November 1 2012

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Inside... LEFT: The seven Opu- nake High School ﬁ nalists in the short story section of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards Transport survey. See from left Romane page 6 and 7. Limoges, Sophie Andersen-Gardin- er, Te Rei Bigham- Dudley, Bliss Bish- op, Rueben Hall, Stephanie Clement Karen Dey, one of the and Dawn Mills. winners at the Taranaki National Art Awards. Don’t miss it. See page 27.

Egmont Community Art Council’s 30th celebrations. Turn to page 10. Opunake‘s night It was deﬁ nitely Opunake to receive this year’s special High School’s night when Ronald Hugh Morrieson the school picked up the top award. awards in the short story It was “An accolade to RSA tuens 80. See page 5. category at the Ronald Hugh Opunake High School that Morrieson Literary Awards all the finalists were from last Friday night. Opunake High School,” The ﬁ nalists – all seven of and most especially to them - came from Opunake their English teacher Jenny High School; such an Bennett, enthused the judge impressive and unusual result of the short story section that a special tribute was paid Fleur Beale. “I’m so admiring Sir Wilson Whineray, to teacher Jenny Bennett of Opunake High School.” former All Black captain who is Head of English at She remarked that for those with the Rugby World Opunake High School. She interested in writing even Jenny Bennett (right) being presented with a special award by Disrict Librarian Pamela Cup. Obituary page 18. was asked to come onstage to get a place that’s Highly Jones at the Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards. Commended means a lot. IT’S A Her own writing career began when she won a short story TEAM EFFORT competition, she said. She then went on to FROM START TO FINISH announce the winners. Winner of the Short Story Secondary School category ContaCt us for: 4623626AA – for the second year running Plumbing | gas Fitting – was Sophie Andersen- Gardiner. Her story Libby, Log Fires | Bathroom Design commented the judge, was “A character story – but much solar and Pellet Fires more, about how to be an elder sister. The structure was new homes anD renovations very skilful. Family dynamics We travel are never spelt out.” Of the second place getter taranaki Wide! Dawn Mills entry The Angel 191 Broadway – Stratford and the Burgundy Suitcase, Phone (06) 765 5336 she remarked it was a clever, www.pennialljordan.co.nz funny story that Ronald Hugh 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 Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Send your your views to “Letters to the Editor” Letters to 23 Napier Street, Opunake., Fax: (06) 761 7016 email: [email protected] the editor You are welcome to use a pseudonym but must supply your name and address.

Many thanks behind a community project The Coastal Taranaki Health such as Coastal Care and BBC Trust recently received a it has certainly encouraged donation from the students us to keep striving to make Secret Christ of Rahotu School to be put sure that essential services For those who are outside He does this by revealing MEETINGS: towards the proposed Coastal are kept available locally for Christianity this will sound the truth about Himself Care facility. everyone. Sundays at 38 Tayler Street, silly. For those inside this through the Word of God, Our trustees wish to congrat- Thanks Rahotu School – might make a lot of sense. the Bible. Of course Jesus is Eltham at 10.30am. ulate everyone at the school you have given us a great We all know that the God the Word of God, He is the for the excellent effort that example – and we wonder Phone 06 764 7358 will judge the world. But manifestation of God and in they made with their fun- who else might want to fol- God cannot bring world wide this generation He can be best for other Bible Studies. draiser ‘Random Day’. It low your lead. judgement on the world with seen through the Word. certainly looked like fun. It Adrienne Hickey, His people still in it, He has to Over two thousand years of Eltham Message Church is also wonderful that young Secretary, Pastor Richard Oliver get them out of the way fi rst. theology have got the church people are willing to get Coastal Taranaki Health We are an independent Bible Believing Church He’ll do this through what is to a point where people are All are most welcome termed the Rapture. Those falling away in droves. The www.messgechurch.com who died Christians will rise only way to correct things is Enjoying the fl utter from the dead with glorifi ed to restore all things back to (eternal) bodies then those the original. Winner of the draw on was encouraging the good Christians still alive will have October 18 in Auto Mobile clients to pay sooner and they And that is what a prophet Mechanical Services were “enjoying the fl utter.” our physical bodies made is to do. Others will add a initiative to get people to He’s rolling over the next immortal and we’ll be taken little of themselves but a pay their bills was Laurie draw for a bumper one at to the wedding supper of the true prophet will only bring Horo who won $150 in car Christmas. Lamb of God. “This saith the Lord.” He will grooming. But of course there is a deliver the Word of God. Kelvin Jordan who owns If people pay their accounts preparation time, a testing The Word of God will only Auto Mobile at Rahotu by November 10 they’ll go time, a time when all that come to a prophet. He will said his monthly draw with in the Christmas draw for is good and all that is evil be more than just another different prizes each monthly a combination of prizes. If comes ripe at harvest, or the prophet, he will the prophet draw was working well in that they have another bill due in end of this world. (The end of Malachi 4 of Revelation though it was not persuading December they get a second of this world is the end of the bad debtors to pay up, it entry in the draw. 10 v7 and his ministry will this political, fi nancial and fulfil Luke 17 v30. Jesus religious world, not the end Christ returns in Word form A challenge of this planet.) through a prophet and only A regular advertiser who But fi rst Jesus has to reveal those who are God’s children Tue-Fri 9am-5pm He admitted that he was a usually deals with cars bit dubious before he started Himself to His people. will recognise Him. Late nights & Saturday accepted the challenge of the task. Now He cannot do that in This is the secret coming of by appointment. plastic welding together a “The hardest part was that the nail scarred body, that Christ clothes dryer door that was it was in so many bits, he only happens at the end of Richard Oliver in bits. said adding “It wasn’t hard Armageddon and even then Pastor Eltham Message Style your hair with The owner of the clothes to weld.” only to the Jews. He has to Church dryer explained that It was important however reveal Himself secretly. www.messagechurch.com Rhonda otherwise it went fi ne. that the door was the right It was the catch in the door shape as the catch triggered however which activated the the tumble dry action. A blonde calls Delta Airlines and asks, ‘Can you The next issue of the Opunake & dryer thus without the door it It was, “one of the more tell me how long it’ll take to fl y from San Fran- Coastal News is on November 15 was useless. knackered things he’d fi xed”, cisco to New York City ?’ With perseverance the he concluded with a wry grin The agent replies, ‘Just a minute.’ tradesman managed to piece but he enjoyed the challenge! ‘Thank you,’ the blonde says, and hangs up. all the bits together and voila – it goes. A salute to plastic welding.

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23 Napier Street • PO Box 74 • Opunake • Telephone and Fax: (06) 761-7016 • e-mail: [email protected] www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 NEWS 3 Opunake’s night Continued from page 1 placegetter Danelle Walker Condon’s Forever More. sion, playing in the three piece Morrieson would surely have who has been a finalist in Second was The Waterfall band which provided the mu- approved. this competition for 5 years by Sonja Lawson and third sical entertainment were two Third place went to French and came first in the very Gareth Aston Carwyn Ka- musicians who had played exchange student’s “well first one she entered. hui’s poem No hae koe. with Ronald Hugh Morrieson, written and interesting story” Danelle’s story The Girl In the Secondary School in whose honour the literary about her coming to New stuck inside her own head Section the winning poem awards are held. Zealand which “gave an in- “an exploration of how the Thank you and I love you In all it was quite a night. teresting perspective”. narrator got her heart bro- was by Hawera High School Mayor Dunlop who wel- The Open Short Story Sec- ken and her trust betrayed”, student Laura Francis. comed those at the awards tion was won by Chargn in the form of a letter, works Second was There and Here began by referring to the au- Keenan who, disappointingly because the reader knows from Hawera High School thor’s much quoted prophecy having recently moved to who you refer to. “The guy student Erinna Rowlands. “I hope I’m not one of those HOURS: Wellington for a job, wasn’t on the receiving end of this There was no third place buggers who are famous after Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm there to collect his prize. heartfelt rant should curl up awarded. they’re dead.” Sat 8am - 12 noon His story Monday Club in and cringe!” The mayor was among those 24 hour call out service which “nothing much hap- In the poetry Open section It is the 25th year the awards who fought to stop the home pens” was, said Fleur, “a which attracted 70 entries, have been held and to mark of the author who with four very interesting story in con- Judge Paula Green said she the occasion, a book with of his books being made into tent, structure and style.” had difficulty whittling the the winning stories was also films – is now widely ac- Of the second place getter poetry entries in the Open launched on the night enti- knowleged as Hawera’s most Warwick Gibson’s Fathers Section down to 15 such was tled Is there something in famous son – being pulled and Sons she commented it the quality of entries. She the water, a comment from down to make way for a Ken- was “A really great story, too had advice that someone a judge in the 2008 awards tucky Fried Takeaway. Part it was fun and clever. A de- else proofread your poem. that Ronald Hugh Morrison of the house – the attic – was lightfully comic story, bril- She added “I had a tough pervades Hawera and that however preserved when it liantly executed at the end. I time selecting the winner” maybe “There’s something was lifted off and subsequent- really liked the story.” which she said bodes well in the Hawera water.” ly hidden behind a boxthorn In the judging she made for poetry in Taranaki. To cap off the evening which hedge. It is now at the Hawera special mention of the third First place went to Alison was the usual black tie occa- Museum the mayor explained. Recollections of Ron In the band providing the en- sician. “He could play every tertainment, leader Ray Ed- instrument and taught guitar wards later recalls playing and piano. “extras” filling in for Ronald Shirley learnt music from Hugh Morrieson. Ronald. “He had a dance Explained Ray who was a band.” pianist and had his own band Shirley also remembers him called The Saints which he playing a lot of billiards. founded in 1955 when the They weren’t aware of his Hawera Community Hall writing however until he was built, he would take the brought a book he’d written stage while Ronald’s band – his first, The Scarecrow – were having their supper til to show their mother. they came back. The tower in The Predica- Also among those at the ment which, along with The Literary Awards were two Pallett on the Floor, was first cousins of Ronald Hugh published post humously Morrieson. they believed was based on Shirley Rumney (left) and Sisters – their father was the house across the road Heather Engelen remem- Ronald’s mother’s brother – from where he lived which ber their cousin. Heather Engelen and Shirley still stands. Rumney commented that Ron died, just 50, and the in terms of drinking! He also Ronald was an only child sisters commented that he suffered from asthma. and that they were his only hadn’t been well for a while. A lot of the Predicament was cousins. His father died “He had a lot of trouble with based around Naumai Park when he was quite young - of his toes,” remarked one add- at the southern end of the consumption they thought. ing that there was some talk High Street, they said. Shirley who was 13 years of amputation. They put this The Morrieson family older than Ron remembers down to the liver. “There’s home was bought by a Mr him as “a good story teller.” no getting away from it – Donaldson who ran a busi- “He made something boring he liked the drink they said ness Viewfinder there had sound exciting.” though added he wasn’t a been altered since they lived He was also a very good mu- patch on young people today there, they said.

Ray Edwards (left), Irene Robinson and Henry Ngaia. 4 NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Meads Motorcycle Service COUNCILLORS COMMENT 9 Main South Road Manaia Ph 06 274 8216 Mobile 027 2104673 Dirty dairying - not During 2009-10 and subse- is being used. That is, if the whatsoever. The documen- quent years three Taranaki surrounding land is being tary is important for all of us sites, Lake Rotomanu, the used for farming, especially within Taranaki and living Waiwhakaiho River adja- dairying, then a high risk is so close to Parihaka forms cent to Lake Rotomanu and assigned to the site. The TRC, an important part of our the Te Henui Stream often by contrast, is measuring in collective history. Well done failed to meet the accepted a number of ways the actual to all the people involved For all Your Farm Bike Needs guideline for swimming. In bacterial quality. Using the in the making of the film. all of these wildfowl was Ministry for the Environ- The movie will be back in Ian Armstrong identified as the prime source ment’s system only Lake Hawera for one week start- of the contamination. Much Rotokare is graded good, ing on November 1. I represent the South Ta- Are You Prepared For to my surprise Lake Opu- but actually measuring the For those with access to ranaki District Council on nake was compliant for 85% bacterial quality TRC has computers a really quick two Taranaki Regional Another Storm That Will of the season’s samples. found that 10 sites have been and convenient way to see Council committees. One With the number of birds in compliant on 90% or more of what is happening in our of which is the Policy and Cause Power Outages? and around Lake Opunake I the time. district is to log on to the Planning Committee, which would have thought this level If anyone wants more in- council website at www. has recently been receiving of compliance would have formation it can be obtained southtaranaki.com We have a solution for you! annual reports on a num- been much lower. It was also from the TRC’s web site This site opens the door ber of the TRC’s activities. noted that the water qual- www.TRC.govt.nz to a large number of areas These have included a report We have a wide ity of the Waiwhakaiho just Te Hokinga Mai a Tatarakihi including district events, for on the water quality at a range of generators within the New Plymouth – The Children of Parihaka. which clubs and organisa- number of popular fresh available which urban area was consistently Recently I attended the pre- tions can post their events, water swimming areas such high quality with deteriora- miere of this film portraying the LibraryPlus facilities extend from 15kva as Lake Rotomanu, the Patea tion occurring within the city the journey of the children where library books can be to 85kva suitable River at the boatramp in boundaries. Dirty Dairying to from Parihaka to Dunedin booked, renewed and ebooks from your home Patea, Waingongaro River blame? – not here! following the travels of their downloaded, a list of clubs needs to the running at Ohawe Beach, and Lake Comment was also passed ancestors as they were forc- and organisations in our dis- of your rotary Opunake at the boatramp. In on the different grading stan- ibly taken from Parihaka trict with contact people to total 16 sites were monitored cowshed! dards of the Ministry for in the 1880s. The movie is name but a few. The site also during the 2011-12 swim- the Environment (MfE) and touching with certainly a has links to the Council’s ming season. the TRC are grading rivers degree of sadness that such Facebook and blogs which Give us a call on 06 765-5290 & talk with Jono or In 2009-10 for the first Ann to discuss your needs. and lakes as being suitable actions did occur and the de- will also help to keep anyone time DNA analysis of fae- for swimming. MfE grades gree of hardship those taken interested updated with what cal matter was carried out these on the use to which suffered. However there is, is happening. to identify the source. By the land surrounding them in my opinion, no bitterness Ian Armstrong doing this human, cattle and bird contamination can be separated and identified. Council maintains high standard The South Taranaki District practices nationwide. Council chief executive Council made it four in a row The survey is conducted by Craig Stevenson says he is this week when they were told asking employees of participat- pleased with the result and BULKBULK TRANSPORT TRANSPORT that the organisation was a ing organisations a range of proud of the organisation and finalist in the national Kenexa questions, grouped into catego- its people. “This is the fourth Best Workplaces Survey for ries such as culture and values, year we have been a finalist DELIVERIESDELIVERIES the fourth consecutive year. learning and development, and it gets tougher to keep •6'*# Stockfood +"#.0')'/#. The Kenexa Best Workplaces reward and recognition, com- increasing what are already, Survey (Formerly known as munication and co-operation. quite high levels of employee 60,!($,," - Bulk Bins or Silos the JRA Best Workplaces) is “It is a tremendous achieve- engagement,” he says. 1)('+/,.'),/ New Zealand’s largest annual ment to enter the ranks of Mr Stevenson says the result • Lime and Fertiliser workplace climate-employee finalists in the Kenexa Best is great news for a number of 6))W# 0&#.'./0.'- engagement survey and uses Workplaces survey, especially reasons. “A highly engaged •,+0&#, Metal and /0 Race Fines confidential feedback from when you consider that this is workforce is more produc- organisations’ employees to entirely based on the opinions tive, more innovative and •6#0 Grass ) +"& Maize !#'+#/ Silage rate their employers. of their employees,” said San- highly committed and these A record 33,000 employees chia Yonge, managing direc- factors result in better service •6. All //Weather '5#') Airstrip %# from 289 organisations across tor of Kenexa New Zealand. to our citizens. Our low rates the country took part in the “Participating organisations of absenteeism and very high 6Hay survey this year. learn how they stack up against on the Coast th rates of after-hours volunteer- . Log Cartage Now in its 13 year, as the other businesses and past win- ing are a further demonstra- • Hay largest survey of workplace cli- ners report a notable increase tion of this” he says. STOCKFOOD mate and employee opinion in in the calibre of job candidates “A further benefit is the abil- • Log Cartage. the country, it has become the and their ability to retain top ity for the organisation to at- BLENDING benchmark for best workplace talent.” tract high calibre employees. Good people want to work for T )(0,4,1./0,!($,," good organisations.” -.,2'"#. Mr Stevenson believes the . TRAILERS ... reason why the Council has 6-.#• Spreadmark "* .( certified For all your rated so highly comes down certified to the quality of its people 63-#.'#+!#",-#.• Experienced operators 0,./ STRUCTURAL and the strong organisational STEEL culture that exits. “We are 6• GPS Mapping --'+%$,.-.,,$ for proof & one big, professional family PIPEWORK with a very positive can – do ,$-) of placement!#*#+0 attitude. People have that contact positive attitude when they ONE CALL Richard at feel they are being valued and they are making an important ORDERING HOLLARD contribution.The winners of four categories; Small ENGINEERING 1979 Workplace, Small-Medium Workplace, Medium-Large FBT 0800 432 866 ATTENTION FARMERS Workplace (STDC’s cat- We do puncture repairs egory) and Large Workplace, (R P & E M Bartley - Proprietors) as well as Overall Winner will 16 Victoria Street, Kaponga be announced at a black tie ( 0,#.*,00 +#,. -1+ (# awards ceremony in Auck- #/,./40& Ph (06) 764-6686 Fax 764-6685 a/h (06) 764-6432 land on 1 November. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 NEWS 5 Opunake RSA turns 80 The Opunake RSA cel- Colin Butler then closed some popular songs on the ebrated their 80th birthday the formal celebrations piano from the war era while on Sunday October 28 with and everyone enjoyed af- members sang along. It was a special function at the ternoon tea during which a lovely touch and a fit- Opunake Bowling Club. Marie McDonald played ting end to the celebrations. In a brief history of the Opu- nake RSA, Geoff Williams began by stating that on Oc- tober 31, 1932, a Certificate COWSHEDS of the Incorporated Societies Herringbone Sheds, was signed and sealed in the name of the Opunake Re- Rotary Sheds, turned Soldiers Association. “This is the only record Rectangle Yards of the early start of this As- Structural & General sociation, no minute books/ documents have come for- Engineering ward,” explained Geoff. He did however have minute Pipe Fittings Steel Sales books dating from 1943 NZ Hydraulics Agency Pennzoils onwards in which, in the Agricultural Implement Pins Irrigation Fittings first meeting of 1943, the Tines, Blades Bolts & Nuts president was recorded as JS Tosland and Vice President SJ Armstrong. Chairperson D JENNINGS LTD was N Reardon and the Ex- Cutting the anniversary cake: Bernie Edwards, the oldest member cuts the cake while GENERAL ENGINEERS ecutive were listed as J Mor- fellow member Ron Bingham (right) and Secretary/Treasurer and padre Geoff Wil- Main St, MANAIA Ph (06) 274 8563 ris, A Mathie, CR Julian, P liams (at left) look on. Baylis and J Hewson. The Mobile 027 445 4653 secretary was CM Clare. In one of the more inter- names of longer serving tors L Brennan and N Reid. Other members at the time esting entries in the minutes presidents and other office Glover Anderson, Presi- included P Feaver, JJ Smith, during the war years was holders. These included for- dent of the Wellington West W Alvis, N McMillan, G a letter to the Government mer presidents Ron Bing- Coast Taranaki RSA, then King, J and Mrs Hewson of the time suggesting that ham, W Waswo, JS To- spoke and handed out Cer- and Mrs Coupe who were Military Defaulters be de- sland, SJ Armstrong, Geoff tificates of Appreciation to all on the Dance Committee. prived of their Civil Rights Williams and finally cur- a long list of individuals Recorded in the minutes for a period of 10 years. rent president Colin Butler and community groups who was the resignation of N In 1952 the minutes re- who has held the position have supported the Opu- Reardon from the Execu- cord it was decided that for 8 years. Present audi- nake RSA over the years. tive after 16 years of service they would meet on the first tor Ian Baker - for an im- Lastly, in a solemn and – implying the Association Monday of each month and pressive 24 years - was also poignant addition to the pro- was going before 1932 to this continues to this day. acknowledged along with gramme which drove home which Geoff drew attention. Geoff then read out the former long serving audi- in a more personal way just why the organisation exists, individual members then each stood and gave their regimental number and in a tribute to those who have lost their lives in the various wars which included both World Wars and more recent K Force and J Force, Malayan and Vietnam wars the Last Post was played followed by a minute’s silence. Opunake RSA President PHIL COATSWORTH PHILCONTRACTING COATSWORTH CONTRACTING 0800 WE BALE

Taranaki King Country Member of Parliament Shane Ardern who lived on the Opunake 0800 WE BALE Stratford road recalls he used to stay at Bernie’s as a ten year old when he was friends PHIL COATSWORTH with a schoolmate Ricky Stevens whose parents worked for Bernie. They used to get up to all sorts of things. Bernie built them a treehouse and playing around with explosives – Six years in the war CONTRACTING The oldest member of He was employed during wonders “why it wasn’t me”. the Opunake RSA at the the war in Transport and, The luck of the draw, I guess *FOR ALL YOUR HAY AND SILAGE NEEDS 80th celebrations was Ber- though somewhat reticent he says philosophically. *MOW,* FOR RAKE, ALL YOUR BALE, HAY WRAP AND SILAGE NEEDS92 Collingwood nie Rogers who is 95 and to talk about his experienc- Bernie grew up in Wel- *FOR*ROUND,* MOW, ALL0800 SQUARE,YOURRAKE, HAYBALE, CONVENTIONAL WE AND WRAP SILAGE BALE NEEDS Street served for the entire war es, admits to “lots of close lington and came to Ta- Eltham in Greece, Crete and the calls.” Sir Bernard Freyberg ranaki at the tender age *MOW,*COMPETITIVE* ROUND, RAKE, SQUARE, BALE, PRICES WRAP CONVENTIONAL 92 Collingwood Western Desert. He was was the Chief of the eighth of 13 to work on a farm *ROUND,*OWNER/OPERATOR* COMPETITIVE SQUARE, CONVENTIONALPRICES 0211824166Street six years in the war serving Army New Zealand Divi- belonging to George Eltham in the First 19th battalion. sion which his battalion Smith in Watino Road. *COMPETITIVE* OWNER OPERATOR PRICES “I was the first to enlist served under. Bernie lost his After the war Bernie *OWNER/OPERATOR 0211824166 in Opunake,” said Ber- best mate “alongside him bought a farm in Kiri Road nie who lives in Te Kiri. and commented that he still which he still farms today. 92 Collingwood St, Eltham 021 182 4166

*FOR ALL YOUR HAY AND SILAGE NEEDS *MOW, RAKE, BALE, WRAP 92 Collingwood *ROUND, SQUARE, CONVENTIONAL Street *COMPETITIVE PRICES Eltham *OWNER/OPERATOR 0211824166 6 COASTAL COPS Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Eltham Coastal Taranaki could soon have community transport Help may be on its way to For all your Fencing requirements: Coastal people struggling to Agricultural & Electric, Fencing & Shelter Belts, get to essential commitments Stockyards, Retaining Walls, Residential, such as social service or 180 Rev. Post Rammer. hospital appointments and Member FCANZ training opportunities. Ph Steven on (06) 764-5393 or 021 298 5106 New Zealand Red Cross have partnered with Taranaki DHB Public Health Unit to look into a free transport BROPHY BUILDERS service for the people of the Coastal Taranaki. For new homes, roofing, Recently, the Coastcare Medical Trust has also joined alterations, kitchens, decks the project and they will be and all farm buildings. hosting a public meeting to inform the community of For all your building requirements phone Phil what the service could look 6190 South Road, RD 35, Pungarehu like and what the next steps are. Trust member Adrienne 027 236 7129 or (06) 763-8777 a/h Hickey says: “This isn’t just about improving transport to Hawera and New Plymouth – we see this as a way of From left Candace Noyes from the Red Cross with Steve Corkill from the Coastcare also bringing people into Trust and Alisha Stone from the Taranaki District Health Board. the proposed new Coastal A survey (see adjacent page) is being conducted by the Taranaki District Health Care centre to be based in Opunake”. at the public meeting on free training; including first “We see this new proposal The public meeting will November 27.. All returned aid and defensive driving as building on the strength of be held on of November surveys go into the draw to courses before taking the current services by filling gaps 27 at 7:30pm at Sandfords win $150 Opunake Business reins of the brand new 12 for those who need transport Event Centre and a survey on Association vouchers. seater van. Community for more than just medical transport needs is now being “Once this information has members are also needed to appointments. Transport could distributed to the community been gathered we will be able set up the governance of the also help to remove barriers for feedback . Surveys – please to move the project forward, trust,” said Mrs Lawson. to gaining and maintaining see right hand page to fill ”says Karen Lawson, Area Taranaki DHB Health employment and participating in in - are additionally available Manager New Zealand Red Promoter Alisha Stone says further education,” she said. “It through Four Square stores Cross. having another free transport will also enhance opportunities around the Coast, Schools, It is proposed that New service available to the coast for social interaction and RENTAL VEHICLES Opunake Medical Centre, Zealand Red Cross would will contribute to improved community socialisation.” the Opunake Library and • CHARTER co-ordinate the free transport health outcomes for the We encourage everyone • CARS • VANS at the Opunake & Coastal service and people wanting community. to support this initiative by BUSES News. The survey is also to utilise the van would book “Currently there are services completing the questionnaire available online at https:// their seat through an 0800 available to those attending and attending the meeting. “It • VANS www.surveymonkey.com/s/ number service. “The service medical appointments such would be a shame to see the bus CoastalTransport would rely on community as the Opunake/Coastal disappear around the corner so Surveys can be returned • TOUR BUSES volunteers to drive the van. Emergency Transport to speak before it had stopped to the same venues or Volunteers would be offered Service” says Ms Stone. at the station.” ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLDING FOR HIRE Big grant to health centre $35 per day, $50 weekend. The TSB Community Trust The Taranaki District Health health professionals such as is also showing interest said More than 6 days $30 per day. has given $500,000 as a grant Board in partnership with the nurses, were an important Steve. WATERBLASTER FOR HIRE to the Coastal Taranaki Health Red Cross is hoping to run first point of contact for those The new health centre is Trust towards Opunake’s a shuttle service for people seeking medical advice. to be built on land in Napier Petrol 3000 psi 15L/minC proposed new health centre. needing to go to the new A full day workshop is to Street in the centre of town Cost: Half day $90, Full day $120, Weekend The Community Trust has health centre. be held at Sandfords Events presently occupied by the $130. Friday after 3pm return Monday 9am. also offered another $450,000 There will be a special bay Centre before Christmas with plunked rooms and public Bond for waterblaster and scaffolding $50. as an additional under write. for the bus at the new health Midland Health, the Taranaki toilets and will occupy three For more information contact Tracey or Christine at “It’s fantastic news,” said centre, said Steve. District Health Board and Te sections. Two of the sections Steve Corkill, Treasurer of The new Opunake health Hauora to formalise what have been gifted to the trust the Coastal Taranaki Heath centre will have a pharmacy they want. by the South Taranaki District PICKERING MOTORS Trust. attached to it which will be He said there had been “a Council. The third, belonging 11 TENNYSON ST OPUNAKE PH (06) 761-8363 The project has been run by Benjamin Araba who huge interest” in providing to St John – which was also 0800 22 11 20 Email: [email protected] snowballing with the Red bought the Manaia/Opunake services from organisations gifted to St John 8 years ago Cross the latest organisation pharmacies. He will relocate as diverse as WINZ who - has been gifted to the trust to climb on board. to the health centre when it’s would like a presence at by St John. Opunake Plunket built. the Health Centre through has relinquished their 999 • Houses Ben had right from when to Men’s Mates, a men’s year lease and will be part of he bought the two businesses network. the new health centre. • Alternations expressed interest in being Steve said there were • Decks involved in the health centre 4230 people resident in the • Bathrooms and moving to Opunake with catchment area for the Health his family, said Steve, which Centre though there are only RIGHT: BUILDER • Kitchens was their preference. They 3300 patients registered with Don’t forget • Roofing had also since received other the local medical practice. expressions of interest. “Access is a huge issue,” to fill in the • Fences Steve said they felt it he said adding that the Red • Concrete was good idea to have the Cross’s offer to support them survey form. 2475 Surf Highway 45 OKATO pharmacy as part of the is “brilliant”. • Cowsheds PH/FAX 06 752 4044 MOBILE 0274 448106 complex, the trend in other So far $1.4 million is • Farm Buildings. health centres, as often the committed to the new Health Email: [email protected] pharmacist, along with other Centre. A corporate sponsor OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 NEWS 7

Help may be on its way to Coastal people needing to get to essential commitments!

Fill out the survey below and go into the draw to win WiN! $150 Opunake Business Association Vouchers! New Zealand Red Cross have partnered with the Taranaki District Health Board’s Public Health Unit to investigate a transport service for the Coastal Taranaki area.

1. Where do you live within Coastal Taranaki? 7. What days of the week would best suit your needs? Opunake Pungarehu Okato (Tick all that apply) Manaia Rahotu Parihaka Pa Monday Tuesday Wednesday Oakura Other (please specify) ...... Thursday Friday Saturday

2. How do you currently travel to things outside of 8. What times of the day would best suit your needs? Coastal Taranaki? (Tick all that apply) (Please specify) ...... Car (own car) Bike Bus Family/friends car Car pool/ ride share scheme Do you have anything else you would like to add? Elder Care Service (Ironside, Driving Miss Daisy, Standby Service) 9. Other (please specify) ......

3. Does your community need an additional transport ...... service? Yes No ...... If yes, please specify why ...... Now some information about you: 4. If an additional transport service was to be developed, 1. Gender Male Female would you use it? Yes No 2. Please tick your age range 12–24 25–34 35–44 45–55 55–64 65+ 5. Where would you be travelling to and for what 3. Which ethnic group do you belong to? (Tick all that apply) purpose? (Tick all that apply) New Zealand European/Pakeha Maori Samoan Indian Cook Island Maori Tongan Niuean Chinese Other (such as Dutch, Japanese, Tokelauan) Job interviews Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... (Please specify) ...... Attend training/courses 4. Do you care for any children aged? (Tick all that apply) Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... Under 5 5 – 12 12 + 5. Do you care for an elderly person? Yes No School/kindy drop offs Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... What Next? Grocery shopping Please return your questionnaire in the Red Cross containers at the Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... following locations before Friday 7 December 2012: Manaia: Manaia 4 Square / Library Plus / Primary School Sporting activities Oakura: 4 Square Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... Okato: 4 Square / Coastal Taranaki School School/other sports Opunake: 4 square / Opunake Medical Centre / Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... Opunake High School / Sugar Juice / Library Plus Pungarehu: RD1 Health/social services visits Rahotu: 4 Square / Rahotu School Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... Please attend the public meeting to discuss what the transport service could look like and what the next steps are. This will be held Tuesday Pharmacy 27th November 7:30pm, Sandfords Event Centre, Opunake Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... Visit friends/family Are you interested or do you know of anyone who would like to be involved Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... in this project? (E.g. Planning committee, volunteer driver, support person etc) Please call 0800 733 276 /email [email protected] Personal (movies, café, other shopping etc) Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... FILL IN THIS SURVEY TO BE IN THE DRAW TO WIN! Other (please specify) ...... Please enter your details below if you wish to be in the draw for $150 Opunake New Plymouth Hawera Other ...... Opunake Business Association Vouchers. This is only for prize draw purposes. This will be removed from the rest of the survey when we collate the responses. Your answers to the survey will therefore remain 6. How regularly would you use this additional transport confidential. service? Daily Twice a week 2-5 times a week Name ...... Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Contact phone ...... Other (please specify) ...... For more information contact New Zealand Red Cross 0800 733 276 / Email: [email protected] 8 FROM THE BEEHIVE Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS

Leatherby Fixing income equality needs BuildersBuildersBuilders a real change in approach greater proportion than it did We shouldn’t be surprised fering returns on investments 30 years ago. by any of this. The economic just above the returns avail- • New Homes/Renovations Call Corey 027 778 0869 Look at salaries in some reforms started across the able from safe banks. And • Decks/Fences of our bigger companies. western world 30 years ago then they invested money • Concrete Work or Emma The head of Telecom earns were intended to increase the in some of the highest risk • Bathrooms/Kitchens 027 487 1403 around $5 million a year even wealth of those who already activities imaginable so that • Alterations Email: [email protected] though it is now a smaller had plenty of it. the interest they paid inves- 57b Anglers Ave, Warea company than when it was For years we were told “let tors bore no relation to the • Free quotes privatised over 20 years ago. the money men and specula- risk at all. The head of Fonterra earns tors have their way for it will We believed them when, as around the same. The head be good for all of us”. And so productivity went up and we of Air New Zealand up to we watched as they bought up took the pain, they told us we SHOE & BOOT $2 million depending on bo- publicly-owned enterprises, would share in the gain – at nuses. Public sector salaries hiked prices and milked them some point. SALES are reaching new heights with for all they were worth – for None of these promises have Also Andrew Little, List some heads of government their benefit. We watched as been kept. SHOE, BAG & LEATHER REPAIRS MP departments earning over they reduced top tax rates, Policies the present govern- by SCARPAS David Deacon Income inequality is a major $500, 000 a year. which favoured them and ment is introducing, like Childrens issue around the world. Meanwhile, recent figures grew their wealth even more. cutting apprentice rates of 244school Broadway 244 Broadway, Stratford The truth is the gap between showed New Zealand’s me- We believed them when they pay, just continue to take us Stratfordsandals Phone: (06) 765 5591 high and low income earners dian income is 3% less than said that taking away protec- backwards. Ph now (06) 765 5591 what it was three years ago. tions in the workplace, such Real change is now needed. Fax: (06) 765 5594 today is huge. Chief execu- Faxavailable (06) 765 5594 tives and senior managers are The median is important as it as collective agreements with Change that means every- drawing salaries many, many is the point at which 50% of minimum rates of pay linked one capable of working and times the average in their the working population are to skills, rules against unfair putting in the effort can get companies and organisa- earning more and 50% are treatment and good health ahead. Change that means tions. The returns to capital earning less. and safety rights, would be the real value of incomes (whether shares or property) When the median wage fig- good for us. will rise. as opposed to labour (through ure goes down it means lower We took the money men at Real change is needed if we wages and other work ben- and middle income earners their word when they set up are serious about fixing in- efits) today form a much are going backwards. their finance companies of- come inequality and poverty.

[email protected] Thumbs up to National-led Government approach to the deepening across a year. Latest figures forecast over the next four international debt crisis. from Statistics New Zealand years. Over the past month He said “for most countries show that that the cost of 5230 people nationwide left it’s better to combine deficit living is increasing at its their benefit to move into a reduction that you put in lowest rate in 13 years. At new job. Here in Taranaki, place now, but that takes the same time, the after-tax the unemployment rate has effect over time, with if average wage is up by 20 dropped 37% over the last anything, additional support, per cent since September two years, being best result L and that means stimulus, 2008 – more than double the in the country. Thomson O’Neil for the economy, effective rate of inflation. Working To create more jobs we immediately. And what’s for Families payments were need thriving businesses A interesting about the fiscal adjusted by 5 per cent on 1 that provide a service or a & Co. monitor the IMF published April 2012, meaning higher product that people value. Our Opunake Office is attended by: also as part of these meetings, payments for most families. We recognise that well educated and skilled people Robert England on Wednesday and Fridays, is if you look across all the We acknowledge that times W for buying and selling Houses, Farms and Businesses; Jonathan Young, developed countries, there is remain challenging for a are critical to driving more Trusts; Wills and Estates. New Plymouth MP only one country which has number of businesses and innovative businesses and lifting productivity. For on , for Residential Sales and actually done that, which families. However, the Neal Harding Thursday New Zealand to increase Y Purchases; Family, District, and Criminal Court matters; One of US President Barack is New Zealand. They have Government’s long-term plan Civil and Business matters. Obama’s top financial coupled additional stimulus to build a more competitive its productivity, we need a advisors has given New with medium-term fiscal and productive economy lift in the skill level of the workforce. Young people E FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Zealand a big ‘thumbs up’ consolidation. That’s the right will remain focused on for the way the National policy combination.” (BBC encouraging more people off mostly acquire skills through Government is handling the ‘World Debate - Rescuing welfare and into training or completing qualifications in 30 Tasman Street, deepening world debt crisis. the Global Economy – What work, and giving businesses the education and training R system. Opunake In a major international BBC Next?’) the confidence to invest, grow debate on rescuing the world The National-led and create new jobs. New Zealand is doing a lot Ph: 761-8823 economy, Peter Orszag, government’s responsible National’s responsible better than most countries S Obama’s Director of the economic management of economic management has we compare ourselves Office of Management and the economy has also helped helped maintain growth in the with. Sticking to the plan Budget until 2010, singled to take pressure off interest economy, which means we is important. Responsible For advertising phone (06) 761 7016 out New Zealand alone as rates, meaning a family with are doing better than much of economic management is the model for its balanced a $200,000 mortgage is now the developed world. critical to build confidence, paying $200 less a week in In the past two years almost which in turn will see interest than in 2008. This 60,000 new jobs have been businesses employ more is a considerable saving created with another 150,000 people. Water data tells true story We can be confident about actual, properly conducted for bathing water bacterial water quality at most popular measurement programme contamination – the lowest swimming spots in the exists, such as in Taranaki. level of non-compliance for region, says the Taranaki Mr Bedford says the 11 years.Coastal bathing Regional Council, despite Council’s own monitoring monitoring results are adverse grading. involves regular analysis consistently better than The Ministry for the of water samples over the the national average. In Environment grades summer season. Actual 2011-2012, more than 94% are based mainly on the results show that: For the of samples were within hypothetical risks arising past two summers, water national guidelines for from how the surrounding quality at popular freshwater bacteria levels. land is used, rather than bathing spots has been the Mr Bedford says the fact actual monitoring results, best in a decade. At the 16 that dairying is the main says the Council’s Director- freshwater bathing sites activity in Taranaki ring- Environment Quality, Gary monitored during summer plain river catchments Bedford. It is essentially 2011-2012, only 22 of means that the region will a desktop exercise that 207 samples exceeded the never be given good grades should not be used where an national ‘action’ guideline under the Ministry’s system. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 NEWS 9

Billy pulls no punches Billy Graham has had a busy sion is changing boys’ lives UK / EUROPE month - he’s held a motiva- (which was reviewed by tional seminar at Fonterra, the Opunake and Coastal Earlybird 2013 given community presenta- News last month). Principal tions at Waverley, Patea, Youth Court Judge Andrew DEals On salE nOw Hawera, Eltham as well as Becroft was guest speaker Opunake High School. Billy at the launch and is witness has also held a book launch to the positive difference salEs are for a promoting his new book: that Billy has made with our Making Champion Men - how at risk youth. “Billy has a one New Zealand man’s vi- gravitational pull that most limitED timE. sion is changing boys’ lives. challenging young boys fi nd Throughout all these events hard to resist – once they are all DEals Billy’s message is simple: in his orbit he can work his self dicipline, respect others, magic” Judge Becroft said and have a can do attitude. that young people want to all aiRlinEs These are core values that see a value systems model, Maximise your travel choices, Billy has carried with him that they will push against talk to Dianne & Leeana at since, when as an 8 year old bit, challenge it, upset it, “but and in trouble with the law they want to see adults who HawERa tRavEl CEntRE (for the umpteenth time), he have values.” was brought under the stew- His fi rst book, (Your Ship GreatEmail value in Opunake ardship of Dick Dunn. “He Came in the day your Doc- [email protected] Home Sunday November 4, 2-2:30pm was my mentor” explains tor Smacked your Bum’) Billy, “and was known in the was about Billy, about over 1950s, and through to the coming the hard knocks. His 70s as ‘the Father of the Hutt latest book focuses on how 163 High St Valley - Master Coach’ and to make things happen “It’s ran the Stop Out Soccer Club, about helping and making a Hawera The Eastern Cricket Club as difference in your commu- Ph 06 278 4656 well as the Railways Boxing nity, about pushing the right Club.” buttons and enjoying your Mr Dunn, “as I was to always kids” says Billy “You need 50 Ihaia Road Opunake to address him as ‘Mr Dunn’ to get hold of this book, read You will be surprised when you see this great little home and right up into my adulthood - it and put it into action” work out the value for money. Three bedrooms on a large flat he always commanded that It will be a couple of years section only a short walk to the main street. Recently redecorated respect” says Billy, had only Billy has clear views on why all together. “It was fantastic. before Billy can return to with new carpets this is a great first home or rental investment. a few rules in his gym, but our teens are going off the The warmth and friendliness Taranaki but he stays in touch $138,000. those that he had were strictly rails, and he pulls no punches. we were shown was really with people through emails Open Home Sunday November 4, 2-2:30pm enforced. Respect for others “most of the boys that come appreciated” The message and phone calls and offers the was at the top of the list as here have absent fathers, that Billy delivered to our following advice “Remember Ph 765 5599 fax 06 765 5598 well as no swearing. “Before and come from single parent youth was again simple – to love your kids, listen to Matthew 0274 814 648 meeting Mr Dunn I used to families. Very few parents “Lay off the cigarettes, lay your kids, but don’t let them Mike 027 272 4044 swear like a trooper, but he even bother to turn up to the off the booze, keep your body dominate you. It’s a bit like Nicole 027 355 650 pulled me aside and said gym to see what their kids are fi t – healthy body / healthy that song ‘Love Hurts’ – but “Billy, if I have to train you up to. The kids of today are mind”. He also encourages love works”. not to swear you’re not worth not being pushed to dig deep our teachers and youth lead- having in my gym” So I very or to run harder.” ers to pick up from where quickly learnt not to swear in In order to join Billy’s Gym he left off and to give sup- his gym!” Dick Dunn also the boys need to register at port to the sports coaches in taught that fi tness was a key the start of the year and are Taranaki who are working to success. Billy remembers screened before being con- with our youth. “I would that even back then, as an UK / EUROPE sidered for acceptance “We encourage you to support the eight year old, he dreamt have a waiting list to join likes of Coach Steve Keene of having his own gym and and we get some hardcase who runs the Sports Institute mentoring others, just like his boys giving false names and Taranaki – he loves sport and coach did. addresses trying to get in, is also making a huge differ- Earlybird 2013 Using his ‘can do attitude’ but we’re up with the play” ence with our youth”. Billy’s Billy has turned his dream, laughs Billy. Once accepted, home base is in Lower Hutt of setting up a boxing gym, the boys attend the gym 3 Wellington, but plans are DEals On salE nOw into a reality and set up the days a week and remain already underway to roll out Naenae Boxing Acadamy, members anything from 6 Billy’s Acadamy programme and is now mentoring ‘at months to 2 to 3 years. The nationwide – into regions risk’ youth, steering them fees for the gym are levied such as the Taranaki, with back onto the right track. at $50 per term. Most don’t support coming from top salEs are for a Billy admits that he would pay either because either they Government officials. “I far rather use table tennis or can’t afford the fee, or if they have told them that if can crouquet as a means to train learn the Boxing Acadamy’s get 50 good men we will limitED timE. “but the reality is that boxing Cornerstone Values, which change New Zealand – for attracts the hardcore trouble is given to them in booklet the better”. makers” explains Billy “and form, they have their fees Several years ago the Naenae even then, of the seventy boys waived. Boxing Academy applied for that come to our gym, only The Gym has had a positive funding through Vodafones’ all DEals 12 of these boys show the fl ow on effect into the com- “World of Difference Pro- ability and talent to go on to munity. Crime figures are gramme” “That was a major box at a competitive level”. down and graffi ti (which use breakthrough for us” says all aiRlinEs The rest of the boys are not to be endemic) is now gone. Billy “ and it really did make left out or behind and are Billy says that the teenagers a world of difference – they Maximise your travel choices, taught self discipline, respect, in towns and in rural areas of have given us constant sup- responsibility and honesty Taranaki face similar issues port in what we are doing and talk to Dianne & Leeana at – all things that Dick Dunn as to those in the big cities are enabling us to extend our installed into a young Billy “Overall they may face less programme. Graham years before. And temptation, but they can still Over 150 people packed just like his mentor, Billy find trouble” Billy’s trip into the gym at the Naenae HawERa tRavEl CEntRE doesn’t tolerate swearing in to Taranaki took several boxing academy to celebrate his gym either. Or cell phones months in the planning and the launch of Billy’s new “they’re a distraction that the is very grateful to his team book Champion Men - how Email kids don’t need” and sponsors that brought it one New Zealand man’s vi- [email protected] On this month in history On November 25, 1903 Bob Fitzsimmons, who was raised in Timaru, (but born in Cornwall, England in 1862) won his third boxing world title beating George Gardner of the United States on points after 20 rounds. He was 41 years old to his opponent’s 27. The world light- 163 High St heavyweight title fi ght was held at the Yosemite Athletic Club in San Francisco, USA. Earlier in his boxing career Bob Fitzsimmons had won the world middleweight title (1891), Hawera as well as the heavyweight title (1897). He continued boxing until the age of 51 and died in 1917 having spent most of his consider- Ph 06 278 4656 able earnings acquired during his illustrious boxing career. 10 NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thirtieth years anniversary for Egmont Community Arts Council a wish list which includes more performances and more workshops”. There were various interesting displays on hand includ- WhyWhy buybuy it,it, ing the plaster casts for the statue of Sir Peter Snell when when you can it was cast in bronze. when you can There was an excellent small exhibition of local HireHire it.it. painter Debbie Campbell, 348 South Rd Hawera, with pictures ranging from Ph: 06 278 7974, Mob: 0274 452 207 flowers to seascapes, as well E: [email protected] as the Cape Egmont Light- house. An intriguing display of photograph clippings and photographs documented the 30 year history of ECAC. Full Replacements Events included pianist Ro- man Rudnysky, the Auckland Conservatories Youth Orchestra, jazz violin- ist Fiona Pears and the statue Inserts Founding Chairperson Gabrielle Barr and former Chairperson Alan Love cutting the of Sir Peter Snell, who was at official cake. the unveiling. The Egmont Community brielle Barr, who was the very young (growing up in At one stage there was an Arts Council (ECAC) cel- founding Chairperson and Eltham) and has only more interval to allow people to ebrated 30 years as an artistic has been recently chosen as recently come to the fore. see the murals in the town, as force last weekend. They Patron. Gabrielle was given “New Zealand is a much well as the “Longest painting had a special celebration on exhibition in the world”, as Saturday October 27, held at Carol put it; paintings in most Opunake High School Hall. of the shops in the town. The event was organised by Upon the return of the sight- Chairperson Carol Marshall seers we were graced with a and ECAC members. “We are performance by opera singer here today to celebrate your Deborah Wai Kapohe from contribution to our Coastal Wanganui, who accompanied community and thank you for herself on the classical guitar. your tireless efforts towards She filled the hall with her WAYNE JONES making this such a vibrant, powerful, melodic voice, and culturally diverse and colour- delighted us with her pleas- (06) 278 8991 ful community”, Carol said. ant personality. She was an e: [email protected] Carol showed the attractive w: www.fairviewhawera.co.nz excellent choice of guest to 159 Princes Street, Hawera new mural trail brochure, on celebrate 30 years of art. She show for the first time. Copies sang a selection of songs from were available for attendees overseas, some 400 years old to take home. Jean Roach’ Opera singer and classical guitar player Deborah Wai from Shakespeare’s time, but Kapohe entertained with finesse and kept her audience input into the creation of also included some composed spellbound. For advertising so many of the murals was by “the grandfather of NZ acknowledged. The Mission a brooch, made by local jew- more multicultural place now composition” Douglas Lil- phone (06) 761 7016 Statement was read. Our ellery artist Millie Purpil. than when I grew up”. burn with the ‘Sings Harry’ objectives are to recognise, Watching intently was Jean After a historical overview, series – poems of Denis Glov- support, promote and develop Roach, Margaret Scott and Gabrielle concluded, “The er put to music. She finished the appreciation of the arts Alan Love (‘Unsung Hero’ Arts Council still has a func- with ‘Summertime’ from in all their cultural diversity, by popular acclaim), previous tion and a purpose”. ‘Porgy and Bess’. Carol’s which creates a culturally Chairpersons, as well as other Carol Marshall’s address tribute, “That was just stun- vibrant community. office holders. focused on the future and ning” summed up Deborah’s Val Wallace read a Roll of An excellent meal was present. She mentioned re- performance. Honour; which included Dan- enjoyed, provided by Ander- cent events such as a graffiti ny Hogan, Elaine Brewer, sons Pie Shop and Caterers. workshop and tattoo art, as The official cake was then Bev Coxhead, Janet and Har- The keynote speech was well as the pharmacy mural cut by Gabrielle Barr and ry Stretton, Cedric Whitham, given by Gabrielle Barr, organised by Jean Roach not Alan Love, which concluded UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Kate Mickelson, Dale Henry who outlined some of the so long ago. She mentioned a well-organised, enjoyable Automotive Repairs & Servicing and Elaine Torrence. highlights starting with “our that Dame Malvina Major celebration. “A big thank you Farmbike Repairs And Servicing After a warm welcome by commission from Joyce is the next event on ECAC’s to our wonderful committee Stuart Ward and a blessing Young of the pottery piece calendar. She also said the who have worked so hard Full Panelbeating Service by Rangiroa Rongonui there in the library”. Gabrielle arts council requested feed- this year to make all of this Can Arrange Top Quality Paint Work was a reply by Michael Ahie spent time on explaining how back on what was needed for happen today and also all the Hireage Of: and Lynn Judge (Ahie). Maori culture was generally the future as regards promot- events this year”, concluded • 4 Metre Scaffolding • Generator • Post Hole Borer A special guest was Ga- overlooked when she was ing art in the area. “We have • Car Trailer • Hedge Trimmers • Rotary Hoe • Chainsaws • Horse Float • Scrub Cutters • Concrete Cutter Mangatoki WI keep their members very busy • 4 Metre Ladders • Trailer Mulcher • Concrete Equipment For our September meet- Members displayed their Hicks talked about and dis- en Whyte (photo), 3rd Karen • Lawnboys • Tandem Trailer • Kelly Float • Lawnmowers ing about 16 members and prettiest tablecloths and played about 15 patchwork Joblin (photo). The raffle • Trencher {Small} • Concrete Mixer • Plasma Cutter 2 friends met at a restaurant tablemats. The raffle was quilts, which she has made was won by Sue Comrie. • Trencher {Large} • Drop Saw • Plate Compactor in Eltham for a two course won by Bev Marx. over a number of years. Bev Marx presented Ol- rd • Waterblaster • Gas Spit • Pole Trowels • Woodsplitter meal with tea and coffee, On October 3 18 members, Competition results wyn Duthie with a bouquet which we all enjoyed. st Increasing stock constantly, please ring if you have a product query two visitors, two babies and Flower: 1 Betty Skedgewell, of flowers on behalf of our We had a short business one grandchild met at the 2nd Lucy Moger, 3rd Susan WI in congratulations for Open: 8am To 5pm Mon - Fri meeting at which two teams Mangatoki Hall for a fish Johnson her award for Services to Sat 9am To 12 Noon (for hirage) were entered for the bowls and chip lunch, which we ate Shrub: -1st Lucy Moger, 2nd the Community (Eltham tournament. after the business meeting. Betty Skedgewell, Marlene area). Lucy Moger, 1 Victoria Road , Oakura Ausa gave a short talk and Lorraine Mullin displayed Hewn. Mangatoki CWI demonstration about her st Opp Corbett Park Ph: 06 752 7485 greeting cards, gifts and Tulips in a pot or photo: 1 health products. Avon cosmetics and Jocelyn Colleen Pease (pot), 2nd Hel- OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 NEWS 11

The many people who attended the recent Muggeridge family reunion against a backdrop of Mount Taranaki. Muggeridge family reunion a great success There was a special cel- who were at the re- LEFT: ebration at Te Kiri Hall on union included Ernie From left are Stephen, David, Ernie (Ernest), Marjorie Saturday October 20. Over (Inglewood), Marjorie Keogh, Hilda Young, and Mavis Frost. Shirley Hazle- 80 people met from the ex- Keogh (Waihi), Hilda wood is seated at the front.Their parents were Louis and tended Muggeridge family, Young (Waihi), Shirley Elsie Muggeridge who farmed at Te Kiri. including those related by Hazlewood (Kaponga), marriage. The event was or- Mavis Frost (Oakura), ganised by Mavis Frost (nee Stephen (Martinbor- Muggeridge) and her nephew ough) and David (Ham- Clinton Helms from Hamil- ilton). Arthur (Pihama) ton. “We were very pleased was unable to make it. at the turnout. Most made it Some descendants here”, they said. They started came from as far afield Taranaki wide sales, hire and service. organising the event about as Australia, includ- six months ago. ing Shirley’s son Jules Free delivery, competitive prices. The reunion embraced the Larsen and family, Mavis’s two sons Jason, Craig a tight knot family – it’s where MOBILITY SCOOTERS descendants of Louis and El- who live in Melbourne. and partner Julie, and Stephen’s they get their strength” He and all living aids - we’ll help you sie Muggeridge, who farmed It was a special mo- daughter Alanna and granddaugh- added, “It’s really cool”. on Waiteika Road, Te Kiri. ment as mother and son ter Nina came all the way from The day was a great success with whatever you need. The couple had nine chil- hadn’t seen each other Perth. with a delicious lunch, fol- Kevin & Marilyn Bromell dren and seven were at the for 22 years. Had Jules Shirley’s son-in-law Stewart lowed by copious photographs 279 Broadway Stratford reunion. (Sadly, one - Brian changed? “No he’s just Martin lives in Rotorua, but point- and much conversation. “It - has since passed away). the same”, replied Shir- ed out he was linked by marriage. was absolutely fabulous”, en- Ph (06) 765-7633 The seven of the siblings ley. “It’s been really great to see such thused Shirley after the event. Freephone 0800 765 763 Entertaining Angels - and people www.mobilityandmore.co.nz A thoroughly entertaining the garden, with a stream in everyone to their senses. Jo evening was had by all who the foreground and a church is the daughter of Grace and attended Cue Theatre’s re- spire appearing in the back- Bardolph. cent production ‘Entertaining ground. Very important was Cue productions are al- Angels’. The season ended the greenhouse to the left. ways first class and this was on October 20. The story begins with the no exception. Occasionally, Entertaining Angels, which recently widowed vicar’s one or two of the cast mem- was very funny, but had seri- wife Grace (played by Chris- bers did not project their tine King) rather reluctant to voices optimally making it, ALUMINIUM vacate the property to enable at times, hard to hear them. JOINERY the new vicar Sarah (Poppy However, this is probably Tremayne) to move in. Grace nit picking. is rather cantankerous, but Well done to everyone perhaps she has reason to be involved in this production Windows as the storyline unfolds. on both sides of the stage Bi-Folds The deceased vicar Bar- and elsewhere. Sliding Doors dolph (Kevin Koch) makes Entrance Doors plenty of appearances as a Make sure you see Cue’s Conservatories ghost – or is he a figment of next production featuring Garage Doors his widow’s imagination? Dame Kate Harcourt ‘Vir- Inserts/Retro Fitting Grace’s sister Ruth Claire tues From the Past’, which Double Glazing Existing Joinery Chamberlain), an unmar- is scheduled for Sunday De- Maintenance ried missionary, flits around cember 2 (2pm and 7.30pm). Call today for a free The cast, from left, Grace (Christine King), Bardolph (Kevin Koch), Ruth (Claire trying to be helpful, but she Dame Kate will be sharing measure and quote Chamberlain), Sarah (Poppy Tremayne), and Jo (Catherine Jordan). has a guilty secret, which a journey through time with IN YOUR AREA EVERY WEEK ous undertones, was written management by Peter Haines great care and attention to she finally blurts out. These stories of her ancestors, her Ph: (06) 758 8073 by Richard Everett. The play and Francey Langman. detail. Alan Stevenson and people all have their heads in family and her life. You can the clouds to varying extents Fax (06) 758 4157 was directed by Nicci Smith. Before the show started his construction team have book through Inglewood email: [email protected] The production manager was we had a view of the ex- done a great job. The set was and it is up to counsellor Jo Book Centre from Novem- Web: www.rylock.co.nz Margaret Green with stage cellent set, which showed basically the vicarage from (Catherine Jordan) to bring ber 1. Phone 06 756 7032. 12 NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Rahotu School Calf and Lamb Day Ruby Helms We’ve got the lot! Intermediate Calves Leading- 1st Ella Bright, 2nd Lauren Helms, 3rd Emma Annabell

Rearing- 1st Ella Chard, 2nd Ella Bright, 3rd Lach- lan Fleming SPORTS LARGE REGULAR MUD ALL FARM TYRES SEDAN TYRES TERRAIN TERRAIN TYRES 4x4 4x4 Intermediate Reserve Champion Calf: Ella Bright · Prompt On-Farm · Wheel Alignment Intermediate Champion Call Out Service · FREE Tyre Safety Calf: Ella Chard · Fitting & Balancing Checks Senior Calves: · Tractor, Truck & · General Tyre repairs Leading : 1st Tessa Honey- Motorbike field, 2nd Grace Chapman, 3rd Jorja Ehrhorn

Rearing- 1st Olivia Bright, THE TYRE PROFESSIONALS 8805431AA 2nd Tessa Honeyfield, 3rd Gorgeous girls Hannah Worthington, Nicole Gilbert Lilly-Jo Robinson and Kaitlyn Tyla Hare Dean Cameron’s Tyre Centre Haigh; Junior lambs at Rahotu School’s Calf and Lamb Day. BROADWAY SOUTH • STRATFORD • 765 8401 • 021 061 3895 Rahotu School held their following are the results: Leading and Calling - 1st Senior Reserve Champion 8805431AA Calf and Lamb day on Mason Ehrhorn, 2nd Calf: Tessa Honeyfield Thursday October 18. The Junior Lambs Brooke Rutland, 3rd Zoe Honeyfield Senior Champion Calf: Leading and Calling -1st Olivia Bright Aliyah Dombroski , 2nd Jas- Rearing- 1st Abbey Park- mine Leatherby 3rd Han- er, 2nd Zoe Honeyfield, LIC most loved calf: Claire nah Worthington 3rd Mason Ehrhorn Fleming

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0508 726 336 or Senior Calves at Rahotu School. From left, Tessa Hon- eyfield, Olivia Bright, Grace Chapman, Tyla Hare and 06 274 5852 Jorja Ehrhorn. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 PAGE 13

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SPECIAL DATES TERM 4 RONALD HUGH MORRIESON AWARDS

November 8 Senior Prizegiving 1 pm November 12 NCEA Exams commence December 7 Junior Prizegiving 11 am

December 7 Dave Nicholas farewell 7pm December 13 Hillary Challenge Race night 7 pm

“NOTHING TRIVIAL” A successful quiz night was held on the 25th October to raise funds for the Samoa trip. About $2,000 was raised - fantastic effort! The winning team was ….. Echniodermauchocolot - a teachers team! Thank you to all the generous prize sponsors Judge and novelist Fleur Beale with prizewinners Romane, Sophie and Dawn and class teacher, Jenny Bennett

At a glittering gala evening, commemorating 25 years of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards,

Opunake High School students made a clean sweep of all of the prizes in the secondary school short story section. For the third year in a row one of our students won the coveted first prize, with it being the second consecutive win for Year 12 student Sophie Andersen- Gardiner. Year 11 student Dawn Mills was in second place, while French exchange student Romane Limoges gained third place. Highly Commend- ed awards were won by: Wade Taylor, Te Rei Bigham-Dudley, Reuben Hall, Bliss Bishop, Stephanie SAMOA SPORTING Clement and Seonaid Pentelow. & CULTURAL TOUR Judge Fleur Beale was effusive in her praise of the talent demonstrated by Opunake High School students 11th - 19th July 2013 and paid tribute to the contribution of the teachers involved. Opunake High School rugby and Thank you to all of the friends, family and teachers who attended the evening to support our students at netball teams are travelling to Samoa what proved to be a memorable evening, superbly organised by Pam Jones and her team for a sporting & cultural tour!! DAVID NICHOLAS Look out for our events and please come After 36 years at Opunake High School David and support us !! Congratulations to Jenny Bennett on Nicholas will be retiring at the end of this year. receiving the Teacher’s Excellence You are welcome to attend an evening to celebrate Upcoming fundraisers: Award which has never been awarded David’s retirement on December 7th, 7pm in the HANGI before at the Ronald Hugh Opunake High School Hall. November 10, $8 plate. Contact the school office to Morrieson Awards. order a plate. 7618723 He waihangatanga o te tangata pai i roto i tenei ao i tenei hurihuri” pai i rotote tangata o He waihangatanga FIREWOOD “ Orders are being taken for next year’s delivery - $150 for pine, $200 for mac 3 metre cubic trailer BRIGHT SPARKS NZ FINALISTS Growing good peoplechanging world’Growing for a rapidly MARKET DAY

‘ Three students from Opunake High School will be The group will have a stall at Market Day attending the 12th Annual Awards Ceremony on 24 November Tuesday 30th October at the Council Chambers in Wellington. We have young, fit students who are keen to Jonathan Abplanalp with his Volcano Alarm earn personal money to help cover costs for Phone: System. In this project Jonathan completed a their trip – if anyone has any jobs available 06 761 8723 model volcano and remote sensors to measure the please ring the school office on 761 8723. Fax: movement of the ground. An applicable project 06 761 7262 given the area we live in—well done Jono! Email: STUDENT SUCCESSES Abbey Silson and Jenna Bellve with their RWS admin (Remote Weather Station). “Abbey’s Dad is an Taylar Rampton—NZ Junior Motocross @opunake. agricultural contractor and he had the problem that Champion school.nz he couldn’t get reliable information on what the Johnathan Tahau—3rd Under 18 Opunake SPECIAL DATES TERM 4 weather was doing in the places he needed to be Kneelo Classic working at. The girls developed a weather station Breanna Morgan — Russell McVeagh November 8 Senior Prize giving Web: that sensed temperature, humidity, wind speed and School Leavers’ Law Scholarship www.opunake sent the data to the internet—well done Abbey & NovemberA huge thank 12 -youNCEA to Shell Exams Todd Commence Oil Services for .school.nz Jenna! CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Novemberdonating our 16 studentsTeachers hard Only hats Day to use while Novemberwood cutting, 30 it makesSenior a Dinner risky job a lot safer. Mr Phil Hooper and Mr Andrew Hornblow Junior Girls— Joellen Hughson-How December 7 Junior Prize giving have been our biggest inspirations throughout our Junior Boys— Christian Rosewarne project. They both encouraged us from the get-go Intermediate Girls—Jacquelin Tulloch DecemberOHS 7 is tDaveakin Nicholasg enr oFarewelllmen ts and taught us a lot, they are great mentors. Mr Intermediate Boys — Jordan Hooper December 13 Hillary Challenge RaceNight Hooper is a teacher at Opunake High School and Senior Girls — Tara Potter for 2013. Senior Boys — Ethan Bloemen Mr Hornblow is an Opunake resident and helps out Please ring the office to make an appointment. at Opunake High a lot.” 14 NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Dairy Woman of the Year nominations

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The winner will be as professional and personal Kuriger, who collected her award this year, says Suzuki Dealer newspaper advertising 4505she joinedKINGQUAD the leadership 400 Finance Off er programme in September and it has already helped her fi nd her future aspirations. “My heart is in dairy 20X4 COL 20X4 COL (149X200MM) and agribusiness, and the (149X200MM) programme is getting me to think more broadly about the opportunities I can create for the industry and for other women.” She said she sees her future in another governance role. “I’m passionate about helping people fi nd solutions, (now)(now)(now) (in(in(in 12 1212 months) months)months) (in(in(in 24 2424 months) months)months)and I can see there is more (now)(now)(now) (in(in(in 12 1212 months) months)months) (in(in(in 24 2424 months) months)months) ⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓potential for New Zealand’s ⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓ rural and urban business communities to connect – we’re not that different. 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Annie Oakley, Stella Col- for the competition but our The first rally of ther sea- On Friday the 12th October lins/Fluke The Duke CAT teamHi had a lot of fun despite Fair trade eco - friendly products son saw some new members 2012 we sent a team of riders/ A: Maddy Meirer/Mystic the weather! The team won Organic vegetable seedlings & attend so a big welcome to mounts to the Manawatu Pony (Carlyle Pony Club),Ebony theAd prize as discussed.for being the mostThis is last year’sherbs advert from July 2010. you and it was wonderful Club Showhunter Champs Collins/Rocky Team supportive team at the com- all at competitive prices to see the familiar faces of that were held at the Foxton Coach Barbara Harvey, petition I would like to con- the existing members. 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ACC and RNZCGP Accredited 18 SPORTS Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Obituary: Sir Wilson Whineray by player and played for (KNZM) in 1998, Sports- Wairarapa, Mid Canterbury, man of the Year (1965) and OPUNAKE Manawatu, Canterbury, in 2007 was the first New Waikato, but made his mark Zealander inducted into the For all general electrical playing for Auckland (1959- IRB Hall of Fame. and wiring work. 1966) coached by the great “He was a modest likable Domestic and farm maintenance, Sir Fred Allen. Why so many man with a smiling face and provinces? He was an ag- a quiet word of advice for new houses and cowsheds. ricultural cadet and moved his men. His high sense of around quite a bit. diplomacy, sound tactical After his retirement from knowledge of the game and Ph Craig on 027 207 7775 rugby a hugely successful personal dedication and self- business career followed, discipline earned him the ad- Sir Wilson Whineray with the Rugby World Cup preceded by graduating MBA miration of rugby men every- from Harvard University. He where”, said JBG Thomas, CoastalCoastal AgriAgri ServicesServices Sir Wilson James Whin- in 1957 aged just 21, selected spent 34 years with industrial the well-known Welsh sports eray died on October 22 at as a forward (loosehead prop) giant Carter Holt and rose writer. Tasman Street - Opunake Auckland Hospital where for a test against Australia. through the ranks to become Sir Wilson is survived he had been for a month. He was made captain at the Deputy Managing Director. by his wife Lady Elizabeth Providers of Effluent Systems. The 77-year-old was born in young age of 23 and finally He subsequently held various (Beth), a son, two daughters Auckland on July 10, 1935. called it quits in 1965. By top positions, such as Chair- and five grandchildren. Specialising in design. He is remembered, not only then he had played 77 games man of the National Bank of as a great All Black captain for the All Blacks, 67 as New Zealand and Chairman The funeral was held at Pumps and Stirrers – many say the greatest - but captain. “We played for ten of the Hillary Commission midday on Friday October also an astute businessman shillings (a dollar) a day”, (1993-1998). 26 at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Electric or PTO Driven. and supporter of charitable he said. Wilson received many Parnell, Auckland. *Ponds * Irrigators * Seperators causes. 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Mike Smith (Neil), Stephanie MacKenzie (Polly), Ian Hitch (Warren), Andy Whitehead (Barry), Chloe Danz (Anna) and Honey-Rose Hutchins (Belinda). Opunake Players Inc are experience in some of the sto- Warren thinks that the world ture and, with the help of supporting local theatre, in ryline. Set in the late 80’s the revolves around him. Shy, Polly and Barry, she sets out that they are presenting their play revolves around Barry’s awkward Barry, the store to save the farm. They all end second locally written play in Farm Supplies store in rural owner who is secretly in love up getting more than they three years. Taranaki. with Anna, frequently deals bargained for. Anna, a single dairy farmer with one very demanding “Farm Supplies and Other in her 30s, runs the family customer, Neil. Neil never There will be 8 perfor- Lies!” is a brand new play farm for her elderly parents. misses a chance to tell anyone mances of Farm Supplies written by Opunake local She is a bit rough round the he’s the best farmer in the and Other Lies at Opunake’s Lynelle Kuriger, and tells edges and does what is ex- district – however he is never Lakeside Playhouse. No- a tale of love found and pected of her. Her best friend rude around his young fresh- vember 22 to December 1st lost with plenty of laughter, Polly tries to bring Anna out faced daughter, Belinda, who (no performance on Sat 24th mayhem and music to set of her shell, but faces chal- arrives home from University or Tues 27th). Tickets $20, your feet tapping. In fact, lenges with her own partner, causing quite a stir. Anna available from November Lynelle hints that there could Warren; a Real Estate agent learns some shocking news 1st at Morris and Ockhuysen, For advertising in the be a modicum of personal working from Barry’s store. about her family farm’s fu- Opunake. What’s On phone (06) 761 7016 Two vibrant exhibitions at Gallery Percy Thomson Gallery Association of NZ Quilters) 1&3$:5)0.40/("--&3: presents two outstanding holds a bi-ennial challenge exhibitions: and 20 quilts are selected QSFTFOUT&-&.&/54 to tour New Zealand. This A selection of works of ceramic artists ‘Elements 12’- a ceramic year’s theme is ‘Connections’. from throughout the lower North Island exhibition and ‘Connections’ The 2012 Quilt Challenge’s 26 October - 18 November – a touring quilting exhibition. ﬁ rst prize winner is Jeanette Both have opened and run Gillies from Wanaka with until November 18. ‘Stratiﬁ cation’. ‘Elements 2012’, is a Three merit prizes were regional exhibition by NZ awarded. Society of Potters, comprising Mary Transon from Ohope of selected works by ceramic with ‘Six Wives’ artists from Wellington and Irene Anderton from Lower Western Districts (Lower Hutt with ‘Well Connected’ North Island.) and Kathleen Burford from Guest selector and One of the intriguing creations at Percy Thomson’s Christchurch with ‘The Long exhibitor is Fran Maguire latest exhibitions. Road’and includes a quilt plus - Marlborough, who works the universe, ideas about high standard up for selection. from local quilter, Jennifer i$0//&$5*0/4w in domestic and sculptural genetics, viruses, fertility, The prize winners were Patterson. QUILT EXHIBITION ware, and has featured in microcosm and macrocosm, announced at the recent Quilts measure 120cm X 2O fabulous quilts selected from Aotearoa various publications and repeating patterns and opening. 60cm and all are for sale Quilters bi-iennial challenge. These are on won many awards including exploring my own Running concurrently in the display in the ‘Accountants On Broadway’ Community Gallery the ‘NZSP Blumhardt personal experiences of Accountants on Broadway The exhibition travels for Foundation Non-Functional being”, said Fran Maguire. Gallery (Community Gallery) twelve months throughout Excellence Award’ at the 50th There is guaranteed to be is ‘Connections’ a travelling New Zealand and includes

National Exhibition. an amazing array of pottery Aotearoa Quilters Exhibition. many innovative, intricate 6 “My interests are in styles and techniques with a NANZQ (National and creative works. 20 CLASSIFIED/ WHAT’S ON Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS

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As one of the Coastal Cleaning most popular supplements Services among endurance athletes, R Langton If it needs cleaning OPUNAKE Happy 50th birthday Mum ribose helps athletic perfor- - you need me. President mance, supplying the cells 20 yrs exp. Inside or outside. BASKETBALL of muscle tissue with a con- No job too big or too small. Ph 027 237 8563 ASSOCIATION tinuous supply of adenosine NOTICE OF triphosphate (ATP), which is LAWNS NEED MOW- ANNUAL known as cellular energy. Ri- Coastal Rugby ING? We mow lawns! GENERAL MEETING bose is natural sugar, Coastalwhich Phone 0274 Rugby 572 741 can be found in all living or A/H 06 764-8885. Champions’ SUNDAY 25th cells. Available at Hardy’s NOVEMBER 2012 Mae Mullin the health shop in CentreCOACHES PAINTING AND MANAGERS & Dinner Love, City 067587553 we deliver. PAPERING AT SANDFORDS EVENT All your kids and grandchildren POSITIONS FOR 2013 CENTRE AT 7.00PM LAWNMOWERS Tradesman - FREE quotes Join fellow players and partners SECONDHAND The CoastalG & Rugby E Lindsay Club is looking forteam sponsors and committee Pushmowers and ride- on mowers. All workshoppeople who Phare (06) interested 752 1113 in coaching and To celebrate our or 027 651 0148 serviced. Available at Collins Champion teams of OPUNAKE HIGH Sports Centre, Opunakemanaging the following teams in their club. COASTAL GIB the 2012 Season NEW STOCK MGP SeniorSTOPPERS B’s - Senior. 3rdsPhone - Under 21’s SCHOOL SCOOTERS arriving daily,Applications Glenn 027 close 524 25 5745. october 2012 - CALLING FOR COACHES parts now in stock. Available PAINTER Saturday 24 November 7pm OR MANAGERS at Collins Sports Centre. 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(06) 761 7016 BUSINESS FOR SALE IRB rides, beach races, sausage sizzle $50 pw a/h 761 8206 a great place to be in the summer. Any queries to Michael Roach ph 0277481813 SIGN SHOP, or Tracey Feaver ph 761 8360 Please pay registration fees on the day. very exciting industry, See inside Any queries contact Tracey 7618360. Account to Opu- nake Surf Life Saving Club P O Box 46 Opunake. all training provided, Ph 0800 111 344 cover for all very affordable price, or 06 754 8421 emails ph 06 761 8020, 0274 628 632 Subscriptions of the Opunake & Coastal News are available to those who live outside the area and wish to keep in touch. Our office is at 23 Napier Street, Opunake. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 WHAT’S ON 21 PUBLIC NOTICES WHAT’S MOBILITY SCOOTER EXPO ON Tuesday 13 November at the SCRAP & CHAT / CARD MAKERS EVENING Mondays at Pastimes, Tasman Street, Opunake from 7-9pm. Beginners and new people welcome.

Sandfords Event Centre, EGMONT EUCHRE CLUB Opunake Meets every Thursday 1pm at the Opunake Bowling Club RAHOTU TAVERN 11am -2pm – free entry Open Tues – Sun 5pm – 8pm. Melbourne Cup day Tuesday November 6. See advert. OPUNAKE SWIMMING BATHS · Lunch provided Open to the public 1- 4pm Sundays, 3.30 – 5pm Thursdays. Other Classes available ph 761 8052 TODD ENERGY AQUATIC CENTRE · Learn safety tips Family fun times 10.30am to 4.30pm. · Obstacle course NEW LIFE NURSERY SALE Hedging clearance on now. Refer advert. · Test rides OPUNAKE MODERN JIVERS 7.30pm every Thursday at Opunake Town Hall: Foxtrot, Waltz, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Modern Jive · Meet the suppliers and ask questions Workshops. KORU QUILTS Anyone who owns a scooter or is Sale and display at St Andrews, Liardet Street, October 26 – November 4. See advert. WOODSY’S GARDEN CENTRE CLOSING DOWN SALE thinking about buying one is welcome Last trading day Sunday November 1..

to attend THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Hawera Memorial Theatre November 1 – 10. refer advert. RSVP: Michele McDonald ABSOLUTE BODY AND SOUL Workshops1st and 2nd November refer advert at STDC ph 0800 111 323 by SOULPLAN WORKSHOP Monday 12 November. Saturday November 3 at 10am – 4.30pm, Bellringer Pavilion, Pukekura Park refer advert.

VISION OKATO HANDCRAFTED MARKET Saturday November 3 at Hempton Hall Okato. Refer Public notice

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edition of the Opunake Sunday November 4. Refer What’s on section. & Coastal News being OPUNAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING late. Monday November 5 at Opunake Surf Inn, 5:30pm social, 6:00pm meeting AB in pit platforms and This has been due to a MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT THE CLUB HOTEL, OPUNAKE combination of factors Tuesday November 6. Races on the big screen. Prizes for Best Dressed and Best Hat. Refer advert AB races. including a bereave- RAHOTU TAVERN MELBOURNE CUP DAY Various designs available ment affecting our main Tuesday November 6. Entertainment and sausage sizzle. Refer advert distribution person, and THE BITCHES BOX to suit your needs. also illness. An unmissable night of music, theatre and comedy in a woolshed. Wednesday, November 7. Refer We appreciate your un- What’s On. Call today derstanding. GOVETT BREWSTER ART GALLERY Laurence Aberhart exhibition 8 Nov - 2 Dec. Refer What’s On. We are a local company training local people. Editor Email us at [email protected] ST BARNABAS CHURCH WAREA Fair and Garage Sale Saturday Nov 10 refer PN

REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11 at 11am by the TSB Centre, Opunake. Refer Opunake RSA article.

OPUNAKE GOLF CLUB AGM Let us shine the Monday 12th November refer PN MOBILITY SCOOTER EXPO Tuesday November 13 at Sandfords Events Centre, Opunake. 11am till 2pm. Refer advert in What’s light on your On.

WAVERLEY & P ASSOCIATION SHOW DAY Business Tuesday November 13 2012. Refer advert The Opunake and 125th COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OLD SCHOOL Coastal News is Friday November 16 at 8pm. Refer advert in What’s On section. distributed free to every home and business COASTAL RUGBY CHAMPIONS DINNER within the rural area November 24. Register before 16 November. Refer public notice. bounded in the north by the New Plymouth city OPUNAKE SURF LIFESAVING CLUB border, extending east Registration Day Sunday 18th Nov refer PN to Egmont Village, and Your around to the edge of STRATFORD SINGERS For Stratford, south to the Saturday November 24. Refer What’s on section Hawera city border and Business advertising MALVINA MAJOR CONCERT inland to Kaponga and Saturday November 25. Refer advert phone through Eltham. OPUNAKE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION AGM (06) 761 7016 Sunday November 25, 7pm at Sandfords Event Centre

TRANSPORT SERVICE PUBLIC MEETING November 27 at Sandfords Events Centre, Opunake at 7:30pm Do you know happens if you don’t advertise ... nothing INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Saturday December 1 and Sunday December 2. Refer advert in What’s On. 22 Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Anyone seen these? In the last edition of the Opunake & Coastal News in Coastal Cops, Okato, Constable Rich Corry reported the theft of property from a car parked at the Cape Egmont Boat Club two weeks prior. This included a Spotswood College First Fifteen jersey – with number ‘9’ on it - and a very distinctive set of headphones, along with a For all your agricultural machinery heap of clothes including the and parts owner’s undies. We have got photos of contact similar items. GARRY MILES I anyone can help in helping to fi nd the items or has seen Your Coastal Rep the items could they please Living locally. Items similar to these were taken from a car parked outside the Cape Egmont Boat contact the Okato Police. Club. Available 7 days a week Opunake Workshop on call. Te Kiri Women’s Institute District A good attendance was were pigs, elephants, fl owers Cooking: Kath Perrett Waiwakaiho welcomed to the October a mouse and a lovely rose Handcraft: 1st Joy Collins 0272 932 356 RSA Meeting by our President Those Kids sure had fun 2nd Kath Perrett Mrs Sue Muggeridge. and Sue had enjoyed it as Floral: 1st Mavis West 06 759 8432 Big changes are coming in much as they had especially Our table of the month www.agtraction.co.nz welfare and other areas which The Fun and Friendship at tasting time. had some very interesting could benefi t members in the day was discussed and our Sue showed us how to mix articles displayed. Joy had years to come. Perhaps you entries for the competitions the food colours into the ic- made some lovely brooches For advertising phone (06) 761 7016 might be helping in this area. were displayed. ing and she made a rose with and a beautiful purple neck- Has everyone applied Our Scrap book taking a lot the outside petals edged in a lace. These were very much to Veterans Affairs for of interest among our mem- darker colour. admired and quite a talking Campaign Medal/s to which bers. It was all very real and point and we enjoyed see- you may be entitled. Sue reminded members beautiful. Sue packs the ing what we do in our spare NOTE: of the ‘bring and buy’ at cakes in a little plastic con- time. This year Remembrance the Fun and Friendship day tainer and posts them to Our guest Sue joined us Day (Armistice Day) on the and the Opunake Friendship various places. Her son in for afternoon tea and was th 11 day of November at 11am Club where we were co- Christchurch looks forward thanked with a gift of appre- falls on a Sunday. It would be hostesses. to his special treat. ciation. fi tting if we could get quite a We all settled down to a Some of our members took Thanks to Rita and Pat for muster at the TSB Square in very sweet afternoon. the opportunity to ice some our yummy afternoon tea, Opunake. Mrs Sue Huckstep dem- cakes under Sue’s tutelage. which was very delicious, Just a reminder that this onstrated icing cupcakes. Competition Results Thanks to Heather for pick- service is also open to the Sue and a helper had taken Bloom: 1st Kath Perrett, 2nd ing me up and all her help - public to attend as usual and a class of children during Raima Karam, 3rd= Judith very much appreciated. on the completion of the the holidays and brought a Armstrong and Sue Mug- A wonderful, sweet, sticky service there will be a service box with some of the cakes geridge and happy meeting enjoyed at the Services Cemetery in the children had iced, which Shrub: 1st Merle Clement, by us all and some of us are Opunake. were just great. Their imag- 2nd Sue Muggeridge, 3rd Rai- having a cup cake for sup- Rev GM Williams inations had run riot - there ma Karam per. Publicity Offi cer

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PAGE 26 Thursday, November 1, 2012 Gardens, gardens and more gardens Mayor Dunlop and mayoress have Ten new gardens in the their garden on display Fringe Festival The Taranaki Fringe Garden with a broad smile. and garden pottery will be Festival, which is continu- Jean gardens with a great for sale. Look out for the ing offers ten new gardens fl air and she loves chatting pottery demonstrations. throughout the province. to people and talking fl owers There are gardens to please “This is New Zealand’s and plants. everyone. Pai Rawa Atu largest garden festival like “Lots of good ideas have which translates as the no other. Here in Taranaki come from other people’s perfect place is the cre- we pride ourselves in the gardens,” she admits. ation of Allan and Lorraine large variety of plants we It is this air of friendli- Inch at 10 Ludlow Place, can grow,” says John Lucas, ness and fun that makes the Bell Block. This garden is Chairman of The Taranaki Fringe Festival so special. made up of three town sec- Garden Trust. “Our gardeners plan from tions. About 8,000 trees and There are 58 attractive gar- year to year and the Fringe shrubs have been planted dens listed in the colourful Festival organisers are here in the last 29 years. Look Fringe Festival brochure, to help everyone achieve a for the vireya rhododen- which is available from pub- high standard. drons, 350 camellias, palms lic libraries, nurseries, and “Many of the visitors come and cycads. Next door is a retail shops. from out of Taranaki and we wildlife park set aside for Every page glows with co- are impressing these folk birds. lourful photographs of the with our wonderful gardens. There are plenty of rural gardens and there are maps This year local high school and a town garden to visit to make it clear for visitors. students will compile sta- and the Fringe Garden Jean Roach, Secretary of tistics about the numbers of Festival advertises a wide this garden festival, has de- visitors range of accommodation voted weeks of tireless work Te Henui Vicarage and New and cafes. in planning all the details. Plymouth potters are one of With the weather warming the attractions in the vin- It is a “must read about up a bit and the bit, Jean has tage category. This quaint and must go to” event on heading off to visit some of and historic building, dating Taranaki’s calendar whicj the other gardens. back to 1846 was the resi- continues until November “Last year I opened my gar- dence for the fi rst vicar of 4. den and now I’m concentrat- St Mary’s and Holy Trinity ing on the pruning and tree churches. The garden is de- maintenance,” says Jean scribed as easy-care. Indoor

Mayor of STDC, Ross Dunlop, and his wife, Jan, both keen gardeners, are enjoying the Fringe Festival. Visitors are wecome at the Dunlop’s large garden at Ohawe Rd, Hawera. An avid supporter of culture, Jan has asked 40 local artists to display and sell their works in the Dunlop’s woolshed. The Dunlops are donating money from this project and from the $2 garden entry fee towards the Lysaght-Watt Gallery in Hawera.

Wilma Crawford in a part of her superb garden, which is in the Fringe Festival. Who o can name this bush? On this month in history On November 29, 1910 Captain Robert Falcon Scott sailed from Port Chalmers (Near Dun- edin) in the ‘Terra Nova’ bound for Antarctica and (later) the South Pole. With four of his men he reached the South Pole only to ﬁ nd Captain Roald Amundsen (Norway)’s party had beaten him by abour six weeks. Also an artist, Wilma Crawford shows some of her creations, such as hand-painted Sadly, Captain Scott and his four companions died on the return journey to their Cape Evans china, which are for sale. base. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, November 1, 2012 WHAT’S ON 27 Every year the standard gets higher Highly Commended was event she enthused, “It gets ‘The Travelling Salesman’s better every year”. Fruit and Vege Samples’ The depth of talent at (516) by Patricia Took- this event is extraordinary Stevens. There were 17 – I don’t envy the judges entries. their task. One entry which ‘Forward Focus’ (608) by caught my eye was Isaac Steve Molloy was awarded Petersen’s ‘New York Beach first prize in the Toi Tu Girls’ (161) – so lifelike, Taranaki category. Highly they all but moved. Another Commended was ‘The remarkable one was ‘Behind Taranaki Warrior’ (612) by the Scenes at Tawhiti Lester Ransfield. There were Museum’ (174), featuring 18 entries. curator Nigel Ogle in a swirl The Photography of his historical creations. It category was won by reminded me of the painting Rebecca Scott with ‘Lost of Charles Dickens dozing Image 198618691902’ in his chair, with a multitude (712). This was the category of his miniature fictional with the smallest number of characters surrounding him entries (15). in his dream-like state. The Committee Choice Rolland McKellar award went to Karen Dey with her painting ‘Port We intend to include more Douglas’. “It’s brilliant – entries from the Taranaki Karen Dey (pictured) won the Committee’s Choice Awrd with this entry entitled ‘Port Douglas’. I’m just blown away” was National Art Awards in later Karen’s reaction. Of the issues of this newspaper. “At this highly prestigious two prizes in each category ‘Leo Dying’ (138). Highly event, every year the ($1,000 or $2,000 for First Commended was ‘Hemi’ standard gets higher”, and $250 or $500 for Highly (109) by Andre Bronnimann. remarked Alex Ballantyne, Commended). The two There were 96 entries. Deputy Mayor of South judges were Ruth Harvey Jasmine Middlebrook won Taranaki when he officially and Professor Robert the Rural Taranaki category opened this year’s Taranaki Jahnke, who commented, with ‘The Unfaithful National Art Awards on “There is an amazing array Shepherd’ (225), while Friday October 26 at of art here”. He added, “You ‘Gumboots in A Southerly Sandfords Event Centre, are all winners”. Gale’ (211) by Laurel Davis Opunake. The musical was Highly Commended. The event is organised accompaniment was of a There were 39 entries. by Suzi Stanley and her high standard with Doug The 3D category was won Committee who have Brooks on keyboard and by Dr Kathryn Wightman worked hard to ensure Brian Quin on guitar. with ‘Curious’ (338). For the the event is as excellent Their vocals were joined second year running Roger as usual. Suzi thanked on occasion by Rhegan Morris (Remo) was awarded the many people who Brooks. She sang, for Highly Commended status. have contributed time example, a powerful version His entry was entitled ‘Little or sponsorship, time or of ‘Will You Still Love Me Bird of War’ (323). There expertise, including the Tomorrow’ made famous were 39 entries. Opunake Floral Art Group by Carol King. Some of the Margaret Silverwood’s for their exquisite floral songs included numbers ‘Womb Chair’ (421) was decorations. recorded by such singers as awarded first prize in the This year there were seven Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond Works on Paper category, categories, namely Painting, and the Beatles. Their ‘The with ‘Back in Black’ (403) Rural Taranaki, 3D, Works Wonder of You’ (Elvis) was by Rodolfo Banaticla being on Paper, Fibre Art, Toi superb. Highly Commended. There Tu Taranaki, Photography The awards were as were 27 entries. as well as the Committee follows: The Fibre Art category Andre Bronnimann (pictured) with his painting entitled‘Hemi’, which was Highly Choice. There were a total Anne Holliday won the was won by Jacqueline Elley Commended. of about 250 entries, with Painting section with with ‘Muka Moon’ (505). Record weight loss at Weight Loss Challenge We have just finished Week week weigh in since I have McLean and my group. 40 challengers. It’s great to challenge I held in Okato the the 14th November and our 6 of the Second Opunake started these challenges. So Claire’s group is currently see that we again have some total weight lost was 188.8 presentation night will be Weight Loss Challenge. a huge congratulations to in the lead and at the five men in the challenge. kgs. This challenge however on 21st November 21. So What a fantastic weight loss everyone on their efforts. week weigh in stage. Her This challenge is only a only had 33 participants to the participants out there, group we have - who had an After the fifth week weigh group has lost an incredible nine week challenge so the so we are expecting more keep up the good work and amazing 63kg loss in their in the group has now lost 83kgs and my group has participants only have three weight loss this time around we will see less of you all very first week! This is the a total of 151.5kgs! Again lost 68.5kg. We also have more weigh ins to reach their with our 40 participants. next week! largest weight loss for a first we have two groups, Claire a full house with around goals. At the last nine week The final weigh in is on Sharron Skipper Mobility Scooter Expo coming soon This will be held on Egmont Plains Community Nigel Dey. The Taranaki Disabilities attendees are in for a lot of please contact Community Tuesday 13 November from Board has resulted in the Four mobility scooter Information Centre is also fun too. Development Advisor 11am–2pm at Sandfords South Taranaki District suppliers in Taranaki keen to take part and will be There will be spot prizes Michele McDonald at the Event Centre, Opunake. This Council planning a have agreed to take part bringing along a selection of and giveaways and everyone South Taranaki District should appeal to everyone - Mobility Scooter Expo in in the expo and will be disability aids and advice. who comes gets a free lunch Council (Hawera) on 0800 entry is free. Opunake with the help of bringing scooters to show Safety tips and information at the SECO Cafe. 111 323. An idea suggested by the the Community Constable, and test drive on the day. will be part of the expo, but For more information 28 WHAT’S ON Thursday, November 1, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS The Bitches Box and Mel Parsons singer/songwriter and two- nalist Mel Parsons starts local school or community time Tui Award finalist Mel the evening off on a musi- group who will be running Parsons starts off the night cal note with songs from a fundraising BBQ dinner at with songs from the heart, her latest album ‘Red Grey each show. followed by a hilarious Blue’. With a songwriting Tickets romp around the kennels as style recently compared with Pre-sale tickets are $33 + actresses Amelia Guild and Fleetwood Mac (Rip it Up, booking fee available on- Emma Newborn tell you a Dec 2011), Mel Parsons is a line now at eventfinder. dogs tail...all the way from highly-regarded NZ touring co.nz; Limited door-sales at The Bitches’ Box. artist, performer and song- $40 may be available on the About the Show writer. night if not sold out prior. The idea was conceived Audiences are then in- For further information & when Amelia Guild and vited to join Amelia booking details go to: www. Emma Newborn were Guild and Emma New- bitchesbox.com thrown together by chance born as they present a very Entertainment will begin at at an artist collective and unique and hilarious take of 7:30pm. Due to the limited were given two weeks to life on the farm. Watch as capacity of venues, purchas- come up with a 10 minute they throw the spotlight on ing online pre-sale tickets performance piece. As luck our closest working mates is strongly recommended. would have it they hit it off and give voice to the inner From left, Emma Newborn, Mel Parsons, and Amelia Guild. Door sales may be available right away, and with their workings of our four-legged on the night if not sold out An unmissable night of lowing the sell-out success No matter how far the drive, on-stage chemistry receiving friends. Guaranteed to raise prior. music, theatre and comedy of The Bitches Box & Mel it’s worth it,” enthused An- glowing reviews. The piece a smile, The Bitches’ Box in a woolshed. Parsons South Island Tour drew Holden, Editor of The was soon developed into a promises to be a hearty romp Running times in Feb/March, this exciting Press. full length work. Established around the kennels you 6:30pm - Cash bar open, Rural audiences will be tour sees a trio of profes- ‘The Bitches’ Box and touring artist Mel Parsons thought you knew so well. BBQ dinner commences, delighted this spring as an sional entertainers perform Mel Parsons’ show prom- joined the lineup soon after, While being entertained, door sales (if avail.) unmissable night of music, 20 shows in woolsheds ises a great night of quality joining forces to deliver a audiences will be able to en- 7:30pm - show theatre and comedy pops throughout North Island ru- entertainment - bringing the- full night of entertainment joy the hospitality of the host starts (Mel Parsons) up in a woolshed near you ral and farming communities atre, music and comedy to and hilarity. farm, savour a glass or two 8:15pm - Inter- with ‘The Bitches’ Box and in Oct/Nov 2012. the heart of the country. Join On the Night of fine wines at the cash bar, mission, bar open Mel Parsons’ show. Fol- “What a fantastic evening. us for a world-class show as Two-time Tui Award fi- and support their respective 8:45pm - Show resumes. Opunake an art gallery

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Tickets selling fast - DON’T MISS THIS! Book your tickets & find full info: The main street of Opu- www.bitchesbox.com nake has artworks in shop windows of local businesses. The Opunake Swimming Baths also has a number of lovely murals painted by Dennis Latimer, which are also worth a look. The baths are open to the public from 1-4pm in the weekend and from 3.30a-5pm on a Tuesday though people can HAWERA always ‘chance it’ to have a look while other users are WEDS 7TH NOV - AT ‘OHAWE’ there or maybe the cleaner is FUNDRAISING BBQ FOR TAWHITI SCHOOL STARTS 6:30PM, there outside these hours but SHOW STARTS 7:3 0P M . CASH BAR - WINE/BEER AVAIL. just look, but not swim unless BOOK TICKETS NOW AT WWW.BITCHESBOX.COM they have especially booked a time though they can join in with aqua aerobics/lane swimming times. Superlative photographs at Govett Brewster Gallery Renowned photographer landscapes that we may bare- and the Lysaght-Watt Trust Laurence Aberhart ac- ly notice or see ourselves. through the Govett-Brewster knowledges his love of Ta- Sometimes melancholic, Foundation. ranaki with an exhibition sometimes quietly humorous, A new publication will be of black and white photo- his series of black and white available for purchase at graphs opening at Hawera’s photographs explore land- the Lysaght-Watt Gallery, Lysaght-Watt Gallery on scapes and the memories em- including essays, interviews Thursday 8 November. bedded in the relationship be- and all images from the ex- Hawera is the last point of tween natural and built forms. hibition, as well as images of call for the exhibition Recent Laurence Aberhart: Recent Laurence Aberhart’s Tarana- Taranaki Photographs being Taranaki Photographs is ki works from the Govett- toured around the mountain a 2009-2011 commission Brewster Collection. by Govett-Brewster Art Gal- from the Govett-Brewster Art The exhibition will be open lery this year. Gallery, with support from at Lysaght-Watt until Sunday Laurence Aberhart’s photo- the TSB Community Trust December 2. graphs are among the most respected and memorable artworks produced in New Zea- On this month in history land over the last four decades. On November 1, 1898 the Old-Age Pensions Act was passed. In Laurence Aberhart: Re- Richard Seddon was Premier and this measure was espe- cent Taranaki Photographs, cially important to him. At the age of 65 pensioners would Aberhart is absorbed in cap- An old co-operative dairy factory holds memories of years of activity, silently receive 18 pounds ($36) per year. No, this is not a misprint turing the architecture and watched over by Mt Taranaki. - the equivalent of thirty six dollars is what they got.