy castle and activi- able. If you think you have ties for the kids. Should be a what it takes you can get in great day. touch with me at Dreamtime Till next time stay safe. Surf Shop Opunake or write to Shannon Cox at the STDC Craig Dingle by the 20th of February. Craig Dingle, Chairperson of the Egmont Plains Com- Chairman. Egmont Plains Community Board. The Community Board is munity Board. currently working toward up- grading the lights in Opunake Used imported car sales on the increase and Manaia, making them Golden weather and sum- digit growth in almost all smaller,but more modern and in third, with 436 units. mer holidays have not inter- sectors. Fuel is the cheapest it The used imported pas- rupted activity in New Zea- has been in years, consumer senger segment sold 11,791 land’s vehicle sales industry, confi dence is high, and the units sold in January, up 25 L with large numbers of used Kiwi dollar is buying a lot of percent on 2013’s 9,470 – and OPUNAKE LAWYERS imported cars in particular Yen,” Quinn said. closing the gap with highest- driving off dealerships in “The passenger segment, ever sales volumes of the January. in particular, has seen a huge early 2000s. Suzuki Swift led A Thomson O’Neil & Co. In the first month of the start – the biggest January the way with 672 units, with Our Opunake Office is attended by: year, 24,102 new and used for new cars on record, and Mazda taking both second imported vehicles (passenger Robert England on Wednesday & Fridays the fourth-largest January for and third place: the Axela W and commercial) were regis- used imports.” sold 559 units, followed by for buying and selling houses, farms & businesses; tered, 17 percent more than The new passenger seg- the Demio with 505 units. trusts, wills and estates. the 20,625 vehicles sold for ment sold 9,010 units, up 9 The new commercial sec- Y the fi rst time in January 2014. percent on January 2013’s tor sold 2,657 trucks, vans Neal Harding on Thursday, for residential MTA Chief Executive War- 8,293 – and making for the and buses this January, 19 wick Quinn noted the vehicle biggest January for new car percent more than the 2,235 sales and purchases, family, district & criminal court sales sector was off to a roar- E matters, civil & business matters. registrations on record. The sold in the same month in ing start in 2015, picking up Toyota Corolla started 2015 2014. Last year’s top-selling FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS from last year and led by the way it fi nished 2014: as ute, the Ford Ranger, started R strong activity in the passen- the best seller. New Zea- 2015 in top spot again, sell- 30 TASMAN ST, OPUNAKE ger segment. land’s favourite car sold 792 ing 417 units. Toyota’s Hilux “January 2015 has started as units for the month. Holden’s PH: 761 8823 2014 fi nished: big volumes, Commodore followed with

S broken records and double- 445 units, and Toyota’s Rav4 Continued page 5 Sleep could slow cognitive decline - Study OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 NEWS 5 Meads Motorcycle Service Legends of Country Music revived 9 Main South Road Manaia A country music show en- ebullient version of the hu- Ph 06 274 8216 Mobile 027 2104673 titled Legends of Country morous protest song Okie Music Show featured Radio from Muskogee. Written as host Bryan Vickery among a dig at the hippy movement, other performers. it begins with the lyrics ‘We Held at the Waitara Citizens don’t smoke marijuana.’ He Hall, the show celebrated the invited Maree Christiansen from the audience, who has songs of Johnny Cash, Char- For all Your Farm Bike Needs ley Pride and other artists. recently released a CD, to Clearly a Johnny Cash fan, accompany him. Bryan sang a number of the Nial Corbett who had been country music legend’s well accompanying some of the www.gotitcoveredsouthtaranaki.co.nz known songs including the performers on keyboards, stirring Ring of Fire, When I and was in the Phantom of Was Just a Boy and, among the Opera staged in New his most memorable, the Plymouth last year , gave an sombre Man in Black. It was entertaining version of Blan- Canvas work, PVC, Saddlery, great to hear these numbers ket on the Ground. A natural Vehicle Interior restoration, Motorbike seats, Trailer covers, Sunshades, Tonneau covers, Swimming pools and showman the somewhat ris- brought to life in fi ne style. Sandpit covers. Bryan Vickery in fi ne voice. que lyrics were humorously He has a pleasant voice. Got it Covered South Taranaki Johnny Cash had a colourful who backed many of the solo lagerphone on stage. Dating handled. Next, James Cope P. 06 278 8255 - M. 027 508 8958 life which included time in performers. from the skiffl e group days gave a beautiful rendition 11 Fitzgerald Lane, RD 13, Hawera jail and Bryan, who doubled I loved hearing Jackson, of the 1950s, it is a percussive of the moving Song for the www.gotitcoveredsouthtaranaki.co.nz as MC, fi lled in details which another Johnny Cash number, instrument that can be tapped Good Times, a real tear jerker were interesting and added and perhaps his most famous on the floor, or alternately with great feeling - I felt poignancy to some of the duet with wife June Carter struck. the tears welling. Originally songs like the sobering I Cash. This was performed Helen and Ian delivered the from America where he had Walk the Line’ by Helen and her husband fi nal number before intermis- his own band he was invited I also enjoyed Woman Sen- Ian, who she announced will sion, Teen Angel which I to Nashville but couldn’t suous Woman written by Don have been married for 50 really enjoyed - a great song raise the necessary fi nance of Gibson, and in particular the years on April 3.It was hard and beautifully delivered $2000 to go. catchy aha echoes by Helen Bryan Vickery’s Wine and THE SUNS SHINING NOW to not contribute with some with some lovely harmonis- BUT HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT Braithwaite from the Manaia vigorous foot tapping. ing. Roses which followed was WINTER SHED MAINTENANCE? Country Hall of Fame band It was interesting to see a Bryan Vickery gave an another delight. In all a great way to spend a hot summer’s afternoon. Bernice McKellar We are a local company training local people. Email us at [email protected] WAREA

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Nial Corbett (left) - note the blanket in the foreground - with Sue MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST 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 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 Used imported car 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 sales on the increase 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 Continued from page 4 units, up 10 percent on last 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 January’s fi gure of 773, while 31 30 31 sold 324 units, followed by the used imported two-wheel IHAIA the Nissan Navara, with 254 segment sold 243, gaining a SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER units. solid 34 percent on 2014’s Used imported commercial MOTORS 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 182 units. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 sold 644 units this January, Quinn said the outlook for for 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 a 3 percent increase on the 2015 looks strong, with many A GRADE REPAIRS 627 units sold for the same 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 pundits picking to be at least • Tyres • Batteries month last year. White box as good as 2014. 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 • Lubes • W.O.F vans were the order of the “However, while we’re off 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 day: Toyota Hiace led, with to a promising start, it is too • Panel beating • Painting 242 units sold, followed by early to predict how 2015 • Farm Bikes • LPG the Nissan Caravan with 59 will unfold. • All mechanical repairs DEADLINES: units and Mazda Bongo with The current key drivers of EDITORIAL - 5pm Friday prior to publication email: [email protected] 37 units. • Insurance work a strong kiwi dollar, good DISPLAY ADVERTS - 5pm Friday prior to publication email: [email protected] The total for new and used economic conditions and • Radar Detectors CLASSIFIEDS - 3pm Monday prior to publication. imported road-registered high consumer confidence motorcycles for January 2015 AT COMPETITIVE Adverts and readers' contributions may be emailed, faxed, posted or dropped into the need to remain in place if the Opunake & Coastal News: Phone and Fax (06) 761-7016 or a/h (06) 761-8206, reached 1,095 units, up 15 new vehicle registrations are PRICES. percent on last January’s 23 Napier Street, PO Box 74, Opunake. going to continue to grow Tasman St, Opunake www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz fi gure of 955. The new mo- or maintain current levels,” Ph (06) 761-8502 torcycle segment sold 852 he said. 6 NEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Kaponga Lions event keeps on giving

Participants begin the annual Kaponga Lions Fun Run/Walk at the top of Manaia Road. The annual Kaponga Lions at Hollard Gardens. This for it, we have had rubbish to look over the fence and Club 10km Fun Run/Walk has year 88 people took part. weather for it, but it’s always chew the fat, then fi nish with been a fi xture on the Kaponga In recent years, traffi c control gone ahead,” Trevor said. a barbecue and spot prizes.” calendar for a long time. costs have made events like “The weather looked a bit “It had been around for a while these more expensive to run, dicey earlier on, but Kaponga- Among those taking part when I fi rst became interested so there’s been a greater ites being a hardy bunch will were Rod and Cheran Le in the Lions back in the mid reliance on sponsorship. run in all sorts of weather.” Fleming of Otakeho, with 1990s,” Kaponga Lions Club In the years the event has sons Jordan (11), and Jake(7). president Trevor Hurley said. Since it started, Starship been held, it has developed As a family, they have b een Held on Waitangi Day, it Children’s Hospital and the a loyal following with many coming for the last 4-5 years. starts at the Dawson Falls Taranaki Rescue Helicopter coming year after year. “All ages and all sorts of Gate at the top of Manaia are among the causes to have “The majority come from fitness levels can do it,” Road and ends up at Victoria benefi tted from the annual around Kaponga-Auroa, Cheran said. “It’s a good Park in Kaponga with a event. This year money with a few rocking in from run, but being downhill barbecue and spot prizes. raised will go back into Opunake,” Trevor said. “It’s you have to pace yourself, There is a three kilometre the Kaponga community. a good day out for the family as it’s easy to run the fi rst children’s option, beginning “We have had good weather at high altitude. It’s a chance kilometres really fast.” On this month in history: David Lange assumes Labour leadership On February 3, 1982 David result was a tie with Rowling Lange’s more vigorous the next General Election Lange an Auckland lawyer using his casting vote to style was seen by many as David Lange became Prime challenged Bill Rowling survive.. more of what was needed Minister and the controversial for the leadership of the However, with ‘the writing to counteract the more Rogernomic reforms (named parliamentary Labour party. on the wall’, he wisely pugnacious Robert Muldoon, for Finance Minister Roger To be strictly correct, the resigned. the Prime Minister. At Douglas) began in earnest. Terra Nova arrives in Oamaru On February 10, 1913 Pole (January 17, 1912) but but frostbite, malnutrition For all your helicopter work OPUNAKE & COASTAL Captain Scott’s ship the Terra had died on the return journey and inclement weather Nova arrived unexpectedly just a days march from their had taken a heavy toll, Accident & Medical ClinicNEWS in Oamaru after months of next food and fuel station. Roald Amundsen (Norway) silence. They had bad news; had arrived at the South Pole Captain Scott and his polar They almost made it back 34 days before the British party had reached the South to their hut at Cape Evans, party on December 14, 1911.

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8 FROM THE BEEHIVE Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Housing policy must ensure different needs are met Housing policy has emerged to own their own home, there isn’t helped by foreign buyers tranch of houses could be property rights by preventing as a major issue early in are those who need to rent who don’t even live here sold and the proceeds raised homeowners from objecting the Parliamentary year. and are being priced out buying investment properties used to fund the next tranch to neighbours’ plans to build We all know housing has of many rental properties, or buying a place they may of houses. The government out airspace, sunlight and all been a major issue for many or who are dependent only spend a few weeks a would use its procurement those things that make a house people. House prices in on the government’s year in. We think foreign powers and the scale of the an attractive place to buy. Auckland have sky-rocketed, accommodation allowance buyers in this situation project to ensure economies We need to do more for with the average house price to meet their rental cost. The should be required to build of scale and cheaper materials. housing to take the pressure now over $700 thousand. I accommodation allowance a new house if they want The government has said off the house prices and enable was recently told of a young is the fastest growing one here rather than buying they will review the Resource more people to own their own professional couple who, welfare payment today. existing housing stock. Management Act, but they home. This requires real using their savings earned on The major problem is not On the issue of housing haven’t said what will change. action, not fiddling around their OE to pay the deposit, enough houses are being Andrew Little MP supply, we think the They say changing that Act the edges of the problem. managed to buy a modest built. Not just any houses. government can and should will mean it will be easier three-bedroom Auckland terrified of what might happen Affordable houses. There are start an ambitious building to build houses. It looks Andrew Little house and now have a $750 if one of them loses their job. too many people competing programme focussed on more like the government thousand mortgage. They are As well as those struggling for the houses available. This affordable houses. Each wants to interfere in people’s Labour Party Leader Delivering more social housing to kiwis in need support that better meets their subsidies by 3000 to around people on the social housing accelerate redevelopment of addition, existing tenants will needs. 65,000 places by 2017/18. As register who may not need its land to free up more land continue to be housed for the We are also encouraging part of that overall increase, to be in the social housing for private, affordable hous- duration of their need. The and developing a more di- an initial 300 income-related system. ing, and to rejuvenate state Government must be satisfied verse ownership of social rent subsidies will shortly be We’ll ensure that proper- housing neighbourhoods and that transactions are fair for housing that will be innova- offered to community hous- ties used for social housing suburbs with a wider mix of taxpayers and result in better tive and responsive to tenants ing providers in Auckland. are the right size and con- housing. outcomes for tenants and lo- and communities. The Government will help figuration, and are in the We’ll encourage more cal communities. Our social housing reforms social housing tenants to right places. diverse ownership of social are part of the National- independence, where ap- There will be a strategic housing. Our motivation is to im- Jonathan Young MP led Government’s wider ap- propriate. review of Housing New Zea- Community housing pro- prove the circumstances of proach of delivering better An additional 3000 tenancy land, including its asset man- viders and Maori will be New Zealanders who most services to New Zealanders reviews in the next couple of agement plans. We’ll also consulted with a view to the need the Government’s help Over the next three years, who rely on them – and to do years will focus on market or accelerate Housing New Zea- Government selling between – in this case by subsidising the Government will provide this more effectively for the near-market renters. This will land’s programme of building 1000 and 2000 Housing New more social houses - while housing support to more taxpayers who pay for them. take the number of planned the type of new homes that Zealand properties over the also driving better value for vulnerable New Zealanders Our reforms have five ob- reviews to almost 5000 over are wanted and in the places coming year for use as social taxpayers. when they need it most. jectives. the next two years. Tenants they are needed, while dis- housing run by approved That’s why we’ve an- We’ll ensure that people in properties that are sold posing of houses that are no community housing provid- Jonathan Young MP nounced today recently a who need housing support will continue to be housed longer needed. ers. social housing reform pro- from the Government can for the duration of their need. We’ll increase affordable Properties sold as social gramme that will see low- get it. Financial help – for example, housing supply, particu- houses will have to stay in so- income and vulnerable New We’ll do this by increas- letting fees or bond payments larly in Auckland. cial housing unless the Gov- Zealanders getting housing ing funding for social house – may be offered to some Housing New Zealand will ernment agrees otherwise. In Conference takes stand against fracking “Taranaki’s dirty secret is Conservation Organisations showed people from the rest concerned”, Cheung said.. and an early blockade by health impacts on local out!” says Catherine Cheung, of Aotearoa, Sustainable of New Zealand the true There were medical and legal the hapu succeeded in communities, workers, and Climate Justice Taranaki. Whanganui Trust and story – the serious impacts professionals, environmental preventing damage to the pa. the planet,” Ora Taiao’s More than 80 people from Climate Justice Taranaki. on local communities and and social scientists, farmers, Back at Muru Raupatu Dr Alex Macmillan said. across New Zealand gathered “The government wants the environment from the tangata whenua, students, Marae, the conference The conference concluded in Taranaki for the Taranaki’s to roll out oil and gas industry. The fact that we parents and grandparents. covered legal, social, with a joint statement signed Beauty and the Beast exploitation across New had so many people from Ora Taiao: The New environmental, health and by 18 organisations calling for conference co-organised Zealand, with Taranaki as such diverse backgrounds Zealand Climate and Health Treaty implications. A a total ban of fracking in New by the Environment and the model. This gathering tells us that people are really Council, National Council of participant from Wellington, Zealand. This follows New Women, Caritas Aotearoa, Tara Forde, noted, “The York State’s ban on fracking Greenpeace, Clean Earth RMA is already seriously from 2015 and Scotland’s League, Coal Action Network weakened and abused. The moratorium on fracking . Aotearoa and 350, were just a further erosion being pushed The joint statement is open few of the many organisations by the current government is to other hapu, iwi, councils, represented there. an attack on New Zealanders’ groups and businesses who The conference included core values.” Green MP also want to stop fracking. a field trip to several oil Eugenie Sage said, “Fast “This is about climate justice, and gas operations. tracking consent applications phasing out fossil fuels At Tikorangi Pa, Otaraua risks even less scrutiny of the while we phase in renewable Hapu’s chair Rawiri Doorbar impacts of oil/gas activities.” energy, and taking care advised landowners to, “Stop “Health professionals around of the livelihoods of local them at the gate.” The pa the world are concerned communities,” explained is adjacent to Greymouth by the mounting evidence Jeanette Fitzsimons of Coal Petroleum’s gas facility that fracking has adverse Action Network Aotearoa. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 NEWS 9 Missing gate causes frustration South Taranaki District and that nothing was going headstones. It appears some- Council parks curator David to happen to get them fi xed, body had at some stage at- Bruce is prepared to do things so I thought I would make it tempted some repair work. which otherwise wouldn’t get happen. Other recent projects of his done. These include restor- “The gates are predomi- have included fixing up a ing the wooden gates at the nantly totara, with a bit of picket gate at the Patea Cem- Opunake Cemetery. Imagine rimu. You can replace them etery. He is still hoping to get his disappointment therefore with pine, which would last the larger of the two Opunake when the smaller of the two fi ve minutes around here, or gates back to its former glory gates, which he had lovingly you can try and restore them in time for the ANZAC Day restored, went missing, be- properly.” centenary. lieved stolen, only a few days He estimates the gates could “I don’t know what to do after he had returned it to the be around 100 years old, about the other one though,” cemetery. given the dates of the nearby he said. “I had fi nished it back last year, prettied it up, painted it, it was all set to go, then it dis- appeared. 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One of the (to have your say). We want the improvements to Every- Finally, a very warm com- managed to spend some time key challenges we want to to make the best decisions for body’s Theatre. Well done munity welcome to the new with family and friends. address in our LTP is how to the future of South Taranaki to everyone involved. We Opunake High School Prin- 2015 is going to be a big retain and grow our popula- and your feedback will help have some fantastic events cipal, Simon Fuller and his year for the Council as we tion. If South Taranaki is to us do that. coming up in February and family. I wish Simon and all adopt our next Long Term achieve its economic poten- Speaking of things to March, including Iron Maori, of the teachers and students Plan. Every three years the tial, we must not only retain help retain residents, work XRace, Sounds on the Sand throughout our district an en- Council is required to devel- existing residents, but attract is progressing well on the (15 February at Opunake joyable and productive year. op a Long Term Plan (LTP) new skilled workers and their new Coastal Care health Beach), AmeriCARna and with a ten year horizon. Our families to the district. facility which is due for Movies in Eltham’s Soldiers Ross Dunlop. LTP outlines all the projects, Council will be going out completion in the autumn. I Park. So make the most of Mayor South Taranaki Dis- activities and services the Ross Dunlop to publically consult on our was also thrilled to hear that these events and the warm trict Council. Green Party Aotearoa NZ endorses Teresa Goodin “The New Plymouth branch favour of a Maori ward are Teresa Goodin says: if future generations are go- We can achieve sustainable of the Green Party Aotearoa consistent with Green Party My principal place of resi- ing to thrive. With sufficient growth by drawing on our New Zealand have voted to policy and values. dence is in the New Plymouth political will our council can local talent and combining endorse candidate Teresa “Teresa is a committed and City Ward area. be a leader and facilitator of that with international best Goodin in the upcoming local talented young woman who I am committed to creating positive change. practice to create innovative by-election,” said spokesper- should not be overlooked a future our children can be I have served on the Kaitake son Sarah Roberts. in the decision making solutions to the complex is- “Teresa is an authentic voice processes locally. proud of. Business as usual Community Board (2010- sues our community faces. for woman and children and “We are very happy to isn’t an option. – unlimited 2013) and I have worked the future of the community encourage all those inclined growth is no longer serving us as a project manager at the To create a vibrant, safe and with strong views on climate toward Green to support and it’s certainly not serving Wanganui District Council prosperous future we must change and social justice. Teresa Goodin’s candidacy our children. We must initiate (2007-2008) giving me a foster relationships based “Teresa’s previous work with their vote,” Sarah Rob- fundamental changes at all keen understanding of coun- on trust, co-operation and for the environment and in erts said. Teresa Goodin levels of our communities cil business and process. mutual benefit. Bike Wise Month - February It’s time to ditch your normal chosen method of transport. their bikes along to a local mode of transport, dust off Bike Wise is all about Big Bike Tune Up where For more information on your bike and start exploring encouraging participation mechanics will conduct a free the Bike Wise programme, the glorious outdoors again! and making it fun.” maintenance check. activities happening in your This February is Bike NZTA are urging cyclists • Go By Bike Day, 11 area, cycle routes, bike info Wise Month and Kiwis are and motorists to share the February 2015 and more, visit the Bike encouraged to jump on their road safely and have put Bike Wise Month’s key Wise website www.bikewise. bikes and take part in the together some tips: event, Go By Bike Day, co.nz. You can also share numerous events around the Safety Tips for Cyclists encourages Kiwis to leave the your cycling stories and get country to celebrate. • Be prepared: Plan car at home and cycle to work frequent updates on the Bike Bike Wise is a national a safe route and check your or school. In a number of Wise Facebook page (www. cycling programme run by bike before you start – regions, they can even enjoy facebook.com/bikewise) and the NZ Transport Agency brakes, tyres, chain, lights a free breakfast on the way. on Twitter www.twitter.com/ that promotes cycling as a and reflectors See www.bikewise.co.nz/ bikewisenz. fun, healthy and safe way • Be aware: Watch for car events for a full list of events. Close examination of a bicycle. to travel, while encouraging doors opening, potholes, all road users to share rubbish, grates, pedestrians the road safely. Last year and other hazards approximately 80,000 Kiwis • Be confident: Ride in a took part in Bike Wise Month straight line, at least one SANDFORDS RURAL CARRIERS in around 850 events in New metre from parked cars and SANDFORDSSANDFORDS RURALRURAL CARRIERSCARRIERS Zealand. take the lane when you have Rural & General Cartage Livestock Readymix Hundreds of cycling related to. Use cycle lanes when events will be taking place you can Specialising in Cartage Concrete around the country this month, • Be considerate: Try not to • Palm Kernel • Fertiliser including Big Bike Tune Ups Depots: Okato, Auroa, Depots: Hawera & Wiremu hold up the flow of traffic – if • Aggregate • Hay & Silage Bales where mechanics conduct necessary, pull over to allow Hawera & Waitara free bicycle maintenance and vehicles to pass Ground safety checks and the national • Be predictable: Make eye Go By Bike Day on the 11th contact with other road users Spreading February, where those taking and signal your intentions part can grab a free breakfast clearly 4WD Trucks on the go! • Be seen: Wear high visibility spreadmark certified, NZ Transport Agency’s or brightly coloured clothing. GPS proof of National Cycling Manager Use front and rear lights at placement. Dougal List, is excited to see night, in low light and rain more people give cycling a • Be patient: Slow down near go throughout the month of parked or lined up vehicles. February. Pass slowly and only when “The Bike Wise programme safe. for 2015 features plenty of To see the above safety tips great events up and down for cyclists in a fun and the country, providing some engaging way, download wonderful opportunities our fact sheet here for people to get involved. Bike Wise Events Cycling is a great way to bring • Big Bike Tune Ups, families together, socialise throughout February 2015 with friends, and meet like- To ensure bikes are safe, minded enthusiasts,” he says. road-worthy and are a good fit “This year is the 13th year for the cyclist, a series of Big of the Bike Wise programme Bike Tune Ups will be held 0508 726 336 or and we are looking forward to throughout the country over seeing more New Zealanders Bike Wise Month. People taking to their bikes as their are encouraged to bring 06 274 5852 12 Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Okato and Districts 150 year celebrations community group and family commence at 10am in the Throughout the weekend fl oats, as well as decorated marquee with a multi- the Historical Society will bikes. At the conclusion of denominational church have a display in Hempton the parade all visitors, guests service, where leaders from Hall for all to learn about and locals are invited to come local congregations will join the rich history of the area. to the Community Picnic at to give thanks. Following The Coastal Taranaki School the marquee - bring your own the service all are welcome history projects will be lunch or purchase from local to head over to Hempton presented in the Hempton community groups. The kids Hall for tea, coffee and a Hall on Saturday, 1:15pm. will be entertained by The chat or stay in the marquee Bubble Man and CJ the Clown which will be transformed There will be narrated bus as well as a number of fair into an informal dining tours going north and south activities including bouncy setting for a spit roast lunch. of Okato on Saturday and castles, water walkers and a Sunday, for those wanting ferris wheel. In the Marquee at With bellies full the a better understanding of 2pm there will be an auction, adventurous will head up to the history of the land and with donated products and the Okato Domain for the the stories that go with it. services - the highest bid Amazing Race which will Additionally on Sunday a wins with low reserves. start at 2pm and fi nish at bus tour will drop visitors Saturday events will continue the marquee around 4pm. off to Puniho Pa and from 5.30pm with the doors The challenges will be guests will have a unique to the marquee reopening to discovered on the day, but and special opportunity Planning for Celebrating 150 years of Okato is well under way with Rebecca Ripia, welcome in dinner guests for it will take team work and to be welcomed onto and Andrew Fage (middle) and Anthony Williams. a buffet dinner. Guests will smarts to get through, so shown around Puniho Pa. be treated to a decorated and choose your team wisely! A range of souvenirs will Okato and Districts 150 year Primary School fi eld off and the cutting of the cake elegant marquee including a The weekend of events be on sale throughout the celebrations will be held in Carthew St) starting at 4pm to mark the beginning of photo booth where families will conclude with a weekend but if you want Okato Township on March on Friday March 6. This the weekend. Following and friends can gather to performance in the marquee to get in early they are on 6, 7 & 8, 2015. A committee, will be a relaxing way to the welcome, local band capture the moment. The titled ‘Roundabout Okato’ sale now! The weekend of made up of locals, has been ease into the festivities. 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2015 PREFECTS WELCOME Welcome to the 2015 school year, especially those who have recent- ly joined the Opunake High School whanau. It is with great pleasure that I write my first report as Tumuaki of Opunake High School. What an amazing community Opunake is with its wonderful physical environ- ment and fantastic people. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the en- Justine Hart tire community for making Laura and myself feel so welcome, it already feels like home. The year has started extremely well with a very warm welcoming powhiri for our new Year 9 students and staff. Welcome to Justine Hart, Janine Horo, Margaret Langton and Kirsty Mainwar- ing. NCEA Results We have once again achieved very Janine Horo pleasing results, that reflect the hard work and dedication of staff and stu- dents in 2014. Our NCEA Level 1 & 2 results are excellent with our 2014 Congratulations to the above students that have been selected as leaders of our school for 2015. After a very rigorous process these 15 students Year 11 Maori students achieving 20% were selected as prefects, including 5 in the roles of head and deputy. We know that you will do a fantastic job and be supported by both staff and higher than that of their national coun- students. terparts. Back Row: Taylah Smith, Paula Aitken, Brylee Kendall, Sadonie James Middle Row: Jake Corrigan, Jonathan Abplanalp, Toni Hess, William Andersen-Gardiner, Silika Fakavamoeanga, In order to succeed and reach ones goal, Front Row: Abbey Silson (Deputy Head Girl) Xavier Langton Deputy Head Boy),Brody Chapman (Head Boy), one has to ask themselves two simple Mr Simon Fuller (Principal) Ashleigh Tito-Collins (Head Girl), Clare Young (Deputy Head Girl) questions? Margaret Langton Insert: Johnathan Tahau 1. Is it worth it? 2. Can I do it? I encourage all students as they begin their learning journey this year and set their goals and tar- gets to answer both these ques- OPUNAKE HIGH SCHOOL tions with a resounding YES! Once we commit to a goal being worth it and tell ourselves we can do it, we can achieve any- thing. Opunake High School is a high GALA achieving vibrant high school THURSDAY based upon the shared vision of Tall Order? ‘Growing Good People for a 12 MARCH 2015 Rapidly Changing World’ I am looking forward to what 2015 holds for our school and I can’t wait to work alongside this community to ensure our young people live their DREAM. I look forward to meeting you out and about in Opunake. Breana-Paige Budd and Jay Chapman concentrate on completing the task. Simon Fuller Principal

EVENTS from 5:30pm Athletics Day Bouncy Castle, Go Karts, Face Painting, Wed 18th February at the Golf, Fun Activities, Quickfire Raffles, Hangi, rec from 9:30am Sausage Sizzle and much more...... Class & Individual Photos Tasman Street, Opunake Mon 23 February OHS Gala Phone: 067618723 Thur 12 March from 5:30pm Email: [email protected] Swimming Sports ORIENTATION WEEK Wed 25th March from 10am. During the first week at Opunake High School students have been involved in many activities as part of the orientation and DREAM programmes. Parents and caregivers are YEAR 9 Students spent time at Opunake Beach gaining valuable knowledge from the life guards. Above: Campbell Decent tackles Jack Fisher-Castle in the flags. welcome to attend and support the students GROWING GOOD PEOPLE FOR A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD He waihangatanga o te tangata pai i roto i tenei ao hurihuri 14 FARMING Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS SCAN Planting a winner – WHILE YOU MILK Rotary & Herringbone - 12 years experience how to protect farm waterways Date late calves - Only $2/cow Ph: PETER & LINDA COLLINS 06 762 7820 - Txt 027 716 1501

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We have already seen a on 0800 4 DAIRYNZ condition score assessments. below potential production target cows,” says Sally. farmers can experience the lot of opportunities captured (0800 4 324 7969). “Farmers, researchers and and profi tability.” Funded by DairyNZ, process of BCS assessment through the programme.” If you would like to register advisers all agree that getting In recognition of these the BCS initiative offers and understand the benefi ts DairyNZ are seeking online, visit dairynz.co.nz/ cows in the right condition diffi culties, DairyNZ three fully funded BCS of getting cows to BCS expressions of interest bcsinitiative or phone at calving is critical for milk has developed the BCS consultations. Advisers targets,” says Sally. from Northland farmers the DairyNZ Farmer production and reproductive initiative to help farmers will work with farmers “By using a certifi ed interested in taking part Information Service. performance – two key achieve their cow condition to identify cows that are assessor, they can be in the BCS Initiative. NIWA’s Hotspot Watch On this month in history: Regions experiencing For the North Island, when island located along and Peter Snell sets world records severely to extremely drier considering the current east of the Divide. The far On February 3, 1962 than normal soil conditions soil moisture anomalies north of the island from the Peter Snell set two world are deemed “hotspots”. for this time of year, the eastern Tasman region to records. He ran 1 minute Facts: Soil Moisture overwhelming majority the western Marlborough For the North Island, of the island is more-or- region is also a hotspot. 44.3 seconds for the 800 severely to extremely drier less one large hotspot. Computer models indicate metres, and 1 minute 45.1 than normal soils for this Exceptions to this are the the distinct possibility for seconds for the 880 yards on time of year continue for most of the Gisborne, parts meaningful rainfall to occur the grass track at Lancaster the vast majority of the of the Hawke’s Bay, as well over the coming week for Park, Christchurch. It was island. Exceptions include as pockets of the Taranaki, parts of Southland, Otago the same race, but the two south-coastal Gisborne, Manawatu-Wanganui and southern Canterbury. distances were monitored parts of Hawke’s Bay, and Wellington regions. with respect to his time. isolated pockets of the Bay Consequently, soil moisture of Plenty and Waikato Computer models are levels may increase enough regions as well as along the indicating the distinct to allow for improvement, or western slopes of the central possibility for a signifi cant reduction in the hotspot size For all your feed needs and northern Tararuas. rainfall event later this in some areas. Even if this weekend into early next were to occur, the amount Week-to-Week Comparison week for central and western of rain that is likely to fall Contact Cody - 021 418 010 When compared to this parts of the North Island will be well short of what is time last week widespread along with the possibility needed to bring soil moisture dryness continues to cover of more meaningful rainfall levels to near normal for this the majority of New Zealand. later in the week. Naturally, time of year. Additionally, For the North Island, the it’s too early to provide it’s possible that meaningful only pronounced change, exact details, but suffi ce rainfall may occur for as alluded to last week, was it to say that moderate to hotspot regions in the far an increase in soil moisture signifi cant relief is possible northern part of the island. levels for parts of the for some hotspot areas of southeast coast of the island the island over the coming Otherwise, while rainfall from Gisborne to Hawke’s days. Other areas of the is forecast for the majority Bay. In fact, a signifi cant island are likely to receive of the remainder of the increase in soil moisture at least some rainfall, island, it’s likely that it will levels has occurred, albeit however, it’s less likely not be enough to provide localised, over south-coastal (though not impossible) for a signifi cant increase Gisborne. However, on the that a signifi cant increase in soil moisture levels. other end of the spectrum, in moisture soils will result. Sponsors of Coastal Rugby Under 20s soils have continued to dry For hotspot regions, for the coastal Bay of Plenty For the South Island, sustained rainfall over Apology: Opunake and Coastal News would like to apologise to Cody Hall for and eastern Waikato regions. hotspots exist throughout an extended period of incorrectly advertising that he works for Elders where as he is in fact part of the . much of Otago, parts of time is needed to return Inghams Feed team. Sorry for any inconvenience or confusion. Commentary Southland and most of the conditions back to normal.

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As a teacher Harry sees draws to an end the Eltham the benefits of team work Junior Rugby Club begins each day in the classroom. planning for the new season, The U7s speak entirely in starting with a registration te reo Maori as many of the day on Saturday February players attend Te Kura o 21 at the Eltham Pools. Ngaruahinerangi (at the old The Club had three teams Mangatoki School). Not in the South Taranaki round all the kids hail from the in 2014 and there are high kura though, so it’s a great hopes for registrations to learning opportunity for grow this year, says Club those from the mainstream. Chair Simon O’Sullivan. And it’s not difficult to “We had 45 registrations in understand what’s going our first year and we want on in the game if you don’t those kids to come back. speak the language, Harry We also want to see more says. “That’s the amazing girls and welcome those who thing about working with have never played the game. these kids – they just get it.” Basically we want our three The clubs Under 9 boys were teams to become four or five coached by Matthew Francis this year and that means and Niko Rogers. Matt’s been we’ll be needing coaches around the local rugby scene too,” he said. Simon coached for a long time and he’s been the under 6 team with involved in resurrecting the Tony Salisbury last year. Club after a lull of six years. The Club will work with “Rugby unites a community. Eltham Junior Rugby players follow Ferdie and the ITM cup in the Eltham Christmas Parade. Sport Taranaki promoting You see pride in the older their Skills4Life programme. boys every time they put on The programme involves the black and white jersey working with the players, and that’s crucial for these coaches and parents in young guys. As a coach, it’s promoting skills, not just not just about helping them useful in rugby, but across work on their ball skills and all recreational activities. fitness, but giving them that The Clubs mixed under 6 and sense of pride,” Matt says. under 7s teams play the rippa If you are interested in game. It sees the young ones becoming an Eltham Junior working on speed, balance Rugby Club player, coach or and evasive skills as well as supporter come down to the improving their confidence Eltham Pools, Soldiers Park, and communication. Conway Road on Saturday Probably the most important February 21 from 11am- facet of the rippa game 1pm to register. There will though is fun and there’s be a sausage sizzle on the plenty of that going on. go too. If you can’t make Harry Anneff and Pat Heta it, phone club chair Simon coached the U7s team last O’Sullivan on 027 4105 557. Opunake Surfcasting and Angling Club 2x20lb! Kerry Reid had a great weeks fishing recently. He landed these two beauties within six days of each other. Two 20 pounders, 10.2kg and 9.16kg. Congratulations Kerry. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 SPORTS 17 Taranaki boys in New Zealand Squad year. As a teacher Harry sees T Solly Hughes for his numerous teams including the benefi ts of team work The New Zealand developmental individual St Joseph’s Opunake school each day in the classroom. Under-16 basketball team coaching sessions and all his teams, the TCB (Taranaki The U7s speak entirely in has been boosted by the words of encouragement and Country Basketball) under te reo Maori as many of the players attend Te Kura o selection of Taranaki up and wisdom 13 team for two years and Ngaruahinerangi (at the old comers Cameron Trethewey Angelo Hill, his coach for then the Basketball Taranaki Mangatoki School). Not and Matthew O’Connell. TCB and Taranaki in 2014 under 15 team for two years. all the kids hail from the Cameron’s basketball Quinton Bailey, -senior Matthew has also played kura though, so it’s a great career didn’t start until year team mate from Stratford for the Francis Douglas learning opportunity for 7 at primary school, but High School for his one-on- Junior ‘A’ and Senior ‘A’ those from the mainstream. he still made the TCB U13 one training sessions basketball teams coached And it’s not diffi cult to team that year (2012). In Chook Hohaia for his by Andy Cowie. Along with understand what’s going 2013 and 2014, he played fantastic trainings and Andy Cowie, on in the game if you don’t for Taranaki U15. In all three scrimmages at Opunake Matthew would like to speak the language, Harry years Matthew O’Connell Dave Bublitz from New thank Brendon Hughes, says. “That’s the amazing thing about working with was a team mate. In 2014 Plymouth for his work over who has coached Matthew these kids – they just get it.” as a year 9 pupil at Stratford the last couple of months privately for the last three The clubs Under 9 boys were High School, he played for Phillipa Merson from years, Chook Hohaia for the coached by Matthew Francis the school’s junior team Stratford High School tough weekend scrimmages and Niko Rogers. Matt’s been that won the South Taranaki for making the key to the and fi tness sessions that gave around the local rugby scene junior competition.. He gym available for trainings Matthew the opportunity for a long time and he’s been was also a member of the through the holiday period. to play against older more involved in resurrecting the school’s senior squad getting Cameron would also like experienced players. Finally Club after a lull of six years. court time when possible, to thank his mother and Matthew would like to “Rugby unites a community. including at secondary father for their support and thank Dave Bublitz for the You see pride in the older school nationals. encouragement. and for fi ne-tuning of his game. All boys every time they put on the black and white jersey Cameron would like pushing him to train harder these coaches have spent and that’s crucial for these to thank everyone who when things got tough. countless voluntary hours young guys. As a coach, it’s has helped him with his Matthew started playing training Matthew which is not just about helping them basketball, but especially the basketball at the age of fi ve very much appreciated. work on their ball skills and following; and has since played for fi tness, but giving them that sense of pride,” Matt says. Please send your sports stories to If you are interested in becoming an Eltham Junior Congratulations Matthew O ‘Connell from Opunake and Cameron Tretheway from [email protected] Rugby Club player, coach or Stratford. Both boys have been selected in the New Zealand under 16 Basketball Squad. supporter come down OPUNAKE to the & COASTAL Eltham Pools, Soldiers Park, TELEPHONE AND FAX: (06) 761-7016 Conway Road on Saturday February 21 fromNEWS 11am- Opunake Surfcasting and Angling Club 1pm to register. There will The settled weather has Walsh hit the jackpot with a We have a new committee be a sausage sizzle on the produced some awesome 6.8kg massive trevally which this season, President, go too. If you can’t make well-conditioned snapper. won the TOSC COMP, Paddy Walsh, Sec/ it, phone club chairDATE: Simon2/9/10 New club member Mike and breaking Graeme NO. Tres, PAGES: Dianne Coltart, O’Sullivan on 027 4105 557. Wallis caught a Kahawai Dodd’s long standing Weighmasters , Phil ORGANISATION:up to 4.28, takingCOLLINS the record SPORTS record CENTRE of 5.25kgs.So the FAX Walsh NO: for north and off Mikey Corkill’s 4.09kg. season is looking good. George Johnston for south FOR THE Several ATTENTION Gurnard OF:Brian The Collins take a kid fi shing FROM: end. CommitteeCarol ,Kerry Opunake Surfcasting have come to the scales, day was another success Reid, Kurt Franks ,Steve with George Johnston with 80 kids participating, Corkill and Daniel Furgus. landing a 1.35kg beauty.Joe and 129 fi sh coming to the Anybody wishing to and Angling ClubHi Brian Sav has been hounding out scales. Many thanks to Brian join the club just pop in the spotty sharks, weighing and Lyn for sponsoring to Collins sport centre in a few over 8kgs.At the the day, and all the club and sign up or get hold of Advert as startdiscussed. of the season Please Mark let membersme know that if helpedyou would out. one like of any the club changes. members.

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Please check proof with care then fax back by FRIDAY if possible. OK. ALTER. PLEASE SHOW ALTERATIONS NEEDED. Client please sign below: Signature: ______Position: ______18 SPORTS Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Giant marlin is fi shing fi rst for Opunake said. “There was a good by Willis’ father Sean, at marlin caught in Taranaki window operating with around 8am in search of this season. a good current off the water warm enough to fi nd Warrick said catching continental shelf. Last year marlin. They made their big the marlin had been a big was a cold summer, so catch in rough sea around achievement. there were only two or three 1pm while 13 km off Cape caught off New Plymouth. Egmont at a depth of 180 “It’s very rare to fi nd a This year with all the good metres. fi shing record that hasn’t weather, there have been With Willis being an been achieved. This was dozens.” Opunake fi shing club one of the rare ones. We just Willis said he had caught member they had decided went out there and got it,” he marlins off the coast of New that Warrick would drive said. Plymouth before, but had while Willis would haul in always wanted to catch one the catch in, so as to make near Opunake. the catch offi cial. “I had heard rumours in the It took 40 minutes to haul past about sightings in the the marlin in. Originally Opunake and Patea areas,” the two had intended to tag he said. The previous year he and release it, but on rolling had seen, but not been able it over and seeing the hook to catch one near Rahotu. in the eye, they realised it Willis Luttrell (left) and Warrick Scott with their marlin. “I have been targeting was unlikely to survive if it marlin a couple of times was returned to the water. It This summer’s barmy While striped marlins are summer as a big drawcard off Opunake. It’s a bit of was another two and a half weather has attracted marine occasionally caught around for marlin in these waters, a dream of mine., and we hours before they got back as well as human visitors to New Plymouth, this is and said it was only a matter had heard that Marlins were to land. So big was the fi sh Opunake. Among these was believed to be the fi rst time of time before one would be heading south from New that it had to be weighed on a 141.7kg striped marlin one has been caught as far caught near Opunake. Plymouth a couple of days the Cape Egmont rather than fi shed up by Willis Luttrell south as Opunake, Warrick “They migrate from the prior, so I took the day off the smaller Opunake Fishing and Warrick Scott off Cape said. tropics to New Zealand to work to target marlin.” Club scales. Egmont on January 27. He credits this year’s barmy feed this time of year,” he Willis and Warrick headed Willis said to date, he out in Ranger, a boat owned believes it’s the heaviest Oil prices and environment The lower fuel prices may be University’s Professor of energy regardless of great for Kiwis fi lling up at the Ralph Sims. the current lower price pump, but what are the wider “Everyone likes the thought of oil,” he explains. implications of cheaper oil? of saving money from “Focusing purely on The global price of crude cheaper petrol and diesel, motor vehicles, it could Call oil has more than halved but very few people will be expected that if fuel Jared in the last year to US$49 consider the increased prices stayed lower for say per barrel, offering fuel carbon footprint that driving 12 months, the uptake of today! savings for consumers further and buying bigger hybrid and electric vehicles and businesses alike. cars will have as a result.” may slow temporarily, but But could cheaper fossil fuels However, Professor I still see the present lower undermine efforts to rein in John Raine at AUT prices as a temporary event our emissions or develop University holds that will not endure long cleaner technologies? 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Kelvin Weir in action. Photo CPL. Opunake Kneeboard surfer takes national title After eight attempts to “kneelos” contested The challenging waves, and second, and Phil Pickering, Kneeboard Surfi ng Titles to Kelvin Weir (Taranaki). win The New Zealand 2015 National Surfi ng Kelvin used all his skills a returned Kiwi kneelo from be held in Kiama, Australia Second Craig McDonald Kneeboard Title, Opunake’s Titles held in clean three- and patience to pick off two Australia was third, with in September, as well as (Auckland). Third Phil Kelvin Weir has fi nally foot conditions. Kelvin won scoring waves, giving him Kelvin’s father Murray, playing rugby union for Pickering (Auckland). cracked it. his semi fi nal heat, scoring his fi rst open men’s title. also from Opunake getting Coastal. Fourth Murray Weir Held at Piha Beach, 15.87 to advance through to Former multiple national fourth. Final Results of the 2015 (Taranaki). Auckland on January 23, the four-man fi nal. titleholder Craig McDonald, Kelvin will now turn Open Men’s Kneeboard Kelvin and his fellow The fi nal was run in from Auckland took out his attention to the World Surfi ng Title. First

It’s six from six for I landed him with a left wins. Langton. Opunake boxer hook, saw that he dropped “It’s all about his left hook, Six of the best for Batman James “Batman” Langton his guard, then landed him and I just knew that if he has won his sixth straight with a straight right, right couldn’t hit with his left fi ght, beating Junior Pati in on the chin. It wasn’t a hard hook, then he couldn’t win.” the third round. Of his six punch, just the right timing Langton’s win is likely wins, three have been by in the right spot.” to move him up the New knockout, three on points. Langton said he had spoken Zealand rankings into the The fi ght was one of three to Pati before the fi ght. top 10. There is even talk pro bouts fought at Waitara “He’s a lovely guy, a of him having a crack at the on Saturday night in an family man with kids. He title himself, but he doesn’t evening which also saw had his kids there, and I had believe he is ready yet. Sam Rapira beat Edwin my kids there. None of us “I’m still struggling to pace Sami, and Waitara’s Daniel wanted to lose in front of our myself through the fi ghts. Maxwell take the New families.” You go into the ring in one Zealand middleweight title Thirty two year old Pati of the most brutal sports in by defeating Ben Sisam. had come to the fi ght with a the world. The body has to “I thought I had won the lot to fi ght for. Having won be relaxed, but the mind has fi rst round,” Langton said. 10 fi ghts, eight by knockout, to be completely focused. “In the second round, Junior he had been offered a shot at Not until I feel completely really hit me pretty hard with the New Zealand title if he relaxed in the ring will I a few shots and I felt them. won this bout. consider a title fi ght.” I took a few steps back and C oached by Steve Hartley, In the meantime there is a made the decision. You can Langton had prepared by fi ght to prepare for in April go into a shell and protect sparring with Simon Julian, at the TSB Stadium against yourself, or think, bugger it, Jason Allan and the great an as yet unnamed opponent, I’ve done the training, I’ve Sonny Bill Williams. He as well as the next Coastal done the hard yards, I’m also watched video footage Rumble on June 26. James Langton (right) fi ghting against Junior Pati. going to fi ght fi re with fi re of his opponent’s fi ghts, “It’s a week off, then back and throw some heavy shots. particularly his knockout into training,” Langton said.

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Opunake & Okato Co-operating Parish The role will include assistance with rehabilitation/physiotherapy and daily outings so will be physical and requires a level of fitness. Senior Team Registrations CHURCH SERVICES Forms are available from Sandfords Event Centre or We are seeking applicants who have: copy and paste form from our facebook page St Paul’s Opunake Co-op & Rahotu • Experience as a Support Worker (or equivalent) Opunake (Opunake Basketball Association) Cooperating Parish St Pauls, Havelock St, • Minimum Level 2 NZQA caregiving qualification or email [email protected] 9.30am every Sunday and the • Full license and your own vehicle FORMS to be returned by Sunday 1st Rahotu - Wesley - 11am first Sunday of the month. • Positivity, motivation and flexibility Oakura March 2015 by email to OBA - St James - 10am, 2nd & 4th Sundays. 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ANZAC by John Broughton directed by Clive Cullen.18 - 25 April 2015.Cinderella by Ben Crocker directed by 10am til 4pm Further enquires to Donald Campbell.4 - 11 July 2015 The good old ways. NEIL LUSK SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS 06 751 0994 - 027 443 3171 ‘Show and Shine’ display at the Library this month. A step back in time to the 1930s February 26 Opunake Garden Circle Garden tours Clydesdale horses, stationary tractor engines, February 27 Americana Classic Car show at Sandfords farm machinery, tin mill, pioneer living, maypole Event Centre from 11am. Come and view over 400 cars dancers, tractor & trailer rides, bouncy castle and heaps March 8 Highway 45 Cruisers Show and Shine family Fun of food stalls. day at Sandfords Event Centre 10am to 2pm March 9 Old timers Surf Event Opunake Beach Opunake Indoor Basketball Recruiting now Association Senior Team Registrations Forms are available from Sandfords Event Centre or copy and paste form from our facebook page (Opunake Basketball Association) or email [email protected] FORMS to be returned by Sunday 1st March 2015 by email to OBA [email protected] HERE TO THERE or drop into Sandford's Event Centre office Send us your email address to receive draws and notices WITH CARE

DUTY TEAMS to supply referees and bench for the 5954630AA whole night, Cost $300.00 per team plus $200.00 bond Red Cross Community Transport volunteers have helped for new teams 17,000 people get to their community appointments. Mens/Womens A & B Grades Why not join us? Tuesday & Friday nights - starting 17th March New Zealand Red Cross needs more volunteers to drive vulnerable people to For any more information check us out on facebook their health and community appointments. If you have a good driving record or contact us by email and would like to assist in this rewarding work, we’d love to hear from you. Call us on 0800 733 276 to find out more. Or phone Bryan Roach 027 445 7888 or Kim Ahern 027 632 4377 0800 733 276 www.redcross.org.nz The Village Gallery is proud to present 22 WHAT’S ON Friday, FebruaryBy Invitation… 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS 16 February -13 March 2015 Three Artists, experts in their chosen fields—a triple treat

Jennifer Patterson The Village Gallery is proud to present Gayleen Schrider Hawera Rep marks WharehokaGreat Smith War centenary with play

By Invitation... Meet the Artists and preview this exciting exhibition 16 February - 13 March 2015 The First World War which Opening Function: Sunday 15 February 2.30-4.00 pm Three Artists, experts in their chosen fields - a triple treat lasted from 1914-1918 is still Jennifer Patterson - Gayleen Schrider - Wharehoka Smith referred to as The Great War. Meet the Artists and preview It affected the lives of all this exciting exhibition. New Zealanders at the time, Opening Function: from the families and friends Sunday Feb 15 2.30-4.00pm who lost loved ones in battle The Village Gallery 166 High Street, Eltham Open Monday - Saturday 10am -3pm The Village Gallery or from sickness, to those 166 High Street, Eltham Open Monday - Saturday 10am -3pm who nursed and tended the wounded. Returning soldiers Hi Roland and advertising staff

It has just come to my notice that I have made a mistake in the spelling of the name of one of our OPUNAKE exhibitors in the upcoming By Invitation Exhibition at the Village Gallery, Eltham.

SESQUICENTENNIAL Please, if at all possible, would you correct the spelling of Gayleen's surname to Schrider in the advert ANZAC cast. Front from left: Mike Brotherson, Samantha Turner, Jo Lahman, Rangi we have arranged for the next edition. It was my fault entirely, and I have it wrong in the newsletter I www.facebook.com/opunake150 Abraham. Back from left: Ron Scott,sent throughBrigid Fraser, as well. Richard Baylis. seldom talked about the war, 1917 at the Dunedin railway and 1917, then the return to OPUNAKE BEACH PICNIC and today their familiesI' mare sorry station for theas Gladys inconvenience, and Violet butDunedin would veryrailway much station appreciate in a correction to be made. picking up the pieces Thankand waityou, for their brother’s return late 1917. 150 YRS CENTENNIAL trying to fi nd out what effectLorna Daviesfrom the front. With support from South the war had on their lives(Chairman) 100 Once John leaves for the Taranaki District Council, years ago. war in 1914, Gladys and Hawera Repertory Society THIS SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY! ANZAC by John Broughton Violet provide a glimpse has managed to keep the is based on the facts, butSent the frominto mytheir iPad perception of the ticket price to a low $10 for This is the big event. characters are fi ctitious. This war as they wait for John’s adults and $5 for students A Community Picnic this Sunday 15th February. Open to all Taranaki residents. powerful and moving play return. Whilst the parallel 18 and under (booking fees Weather forecast looks good so bring sunscreen or use ours. tells the story of New Zea- story of John’s wartime ex- apply). Performances will be in the Hawera Memorial Entry is FREE to this event! land’s part in World War I periences takes us from the through the lives of soldiers, time of joining up and train- Theatre from April 18-25. EVENTS BEGIN AT 11.00 work colleagues and their ing in New Zealand to the Tickets go on sale on Febru- FUN RACES with prizes. families. travel by troopship in 1914, ary 12 through TicketDirect 11.00 Sack Races on the sand . Directed by Clive Cullen, through Egypt, Gallipoli and or South Taranaki i-SITE, 11.20 3 legged races on the sand the play starts and ends in then France, between 1914 Hawera. 11.30 Group photo making' 150' on the sand. Photographed by OHS drone. Can everyone be on the beach at 11.30am if you want to be in the photo. 12.00 Beach Picnic Bring your own or pre order - SOUL KITCHEN Phone Blistered Fingers to play at Opunake-- Beach 06 7617115. HEADLANDS Phone 06 7618358. COFFEE CART in attendance and Beach Shop open. OTHER FREE EVENTS BOUNCY CASTLE from 11am There are 2 for different age groups. FACE PAINTING FOR THE LITTLIES. FOOTBALL On the beach. Run by Kelvin Weir.

GUESS THE NUMBER OF LOLLIES $1 a go. Winner gets the lot! HISTORY BOOK . Only $20 With contributions from lots of locals and clubs. Peter Trolove will have them available at his TABLE. Also pre paid books available to collect. MUSIC. ' Sounds In The Sand’ No charge thanks to STDC. BEGINS 12.30 with the group' BLISTERED FINGERS' They will be on the Lions Stage and play A VARIETY OF Blues and classic Rock and Roll. Blistered Fingers will be playing to the punters at Sounds on the Sand at Opu- All finish in time for milking at 3.00pm. Stay or go home and write a short story for the nake Beach on Sunday. They play rock’n roll blues and a collection of collection SHORT STORY COMPETITION. Now closes 28 February. of rock’n roll covers from the 60s and 70s. Their style incorporates a more mod- ern take on the classics, changing songs up a bit to give a bit of their own taste.

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will be available shortly with the year’s programme. If your club is still fi nalising details please send to us asap. Brochures will be available at the Opunake Library Plus.

‘Show and Shine’ display at the Library this month. Sunday 15 February, Opunake Beach February 26 Opunake Garden Circle Garden tours 12.30pm – 3.00pm February 27 Americana Classic Car show at Sandfords Sit back and relax while listening to the sounds of The Blistered Fingers. Event Centre from 11am. Come and view over 400 cars .Free Fun games & bouncy castle from 11am, Opunake Community Picnic from 12noon. entry from 11am . Food etc available. Bring your own picnic or pre-order your picnic basket from Headlands (06) 761 8358, Sandfords Event Centre 027 935 6191 or a hangi from the Opunake High School 027 455 2217. February 28 Last day for entries in the Short Story /Poetry competition

For further information contact March 8 Highway 45 Cruisers Show and Shine family Fun South Taranaki District Council Events day at Sandfords Event Centre 10am to 2pm @ TSB Hub, Phone 06 278 0646 March 9 Old timers Surf Event Opunake Beach OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Friday, February 13, 2015 WHAT’S ON 23 Reliving 30s and 50s farming Hawera Repertory Society presents Some idea of what farming work and some won’t. two will be pulling pieces This day is possible with in Taranaki used to be like Building a real haystack, a of equipment. Early model the support of sponsors, and will be on display at the skill known only by the older tractors and implements will the members of the Taranaki Taranaki Vintage Machinery generation, will be among be on display and working. Vintage Machinery Club, ANZAC Club Vintage Hay Day on the demonstrations on offer. The day will bring back and TATAM for providing A play by John Broughton, directed by Clive Cullen February 21-22. Chaff cutters and a threshing memories for the older the necessary machinery This show is all about trying mill will be up and running. generation, and will be a and expertise. Thanks also to turn the clock back to Grain grinders will be turning learning curve for the young. to the Huirangi School for 18 - 25 April 2015 the 30s and 50s, and where grain into flour, and coal If you would like to exhibit providing food stalls and the possible machines off that ranges will be busy baking something from this era, it maypole dancers. day will be used. Some will scones. A draught horse or will be most welcomed. Hawera Memorial Theatre Adults - $10 Students under 18 - $5 (Booking fees apply) Tickets on sale now from

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What’s On Coastal Karate Disco Fever!! Central Districts Field Days 2015 - the tastiest yet! Friday February 13 at With less than two months Zealand food innovation. Director at FoodHQ, says: from food science experts and 7.30pm. Prize for best to go, Central Districts Field The collaborative approach “We’ll be talking to people get to taste some enjoyable, Days is shaping up to be the creates a faster, easier way for about our vision and what innovative treats.” costume! Tickets $15 tastiest yet with a range of food companies to work with we’re doing to help grow The Central Districts Field new exhibitors and initiatives the FoodHQ family. New Zealand’s agrifood Days will be held at Manfeild 1133 Main South Rd, Oakura at the popular, annual event. Mark Ward, Programme sector. They’ll get to hear Park in Feilding from March Phone 06 752 7765 - www.butlersreef.co.nz For the discerning foodie, 12-14, 2015 and is proudly the Taste of Central Districts A Cue for a Whodunnit supported by Bayleys, Donut returns, serving a delicious Express, Massey University, Our next issue is due out on February 26 range of wines and foods from The Game’s Afoot or dangerous. Then it’s up Norwood Farm Machinery around the region. Favourites Holmes for the Holidays, to Gillette himself, as he Centre and Husqvarna. Phone us today to advertise your event. such as Pheasant Creek written by Ken Ludwig assumes the persona of wine, Ruahine Wines, and and directed by Joan Ertel his beloved Holmes, to Basecamp Venison Salamis is showing at Cue Theatre track down the killer before will be available, along in April. the next victim appears. Everybody’s Theatre with newcomers KOAST It is December 1936 and The danger and hilarity are Opunake - MOVIES - BOUTIQUE THEATRE – HIRE Broadway star William non-stop in this glittering For information email: [email protected] or check facebook- Everybody’s Theatre Limoncello, Gladstone Vineyard and Southern Grain Gillette, admired the world whodunit. Lollies, popcorn, drinks, ice-creams, Upstairs Adults $10, Students 4-16 $8 Under 4 Free February 2015 Downstairs All $12, Senior Citizens $8. No Eft-pos Spirits. Southern Grain will over for his leading role in Playing dates: Tues 7 chocolate bars, tea/coffee for sale the play Sherlock Holmes, April to Sunday 19 April. have a variety of spirits on Taken 3 offer, including Duckshooter has invited his fellow cast- Evenings 7:30 pm (Tues Action & Adventure|R13| 1hr 33min members to his Connecticut – Sat) Matinee 2 pm Port and a special, aged Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is castle for a weekend of (Sundays) tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the whiskey. With a relaxing revelry. But when one of Tickets available at crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the police. Fox atmosphere and great outdoor the guests is stabbed to Inglewood Book Centre Sunday 15th & Friday 20th @ 7pm set up, the Taste of Central death, the festivities in this from 27 February. $22 per Districts is the ideal location isolated house of tricks person; $20 per person Penguins of Madagascar for visitors to sit back and and mirrors quickly turn prepaid groups of 10+ P enjoy the delicacies and AnimationJUNE |2014 1hr 32 min| PG Super spy teams aren't born...they're hatched. Discover the beverages on offer. secrets of the greatest and most hilarious covert birds in the global espionage biz: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private. Fox . 14th @1pm, 18th @ 3:30pm, 28th @ 1pm Visitors will also be spoilt OPUNAKE for choice with different SESQUICENTENNIAL food zones serving up crowd Into the Woods favourites like whitebait Family, Fantasy, Kids, Musical | 2hr 05mins | PG | Violence & coarse language– starring Meryl fritters, gourmet burgers, hot Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine. Follows the tales of Cinderella, Upcoming Events Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, all tied together by a baker and his dogs, fresh hot donuts and st th other tasty treats. Supporting wife and their wish to begin a family. Disney. Sat 21 @ 1 pm & Wed 25 @ 3.30 pm. local business and talent, Unbroken these food zones will be a central hub of activity over Action, Biography, Drama, True Story, War | 2hr 17mins | M | Violence The true story of American Olympic runner Louis Zamperini (Jack O'Connell, Starred Up) who, the three days. having been sent to World War II, survived in a raft for 47 days after a near-fatal plane crash This year’s Central only to be caught by the Japanese Navy and consigned to a prisoner-of-war camp. Directed by Districts Field Days sees nd th Angelina Jolie. United International Pictures. Sun 22 & Fri 27 @ 7 pm. food innovation and research experts, FoodHQ, 50 Shades of Grey on site offering visitors the Drama, Romance | 2hr 05mins | R18 | Sex scenes, offensive language Adaptation of E.L. opportunity to talk to their James' best-selling erotic novel, the fastest selling paperback of all time (its sex scenes of experts about the remarkable bondage and masochism has been devoured by over 70 million blushing readers). The novel, the science being carried out in first of a trilogy, traces the relationship between college graduate Anastasia Steele and wealthy New Zealand. FoodHQ is entrepreneur Christian Grey. United International Pictures. a globally signifi cant centre 1st @ 6.30 pm, 4th & 6th March @ 7 pm. for agri-food science and innovation with expertise Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday across the food value chain 13 14 15 - from idea generation to American Sniper @ 7pm Penguins of Madagascar Taken 3 @ 7pm products sitting on the shelf. @ 1pm 18 20 21 22 The FoodHQ super Penguins of Madagascar Taken 3 @ 7pm Into the Woods @ 1pm Unbroken @ 7pm campus being developed in @ 3.30 pm Palmerston North will give current and future global 25 27 28 1 March - **Boutique** customers one-door access Into the Woods Unbroken @ 7pm Penguins of Madagascar 50 Shades of Grey to the very best in New @ 3.30 pm @ 1pm 6.30pm

24 WHAT’S ON Friday, February 13, 2015 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Glen Hayward and others shine at Percy Thomson Gallery The latest exhibition at office lookalike, complete items, that very close exami- the Percy Thomson Gallery, with everything you’d expect nation was needed. The artist Miranda Street, Stratford was – computers, ringbinders, was on hand to explain how offi cially opened on Friday telephone, sellotape holder he had created these amazing February 6 to a large crowd. and offi ce chairs (you name exhibits. Glen has recently The exhibition runs until it). However, the artist had completed the Rita Angus, March 1. sculpted everything out of na- Tylee Cottage and McCahon The work of Glen Hayward tive woods, such as kauri and residencies in New Zealand is remarkable. The main totara. Yet, the end result was and has exhibited widely. He exhibit was of an enclosed so close visually to the usual is about to take up his second international residency in Switzerland later this year. Another contributor, Stuart Shepherd is an artist and major collector of art, op- erating from his converted church studio in Te Aroha. He has also done much to promote self-taught artists, such as a homeless man, Martin Thompson, whom Artist Glen Hayward (left) at Percy Thomson Gallery. once frequented Cuba Street, ing Dale Copeland, Paul these” indicating a huge col- huge vases with imagina- Wellington. He has even Hutchinson, Roger Morris lection on display in the stu- tive shapes which were ap- taken four such artists (in- (Remo), Tia Parker, Sophia dio - and Dale obliged. pealingly eye-catching by cluding Martin) to New York, Smolenski, Carl Fairweather, Roger Morris has several Paul Maseyk, such as ‘Big (where Stuart used to live), Jenny Bielawski and Paul intriguing works, such as Orange’ – red clay and slip to successfully promote their Maseyk, in addition to oth- ‘Ode to 911’ (sculpture) glaze. creative work. “Creative ers from elsewhere such as and a huge work ‘Hits’ (oil eccentrics should be cel- Rev Mark Curtis, Andrea Du and mixed media) with a I can only endorse the com- ebrated for being different, Chatenier, Sue Daly, Andrea strong anti-war message. His ment of Dale Copeland. “This not shamed – as Martin was Daly, Harriet Stockman and thought-provoking art is a is a superb exhibition. Excel- for 30 years.” Margaret Feeney. The work refl ection of his profoundly lent.” She expressed admira- Stuart showed me one ex- was diverse in range and bril- held commitment to peace. tion to Maree for the quality hibit of self-taught artists that liant in execution. Carl Fairweather’s boxed of the selection and setting he has in his collection. It was Dale Copeland’s extensive philosophy assemblage also up. Well done to Curator by Andrew Blythe and Janine exhibition of her assemblage has underlying messages, Maree Wilson, Percy Thom- Clarkson entitled ‘Cloak’ – exhibits has an interesting such as ‘Black Box Emer- son staff, and Stuart Shepherd an acrylic painting on cloth. side story. The Curator Maree gency’ (‘What the frack’). for the inspired outlay of this It is a very appealing exhibit. Wilson visited her studio He is concerned about the fi rst class exhibition. Make There were a number of in Warea and was most im- adverse environmental effect sure you fi nd time to see this Taranaki artists also taking pressed with what she saw. of oil and gas exploration. outstanding exhibition which part in the exhibition includ- She said, “I’d like all of There are some colourful ends on March 1.

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