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There has been a disturb- place of the alleged incident. heard any loud noises or Opunake police – information One lady said, “Whenever I ing development in the situ- For example, the caller said observed any untoward or can be given on a confidential go out for a walk, I’m looking ation regarding John Harris’ the dog was shot in the Wil- unusual activity. So far, he basis. Alternatively, we are all around for signs of John’s missing dog. John received son Road to Hickey Place has had no relevant feedback. happy to receive any informa- dog”. She added, “I hope a phone call by a man who vicinity, Opunake. Is the call If anyone has any use- tion on the same confidential he gets his dog back soon, stated that the dog had been a hoax? – it’s hard to say. ful information, especially basis. actually”. Eltham Cheese Day suc- shot. The caller didn’t give John spent time in the if they heard a loud bang Meanwhile, there has Another summed up what cess for Marissa Clough his name, but was reasonably aforementioned area asking consistent with a gun going been a lot of concern and an- many people are thinking. (middle). See page 7. specific about the time and people whether they had off, they need to contact the ger concerning the situation. “It’s just terrible isn’t it”. Character - not just raw talent his days as a senior rugby praise for Beauden Barrett. was going from strength to player, including playing for “Great to have you here – we strength, allowing substan- CUSTOMER GEOFF SHARP COMPUTING PUBLISHING 15/03/12the All Blacks. Outstanding need players of your cali- tial funds to be donated to rugby player Beauden Barrett bre”. Winning the position help emerging rugby players PLAWRENCE SOUTH TARANAKI STAR SALES REP PUBLICATION was in the audience. from 30 applicants he said, in the province. A $40,000 ADVERTISING DESIGNER Sbird SECTION EARLYMarkPA GE spoke of his role as “I’m grateful to have this donation to community PROOF PROOFED 3/12/2012 8:28:26 AM SIZE 9.00Hurricanes X 3.0 coach and the flak role”. He concluded, “I get rugby was announced – an Alana wins the Taranaki he took when he let go sev- really excited about what the increase on last year. Ray Rose of Tralee. Can sheAD IDgo 4447230AA FAX 027 253 6680 on and win the NZ title? eral senior players to make Turn to page 14. room for fresh, young talent. PLEASE APPROVE THIS AD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONSHe admitted he was quite MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. badly affected. “Sometimes I didn’t want to get out of bed”, he admitted. However, he assured his audience that the changes were crucial to allow such emerging players as Beauden Barrett – surely an All Black of the near future – a chance to reach their full potential with playing experience for the Hurricanes. “If we didn’t Have you climbed it Hurricanes Coach Mark Hammett New Taranaki Rugby CEO Neil Pennington at the po- lately? Almost a centu- A special guest spoke speaker at the annual Tarana- make this decision, we would ry old. See page 9. dium. The Ranfurly Shield to his right, on the ground recently to a crowd of ki Community Rugby Trust lose them”, he explained. Ray Barron and Michael Joyce (right) listen attentively. rugby supporters in South Farm Field Day on Wednes- Mark also explained how Taranaki at Lower Ina- day April 11. He held his character was very important future holds”. said the farm, which has Fracking under investi- in the modern rugby player, There were several other been going for less than four gation page 5 ha Road, Manaia. Mark audience spellbound, as they Hammett, Head Coach listened - seated on hay bales not just raw talent. He ex- people who spoke, notably years, is on target to produce of the Hurricanes rugby in a haybarn on the farm - to panded this to explain how Ray Barron, who is the 190,000kg milksolids (MS) team, was the keynote his amusing anecdotes from character and setting a good Chairperson of the Trust. this year, a big hike on 2011’s example was so crucial - not He explained how the farm result. Ray concluded, “It just in rugby, but in life in Continued page 3 general. He also spoke movingly of IPAD2 visiting a young cancer suf- ferer in hospital, also called Mark (a keen Crusaders fan), FOUR SQUARE 45 SUPER armed with various rugby Rump Steak - just $13.99/kg goodies (e.g. balls, posters). Sirloin Steak at $18.99/kg SPECIAL When he returned next day with other goodies he was Avocados told that the youngster had NOW died. 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Church 100yr Reunion EDITORIAL Registered office: 23 Napier Street, Opunake PO Box 74, Opunake It is with disquiet that I process that prisoners are recently, I was struck at St. David’s Presbyterian learnt recently of the intend- able to be in close proximity how solid it was, even if Telephone and Fax: (06) 761-7016 a/h ph: (06) 761-8206 Church, Otorohanga is ed closure of New Plymouth to their families. One thinks the building dates from an celebrating 100 years on e-mail: Advertising [email protected] Prison, with no plans of re- of young children, who not earlier part of our history. It the weekend of 19th & 20th Editorial [email protected] placing it with an equivalent only have cope with the fact would seem that the decision [email protected] May 2012. For further Accounts facility in the New Plymouth that their parent is no longer to close must have a lot to do information or registration www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz region. Wanganui has been in the home, as well as pos- with saving money. How- website: please contact Aileen mentioned as the nearest sible unkindness from out- ever, I hope the Government Berrigan 07 8737721 email: Editor Bernice McKellar - prison of the same capac- siders. But to be deprived of will rethink this decision [email protected].” Production Carol Marshall ity for these prisoners to be their parent as well, seems as and listen to the counsel of Rolland McKellar JournalistsOPUNAKE & COASTAL Dog stealing ratbags placed, but this is just too unnecessary as it is sad. For public figures such as Mayor NEWS Kathryn Stanley far way. many families the option of Harry Duynhoven, who There are many victims of regular visits to Wanganui have spoken out against the Delivery: Thursday, fortnightly If the rat bags who stole John crime, not least the families will be financially out of the decision. Distribution Area Harris’ dog have any self Registered as a newspaper. respect they will return it - or of people incarcerated. It question. Rolland McKellar. Member of the Community Newspapers Association of NZ leave a phone number where surely should be seen as Having been on a visit to The Opunake and Coastal News it can be picked up. part of the rehabilitation the New Plymouth Prison is distributed free to every home and business within the rural area He is an elderly, widowed bounded in the north by the New guy in a wheelchair. And he AO words we want to hear a lot less of Plymouth city border, extending doesn’t just deliver pamphlets east to Egmont Village, and locally. He also puts a lot of Ever get sick of words that 3. Gutted. This word bonuses), while around to the edge of Stratford, time, at his own expense, into are annoying because you’ve is used indiscrimi- the real workers south to the Hawera city border an organisation that helps heard them used – endlessly. nately – no matter who work for a and inland to Kaponga and Or are just annoying any- through Eltham. disabled people throughout how trivial the mis- pittance struggle Taranaki. Unlike those ‘low way. Here’s our Top Eight. fortune. “I dropped to live on 1% of 1. lifes’ who are unable to think Munted. Nothing my ice cream on the ‘package’ their Ph: 027 727 6736 beyond helping themselves. in Christchurch the floor – I was boss gets. HOURS: Monday 10am-2pm You can’t convince me that was damaged – just absolutely gutted”. Tues-Friday 10am-4pm munted. This word 6. Legend. Often re- Saturday 10am-2pm with such a small population is also a candidate 4. Going forward. served for some- 23 Napier Street • PO Box 74 • Opunake • Telephone and Fax: (06) 761-7016 • e-mail: [email protected] someone doesn’t know www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nzEscapism Books & something. So why don’t for the most an- This is a newish one you’ve barely Decadence Retro Fashion & Accessories they have the balls to speak noying word of the one, usually em- heard of - often in up? Because if a guy like him century. ployed by high fly- a sporting context. RED DOT SALE!! who has given his whole life ers in business or 2. Awesome. One of 7. World renowned. Saturday April 21st till April 28th to the area can’t see out his politics. our staff bought Tends to be applied TAKE 30% OFF ALL RED DOT ITEMS old age without community something in a 5. Package. Usually to a New Zealander 86 & 88 Bridge Street, Eltham support when this sort of crap shop. “Awesome”, used to describe - often a scientist - goes on, Opunake is stuffed. said the assistant the obscenely high you’ve never heard John Leith as she handed over salary some top of. the change. executive will get Oakura (plus performance 8. A real character. Usually someone you’d never want Phone: 06 765 5709 to spend more than Mob: 027 527 6637 B.B.C. Bible Believers Corner one minute with. Email: [email protected] Resurrection There are guards at is that Jesus rose from the They ran back to the others He will return very soon Mohammed’s tomb dead. And what is more and told their story. And now to make good His claim awaiting his resurrection. incredible is that He told then Jesus Himself was as King of Kings, Lord of The Buddha’s body was people that He would rise among them. Lords, God Himself. cremated and various parts from the dead. And then He They were scared; it must Do you believe He has are in monuments, such as in did it! be a spirit, a ghost. But Jesus risen? MEETINGS: the temple of the tooth in Sri The biggest unbelievers asked for some food and He Are you ready for Him to Sundays at 38 Tayler Street, Lanka. The shrine of Baha were originally Jesus’ own ate bread and broiled fish. A return? disciples. The 18 armed spirit cannot eat food. At last Eltham at 10.30am. u llah in Bahji near Acre Israel contains the remains Roman Guards certainly they believed. Richard Oliver Phone 06 764 7358 of the founder of the Bahai believed he had risen, and He had conquered death. Pastor Eltham Message so did the Jewish religious He had been to Hell and Church for other Bible Studies. movement. Confucius is buried in his home town of leaders. The guards there at returned. He had defeated ww.messagechurch.com Qufu. The tomb of Jesus of the time saw the stone rolled the lord of this earth, and Eltham Message Church back and they knew there Pastor Richard Oliver Nazareth is empty. If there is one key difference would be trouble. Failure We are an independent Bible Believing Church to guard means death. They All are most welcome between the leaders of other religions and Christianity it had failed. The Church www.messgechurch.com leaders of the time also knew the resurrection was true. They paid the soldiers to spread the false story that thieves had stolen the body. That had to be false as the guards were alive to tell that tale, and as we know, failure to guard meant death. But the disciples took some convincing. Mary Magdalene claimed to have seen Jesus but no one quite Tue-Fri 9am-5pm believed her. Then two Late nights & Saturday disciples heading back to by appointment. Emmaus were met by a third person. When He joined them in a meal and broke Style your hair with the bread they suddenly recognised who He was. Rhonda OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, April 19, 2012 NEWS 3 Character - not just raw talent Continued from page 1. who said his firm appreci- you see anything that does Boag, who are leaving for He also welcomed the Charlie and Jody McCaig, was an outstanding achieve- ated being part of a joint not belong on a farm, it’s a new venture in the South farm’s new sharemilkers, who take over on June 1. ment by all people, especially partnership. “Rugby’s an probably ours” – to laughter. Island. He said much of you the rugby fraternity”. important part of the com- Another speaker Michael the farm’s success was the The 160 hectare farm is munity’s structure”, he said. Joyce, who is Project Man- result of their endeavours leased from Origin Energy “It’s important for youth to ager and Farm Consultant for and commitment. “They put Resources – their Kupe plant get out there and participate”, the Trust farm, paid tribute their heads down and turned is nearby. Another speaker he added. Alluding to storm to the farm’s sharemilkers, this place around to what it is was Max Murray of Origin, damage at Kupe he said, “If James Topliss and Abby today”, he said. “Rebranding Opunake” The new president of the He distinguished benefit Opunake Business Asso- fraud from intentional non- ciation Monique Sinclair compliance which he defined was elected at the Opunake as “you can’t catch them Rahotu(Old Rahotu Panel Dairy & Factory) Paint Business Association’s re- yet”. • Crash Repairs • Insurance Claims cent AGM. This includes money that • Rust Repairs • Windscreens Replaced Monique who has gamely has been paid out of our • Rustproofing • Car Painting Specialist and admirably shaved off welfare system to people who • Dents Removed • Plastic Welding her hair to raise money for are no longer beneficiaries cancer, after being elected to that hasn’t been paid back, an • Light engineering • Restoration Work the position towards the end amount estimated at $608M. • Supplier of Century Batteries. of the meeting indicated she This can occur when people TRAILER HIRE x 2 6 x 4 and Tandem Car Trailer clearly is going to be a proac- who were on the benefit tive president giving a short change address and can’t be Stuart Cadman and inspiring address about traced. He also spoke of fines A/h (06) 761-8190 “rebranding Opunake” and totalling $637,000,000 owed Ph (06) 763 8462 focussing not just on busi- by people. ness but the wider area. People who don’t make ar- “We’re all busy. We can fo- rangements to pay back fines cus on how we can help each may also be prevented from other. How we interweave leaving the country. together,” she said. “Thanks for having the Her election followed guest courage to be in business,” he speaker Whanganui Mem- said to all present. He went ber of Parliament Chester on to mention the “signifi- Borrows. cant” impact on businesses He gave an interesting ad- of the Warehouse opening Are you a first time parent with dress which ranged over a Newly elected president of the Opunake Business Associa- in Hawera. a young baby up to 9 months old? range of subjects and in- tion Monique Sinclair. MC Rosie Corkill from the cluded a few funny anecdotes Opunake Business Asso- about fellow MPs. On a more serious note Ches- ners which could affect the ciation then gave a short ad- Join the SPACE Programme There were interesting in- ter acknowledged we were outcome of the next election. dress referring to the Market Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education sights into other MPs. Like getting into difficult times. “The interesting thing about Day, the World Cup and the Winston Peters who Chester “We’ve got to pay our bills. MMP - we might not be here Christmas Parade - “The big- SPACE is starting in Opunake! You can’t keep borrowing.” in three years,” he remarked said was “good company” gest and the best in Taranaki” On Tuesdays, 15th May to 18th Dec 10.30am to 1.00pm but “If he’s not in the media He spoke about MMP hint- “looking at the parties lining before calling for the election Cost $30 per term today he’s working out how ing at the National Govern- up.” And this was despite of officers. he can do it tomorrow.” ment’s lack of coalition part- the last election being such a President: Monique Sinclair, Weekly sessions include: good result for National. Secretary Patrice Andrews,  The opportunity to meet other new parents  Facilitated discussion on relevant child development and He also spoke about new Treasurer Graeme Dodd. parenting topics Government policy - young Committee: Colleen Smit,  Play sessions with age appropriate equipment that supports people being “work ready” Lene Croucamp, Paddy learning and development and having to pass a drug test, Walsh, Rosie Corkill, Jenny  An introduction to rhymes, music and books being accountable. Cavaney, Ann Gibson, Deb- Enrol NOW! For bookings or enquiries: Also instead of handing bie Campbell, Janet Peder- Call Celia: 06 762 2788 out a benefit to say a woman sen and Carol Young. Call Paula: 06 753 5925 under 20 raising children The next meeting of the Opu- E-mail: [email protected] alone, paying the rent and nake Business Association Text: BABY to 407 offering budget advice “not who meet on the first Monday Check it out online! www.space.org.nz so much because they don’t of the month will be on May trust her - we don’t trust the 7 at Opunake Surf Inn begin- Advert kindly sponsored by Rosie Corkill from Pastimes men hanging round.” ning with a social half hour He spoke also of the com- at 5:30pm. petition for jobs - of someone who said they had applied for 30 jobs and had just three acknowledgements of their application. He spoke about looking after your customers and “buying locally”. Things are going Hon Chester Borrows, an entertaining guest speaker. to get a bit more difficult he said. Chester also spoke about the South Taranaki Timetable construction of Parliament MONDAY - FRIDAY which was interesting. Hawera – Eltham – Stratford – Inglewood – N/P - Airport He is a Minister outside of 6.45am 7.00am 7.10am 7.30am 8.00am 8.20am* Cabinet - one of eight - four 6.30pm 6.45pm 6.55pm 7.15pm 7.35pm 8.00pm** THURSDAY – MONDAY drawn from the National New Name 10.00am 10.15am 10.25am 10.45am 11.15am 11.35am* Party and 4 from their coali- New Times *Connects to Auckland tion partners. The former po- New Services MONDAY – FRIDAY New Buses N/P - Airport – Inglewood – Stratford – Eltham – Hawera liceman and qualified lawyer, Same 8.00am 8.20am 8.45am 9.05am 9.15am 9.30am Chester Borrows is Associate 7.35pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 8.50pm 9.05pm 9.15pm** Minister of Justice and Social Friendly THURSDAY – MONDAY Service Airport – N/P - Inglewood – Stratford – Eltham – Hawera Development and Minister of 2.05pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.15pm 3.25pm 3.40pm** Courts involved with youth **Connects from Auckland Book at your local I-site, Travel Agent, N/P Bus Centre justice, youth crime and Or PH 0508 GO LOCAL benefit fraud. 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SHOE & BOOT Councillor’s Comment the council expects to do in 2012/13 increasing to $145 repayment levels to reduce SALES over the next 10 years, how by 2021/22. As explained debt will have an initial Also much the work is expected above we are almost fully impact on rates however as SHOE, BAG & LEATHER REPAIRS to cost and how it will be committed to the 2013/14 debt reduces this will then by SCARPAS David Deacon funded. It is expected that debt level however there is allow the rate burden to be 60% of council’s revenue still a considerable amount reduced. What is important 244 Broadway Don’t forget boys over the next 10 years will of discretion as to the level is for us as Councillors to Stratford & girls shoes are come from rates so this is in later years. This can be al- hear what you the public Ph (06) 765 5591 going to have a direct ef- tered by changes in spending want. Submissions can be Fax (06) 765 5594 available now! fect on most of us. Whilst on items such as the planned very brief and can be lodged the bulk of the large capital upgrade of the Hawera Mo- at the LibraryPlus centres, Ian Armstrong projects council had planned tor Camp, the upgrade of sent by mail to the Council to undertake are done, the the likes of the Kaponga or emailed to the council last major project is an up- Swimming pool, and the through its website at www. D P Plumbing The Council’s Draft Long grade of the Waimate West improvement of roads be- stdc.co.nz Craftsman Plumber Term Plan has just been water supply system. This yond just renewing seal, I encourage you to have will enable council to meet such as is being done at the your say. Living locally in Okato released and submissions are being called for. This plan is the Government’s water moment to the Kiri Road 15 years experience an important document for standards. The council is where considerable widening Ian Armstrong expecting debt to be $102m is being carried out. Faster Competitive quotes, prompt service Council as it lays out what Phone Duane on (06) 752-4897 / 021 023 05 021 To our men out there When we are participating on any weight loss journeys, we need your support by EXPERT coming for a walk with us, or helping us at home with our UNDERFLOOR chores, or looking after the kids while we go for our walk. For You Men out there - we INSULATION need you here for a lifetime .I by know myself that my husband EXPERIENCED OPERATOR has always said to me, “I don’t need to lose weight using and my eating and drinking THE BEST PRODUCT (Aircell) is okay”. This is by his standards of course you know! So I asked him to jump on my special scales, which Also catered for in ceiling measured his visceral body fat at 15 (It does depend on insulation, wine tanks and your age, gender and weight). silos as well as dairy tanks. Only then did he realise that he did need to come and join us ladies on The Weight Loss Challenge in Opunake. Phone 06 756 8553 or 027 623 3020 It has been 10 weeks so far FOR A FREE QUOTE and his thinking has changed dramatically and he now knows that having smaller food portions, making better Steve Herlihy Insulation food choices and exercising regularly is so important. We both plan our exercises and food and write them in our diaries; we take turns Can you tell the difference? in cooking our meals (Yes ladies, he can cook) and having a healthier lifestyle. made with my group having our Presentation night is the RENTAL VEHICLES basically support each This is by his standards! lost 69.2 kgs and Sharon’s 2 May. So come on guys. I other when ever we can. So come and join us all at our Group 91.4 kgs, with a total Challenge You! Get fit and • CARS• •CHARTERVANS His overall energy levels next weight loss challenge. weight loss for the Opunake get healthier with us all.” have increased, as has his I would love to see more Group of 160kgs. Keep it up BUSES positive thinking and realizing men participating with us Challenges! We are in the about food, the amounts, on our weight loss journey. home straight! One more Yours Claire Mclean • VANS and knowing that it is worth Big progress is being weigh in on the 25 April and • TOUR BUSES Applications open for Storm Relief Fund Applications are now open following an event like this be considered on a case by LibraryPlus centre, the main ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLDING for people affected by the 3 that people find they really case basis and all grants will Council office in Hawera FOR HIRE March storm event which need help. Donations to the be capped at $2,000. All or the Council website hit large parts of South $35 per day, $50 weekend. Mayoral Relief Fund can be applications must be made www.southtaranaki.com . Taranaki last month. Applications can also be More than 6 days $30 per day. made at any South Taranaki by 5pm Friday 1 June 2012. District Council office. made online on the Taranaki WATERBLASTER FOR HIRE The call for applications Application forms can be Regional Council website Petrol 3000 psi 15L/minC follows the establishment Mr Dunlop says the Relief obtained from any South www.trc.govt.nz/taranaki- of a Mayoral Relief Cost: Half day $90, Full day $120, Weekend Fund will be available to Taranaki District Council disaster-relief-fund/ . Fund launched by South South Taranaki residents who $130. Friday after 3pm return Monday 9am. Taranaki Mayor, Ross Bond for waterblaster and scaffolding $50. suffered damage from the 3 For advertising phone Dunlop, to assist those March storm. The Relief Fund For more information contact Tracey or Christine at struggling with the clean will be administered by a trust (06) 761 7016 up. Mr Dunlop says he made up of Taranaki’s three launched the fund last mayors and the Chairman or email us on PICKERING MOTORS week because it’s often 11 TENNYSON ST OPUNAKE PH (06) 761-8363 of the Taranaki Regional in the weeks and months [email protected] 0800 22 11 20 Email: [email protected] Council Applications will OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, April 19, 2012 NEWS 5 Commissioner for the environ- ment - Nothing ruled out of fracking investigation The Parliamentary This clarification was campaign of ‘Fracking is The groundwater at Kapuni Commissioner for the sought as statements by safe’ has been very specific,” is not safe to drink.” She Environment, Dr Jan the Minister of Energy and (referring to seismological blames it on poisonous water Wright, has stated that Resources, Phil Heatley on impacts and concerns about leaching from pits where it she does “not want to rule Sunday the 15th to TVNZ’s earthquake tremors).He is stored after being used in out any concerns” in her Q & A interviewer appear to states that “They don’t look fracking. investigation of fracking, pre-empt the Commissioner’s at what’s going on with the South Taranaki District and that she intends to follow conclusions. Mr Heatley waste; they don’t look at Councillor, Michael Self, in her nose “using detective stated that “I’ve got no every oil field. The Taranaki support of their being harm work”. concerns” (about fracking) Regional Council is giving from fracking has recounted This statement, made to as it “hasn’t caused any the oil companies carte- that his mother sang in the the Opunake and Coastal earthquakes or contaminated blanche to do what they Kapuni choir and that “Half News on 17th April 2012, any water in NZ and that want.” the choir over the last few followed our enquiries as to gives me confidence.” He Other concerns raised have years have died of cancers. whether a ‘scope of issues’ especially described the been that the oil companies My mother was one of those. had been determined. The Taranaki experience as being are not disposing of the water They all drank in the area. Commissioner was asked safe and positive. and chemical waste from Over the past five or six ‘if the investigation would However, My Heatley fracking safely. This claim is years they were just popping go beyond the seismological also went on to say that supported by those who state off. You start driving down issues surrounding possible “I am delighted that the they have seen or worked the road past the Kapuni earthquake risks’ and Parliamentary Commissioner in the vicinity of unlined gasworks and you look at the include the ‘nature’ of the to the Environment is storage areas. houses and you can reel off liquid material used for looking at it … (she) might This claim is refuted by the people that have died in the fracking (historical/ discover things we don’t the Regional Council as recent years.” present), the storage of know about and might make “[Waste] pits were lined He states that there has For ALL Your Electrical fracking liquids ( historical/ recommendations where we with compacted clay which been a “curious cluster present), ground water need to change things.” provides a level of protection of cancer cases” and that Needs!! changes, possible health This statement follows for groundwater resources. even the Taranaki District effects, and monitoring/ those made earlier by Dr More recent hydraulic Health Board admits that Air Conditioning auditing responsibilities Smith, then Minister of the fracturing activity has seen the death rate from cancer in of government and any Environment, that “The the use of synthetic liners the province is significantly Generators other agencies, such as the work that has been done which provide a higher level higher than in the rest of Regional Council. in the Taranaki region has of protection.” Clearly these New Zealand. Data Logging Dr Wright replied that suggested that there has been contentions will be of interest she “does not intend for no environmental issues to the Commissioner. The complex interplay of AND MORE!! the investigation to have a ….as all of the fracking has Claims have been made emotive, scientific, and formalised scope, as it is not been done in New Zealand of water poisoning and environmental issues will like a Royal Commission” and proposed to date has resulting sickness in the tiny likely make the investigation Call Ann and explained she needs been at very deep levels (of settlement of Kapuni. Local fraught with difficulty – and flexibility to be able to shale) where we cannot find secondary school teacher interest. The Commissioner For a Free Quote follow leads and have ‘the any international evidence of and farmer, Sarah Roberts states “I realise this is a 191 Broadway, Stratford freedom to change direction’ environmental impacts.” says that “The groundwater hugely contentious issue and as issues arise. She stated According to South Taranaki is not safe for drinking, stock I would hope to have a report that she would not “rule District councillor, Michael use, or irrigation, and is right tabled in the House before anything out.” Self, “The government’s beside the Kapuni Stream. the end of this year.” Ph: 06 765 5290 Fax: 06 765 5832 Rickets resurgence and Vitamin D Vitamin D deficiency Rickets had all but towns and those from middle has become a widespread disappeared from the and upper income families - problem, as false media and modern age – until the an unusual demographic in government reports over sun-scare campaigns drove which to see the condition. IT IS TIME TO BOOK the years have frightened people indoors or behind a the public into thinking coating of chemical-laden Vitamin D is absolutely YOUR HEDGE MULCHING that the sun will kill them, cream. And until we shed essential for the proper and that they have to lather the coverings and expose our formation of strong, healthy REQUIREMENTS. up in sunscreen and wear bodies to natural sunlight, or bones in children. This * Tractor and several layers of clothing begin to supplement more necessary cofactor processes Trailer Hire to stay healthy. But all this with natural vitamin D, then calcium and phosphorous, hiding from the sun has not the problem is only going to which are together used by * Deep Ripping only caused an epidemic in get progressively worse. the body to build healthy * Roller Drilling poor health, but it has also bones. Ultraviolet rays from resurrected the condition Dr Joseph M Reed, a natural sunlight are the best * Hedge known as rickets, in which children’s orthopaedist way to attain it. Mulching poorly-developed bones at Southampton General become soft and weak, Hospital in the UK has seen Article supplied by Hardy’s * Race & Road leading to pain, deformities, a massive resurgence of Healthy Living, the health Sweeping and to other problems, rickets in children, including shop in Centre City, New * Power particularly among children. those from sunny coastal Plymouth Harrowing is month in History Call Jared McBride at On April 10, 1968 the up on its side. Of the 733 ment had been made by interisland ferry Wahine passengers 52 lost their the captain, but that the foundered at the entrance lives – many from exposure. death toll could have been JFM CONTRACTING to Wellington Harbour in higher had the order to the early morning during a A Court of Inquiry abandon ship been given Phone 06 752 4558 Mobile 0274 775 701 major storm. The ship ended found that errors of judge- at a different time Coastal Cleaning Services If it needs cleaning - you need me. 20 yrs exp. Inside or outside. 6 No job COASTAL too big or too small. COPS Thursday, April 19, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Ph 027 237 8563 LOOK AT THIS - HEADSTONE Coastal Cops Eltham SPECIAL they are only just going up a then think again as I have two an all too regular basis. Often $1000 plus GST little way in order to use the complaints on my desk as I the so called ‘good kids’ are 450 x 600 x 80mm car parks around the TSB speak from members of the involved in these behaviours. CAMBER STONE Bank. This is not the case and public about this very issue Unsupervised and bored kids 900 x 300 x never has been! If you do this and the offenders will be will do stupid things if given 100mm BASE in the future expect to get a getting the suitable ticket sent enough opportunities so as SEA GREY $150 for driving the wrong to them. And we always have parents it will be wise to limit Some conditions apply way up a one way street. the CBD cameras to back any these opportunities. CREATIVE Laziness is not an excuse. complaint up. STONE Andrew Russ Some people even continue Other than that, the annual It is the school holidays 06 751 2177 David Lindsay on to the Cheese shop and cheese rolling event on beyond which is even more at the moment and so far Anderson Road was popular Things are ticking along dangerous. A lot of people the school kids seem to be event and I enjoyed my time Qualified nicely in the Eltham District Leatherby work at Fonterra here and are behaving which is good. As there. The views from up the at the moment but there are regularly using the road with David said last week, you hill are worth going to see Builder always an issue or two that trucks, forklifts and on foot. should know where your and then you get to watch BuildersBuildersBuilders need sorting. Decks, You are putting their lives at children are at all times. A people chase cheese down One of these is that Bridge risk as they quite rightly are popular place to hang out a hill so all in all a great day • NewFences, Homes/Renovations Call Corey 027 778 0869 Street on the East side of not expecting a car to come seems to be the primary with the great weather. • Decks/FencesNew homes, High Street is a one-way the wrong way down the one school here in Eltham and • ConcreteAdditions Work and or Emma as a result it is also a place Constables Andrew Russ and 027 487 1403 street so no body can turn way. If you are one of these • Bathrooms/KitchensAlterations, east from High Street. Some drivers who think “she’ll be where assaults, vandalism, David Lindsay • AlterationsFarm Sheds. Email: [email protected] people think that it OK if right, I won’t get caught” burglaries etc take place on • Free quotes 57b Anglers Ave, Warea Phone Lucas: 027 746 0186 a/h (06) 761 7541 Opunake Fire Brigade News No job too small Yes, I know, It’s has been a Fire Fighter at Ohakea. We Maindonald and A. Woods. Call outs since the while since I put an article in would like to welcome Mike Many thanks to the Opunake storm: INGRAMSINGRAMS the paper, so I thought I had who is joining our team. We Bowling Club for the use of INGRAMSINGRAMSContracting LTD better pull fi nger. lose Louise who is off to their facilities and Tup and A sparking power pole in Police Training College for her team for keeping us fed. Opunake saw us called out at PERMANENT With daylight savings been a few months; we wish her 3.30 am on the 21st of March. and gone, don’t forget to the best in her new venture. Thank you to Des and HIREHIREHIRE rd change those smoke alarm There are still a few spare Joylen behind the bar, well On the 23 of March at BINSBINSBINS batteries, or get one if you hooks on the fi re station wall, done and thanks again 11.20pm we were called to haven’t got one already. so if you are interested in for a very enjoyable day. a cowshed fi re near Otakeho. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Remember you have no joining, give Chief Rodney On the 25th of March at • Ph (06) 278-4786 • 027 4458 701 • A/Hrs (06) 278-7063 sense of smell when you are Woods a call, or come down We have had 24 callouts so 6.20pm we were called to Collins Street • Hawera sleeping. Also with daylight to the station on a Monday far this year and 10 of those assist a male with breathing savings over, the sun will be night. came from the storm on the lower in the sky on your way 3rd of March. The callouts, diffi culties in Opunake. home from work, so let’s be a We hosted the Taranaki which started at 4.20am, On the 1st of April at 7.55 bit more careful on the roads. Provincial Outdoor Bowls came in the form of trees am we were called to assist tournament at the Opunake across roads, TV aerials or a male who had collapsed. Do Die On the Fire Station front, we Bowling Club on the 18th down and lifting roofs. It was have had Yanna return after Kaimanawa Wild Horse Muster March, with 28 teams a busy couple of hours for the On the 14 of April at 3.30 her time away down south. competing. The winning Fire Fighters who managed Homes Needed Yanna has brought back am we were called to the team from Opunake was R. to unwind later with a well Opunake Rest Home to Over 150 horses will be culled in the 2012 muster. Applications are now Mike Ford, who has been a Woods, D. Fleming Snr, M. earned BBQ. open to secure one of these New Zealand heritage horses and save a life. investigate a sprinkler alarm. For more details and application forms contact: The Commissioner for the Environment Dr. Jan Wright Kaimanawa Heritage Horses The Parliamentary a multidisciplinary agencies and as a member of with large scale use of lignite. Email: [email protected] Commissioner for the background with a Physics various Crown Entity Boards. The Commissioner has Web: www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org Phone: Michele 07 823 6099 Environment has the role degree from Canterbury, a a total of 16 staff. They of providing independent Masters degree in Energy In the last year she has come from a wide range Kaimanawa Wild Horse Preservation Society advice on Bills and other and Resources from Berkeley released reports on four major of disciplines and bring a Web: www.nzwildhorses.com matters of interest related in California, and a PhD in investigations – mining on variety of work, academic Phone: Pauline 07 883 6708 to the Environment before Public Policy from Harvard. conservation land, a strategic and life experience to provide Select Committees. Prior to her current role, approach to bio fuels, state administrative, technical, Applications close This information and Dr Wright worked as an of the environment reporting and general support for 15 May 2012 conclusions are made public. independent policy and and, most recently, the the Commissioner’s The current Commissioner, economic consultant for greenhouse gases associated investigations. Dr Jan Wright, has many different government

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OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, April 19, 2012 NEWS 7 BROPHY BUILDERS Cheers, cheese and challenge For new homes, roofing, it’s such a good way of cel- ebrating what’s happening in alterations, kitchens, decks this town”. He added with a and all farm buildings. smile, “Eltham is the cheese capital of New Zealand”. For all your building requirements phone Phil There was great live music 6190 South Road, RD 35, Pungarehu - the lively four member band 027 236 7129 or (06) 763-8777 a/h performing from the deck of a truck. The band member had t-shirts which read ‘I love Bluegrass’, which gives you an idea of the music they played. The races were preceded the Market Day (from 10am) which continued until the end FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS: of the races. There was lots Agricultural & Electric, Fencing & Shelter Belts, to eat and drink, as well as Stockyards, Retaining Walls, Residential, bargains to be had. On of- 180 Rev. Post Rammer. fer were books, sunglasses, Member FCANZ hats, jewellery, aromatic oils, Ph Steven on (06) 764-5393 or 021 298 5106 Kiwana Glass, teddy bears and children’s toys, crystals The runners in hot pursuit of the cheese wheel. – and more. For the children There was a huge turn- in each race to try to beat a father Stephen won the Mas- there was face painting and out of people at Eltham’s spinning cheese wheel to the ters Men race. He even beat the Bouncy Castle. TRAILERS ... You could even buy a “I Cheese Day on Saturday bottom of the slope. Mostly the local policeman Mark For all your April 7. For the third year the humans beat the cheeses, Taylor. However, Stephen survived Eltham Downhill in a row the sun shone it has to be said. didn’t enter this year. “I Cheese Race’ T-shirt, attest- STRUCTURAL brightly all day with al- One well-performed family thought I’d retire as cham- ing to the fact a person took STEEL most no breeze. The event were the Cloughs of Eltham. pion”, he joked. part in the races. & was well-organised by the Marissa Clough competed The Mayor of South Ta- One stall was ‘Absolute PIPEWORK Eltham Business Associa- and won her race. “It was ranaki Ross Dunlop got Body and Soul’, run by Ceris tion and Chairperson Judith Morgan Hart. She had a wide contact Richard at Rodgers was delighted at selection of products includ- the number of people who ing her ‘Absolute Aromas’ turned up. “Fantastic,” was range. Her candles, soy HOLLARD melts, bath lollies (etc) not her comment. She thought 1979 the number of entries for the only smell nice, they also ENGINEERING actual races was higher than have therapeutic benefits. the year before. She had a successful day. “I ATTENTION FARMERS Watching appreciatively virtually sold out of all my We do puncture repairs products”, she said. 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She added, “It’s enthusiastically about the Association for another great (1995 WAREA-OKATO) pretty scary”. Last year her event. “It’s fantastic. I think event. GAVIN SHAW race was for the competitors OWNER For all your farm-bike Servicing and Repairs. I also carry out Servicing and Repairs on late model, Hunt on for NZ’s top carpentry apprentice American, European and Japanese Road Bikes. Entries are now open and construction sector. homes and the housing Entries for the Apprentice of Remember I can source usually same day:- for the Registered Master Registered Master Builders shortage in Auckland all the Year are open until June TYRES Builders Carters 2012 Federation chief executive bring about new projects 28, 2012. The competition MUSKET MUFFLERS Apprentice of the Year. 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BUILDER • Kitchens • Roofing This week in History The trial was held in the Pardon, when it became Supreme Court in Auckland. clear that Mr Thomas has • Fences On April 16, 1973 Ar- Mr Thomas was earlier been wrongfully convicted. thur Allan Thomas was, • Concrete found guilty at his first trial Mr Thomas received almost 2475 Surf Highway 45 OKATO once again, found guilty of in March 1971. a million dollars in compen- • Cowsheds the June 1970 murders of Eventually, the Prime sation for the nine years he PH/FAX 06 752 4044 MOBILE 0274 448106 Harvey and Jeanette Crewe Minister of the time Robert spent in prison for a crime Email: [email protected] • Farm Buildings. at their farm near Pukekawa. Muldoon enacted a Royal he didn’t commit. 8 FROM THE BEEHIVE Thursday, April 19, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS

dollars. There’s no fewer nal mistake happened, even by many other countries as than five investigations un- without knowing who the the most effective and effi- L derway into what has actually personalities involved were. cient way of providing cover Thomson O’Neil happened. And now, as with The fact that there were vari- for accidents, and ensuring all good dramas, there’s even ous people occupying senior injured people get the treat- A the whiff of court action. positions in a political party ment they need as well as & Co. The whole thing needs to be raises other questions, in compensation for lost earn- Our Opunake Office is attended by: kept in perspective. particular about influence and ings. It’s not perfect, but it is W Robert England on Wednesday and Fridays, It’s been well-established access to decision-makers, efficient and effective. for buying and selling Houses, Farms and Businesses; that there was a serious leak which means inquiring into Trusts; Wills and Estates. But we need to ensure that of information from ACC. those people’s conduct is also decisions on difficult claims Neal Harding on Thursday, for Residential Sales and Any wrongful disclosure justified. are dealt with sensitively Y Purchases; Family, District, and Criminal Court matters; Civil and Business matters. of information by ACC is The later leak of the names and professionally. In many a serious matter because of some of the personalities instances they are. But some Andrew Little, List MP E FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS any personal information involved is more of a political are mishandled, and claim- ACC holds is, by its nature, sideshow, and reveals more ants are left feeling that their Anyone looking on at the reasonably sensitive. They about relationships within the claim has been given short 30 Tasman Street, R ACC issue over the last few have information about our National Party than it does shrift. Opunake weeks could be forgiven for injuries and treatments we anything else. One thing that must come Ph: 761-8823 wondering what is going on. have had for them, and we The real issue behind all of out of the many inquiries S What started out as a serious are entitled to be assured that this is about how ACC deals now under way is an under- breach of privacy for around ACC has the best possible with the more difficult claims standing of how to deal more 6700 ACC claimants has systems and operates to the and how it deals with some effectively with difficult turned into a high-powered highest standards in terms of claimants, including some claims. That’s what I will soap opera involving politi- managing information and frankly difficult claimants. argue strongly for. cians, political power-bro- protecting it. ACC as a system for deal- Andrew Little, List MP kers, pillars of the community So, it’s right that there is an ing with accidental injury is Licenced Scrap Metal Buyer and claims for millions of inquiry into how the origi- nearly 40 years old. It is seen Member of the Scrap Metal Association WE BUYBUYWE - UNWANTED CARS • $140 for complete car picked up Driving innovation and growth in the • $180 if delivered to the yard. - Roofing Iron - Steel primary sector ANY NON FEROUS SCRAP, ie copper, and reformed the Resource frastructure. markets, such as India and brass, lead, s/steel, alloy cans, etc. Management Act to reduce China, to increase support costs, uncertainties, and de- Anyone who watches real- for our exporters and make the most of the trade op- We accept, FREE OF CHARGE, all whitewear, lays, and we’re moving on to ity television programmes portunities we have. We are computers, TV & home appliances. our second stage of reforms on border controls will know to achieve the right balance that through ignorance or also working towards free trade agreements with South CALL ERIC or between our environmental intent, people coming into responsibilities and eco- New Zealand bring an as- Korea, Russia, and India, IAN ON nomic opportunities. sortment of items that can be and with the United States 027 237 8003 The National-led Govern- detrimental to the economy. through the Trans Pacific ment is looking to reform lo- That is why we have com- Partnership. or depo (06) cal government to get council mitted $75 million in a Joint This year we’ve intro- 2 Pinney Drive, Eltham debt and spending under Border Management System 764-8303 duced New Zealand’s first control. We have reduced between MAF and Customs Jonathan Young, electronic livestock tracing company tax and income tax to improve biosecurity. 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We are investing in rural management, and industry National is committed to Acceleration Fund to support health and education, as well consultation, National is de- FOR EDITORIAL lifting long-term growth in the development of irrigation as creating the conditions livering a smarter and more our rural economy to ensure email us on proposals that could boost for on-going innovation as efficient primary sector. This that New Zealand farmers exports by $1.4 billion a year we continue to invest more is an important step towards and rural businesses stay at [email protected] by 2018, and by $4 billion in new technologies includ- building a brighter future for the top of the global game. a year by 2026. We will be ing $300 million for rural our rural communities and all This is a key element in investing up to $400 million broadband. New Zealanders. CHECK OUR WEBSITE on our plan to build a more to support the development The National-led Govern- competitive and productive www.opunakecoastalnews.co.nz of new water harvesting, ment has developed country Jonathan Young MP economy. We’ve cut red tape storage, and distribution in- strategies in our key growth CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFT Broadband Local MP the Hon Chester keeps on rolling EQUIPMENT Borrows recently welcomed Taranaki area,” says Mr available, and reinforces the RENTALRENTALRENTAL another advancement of Borrows. Government’s commitment ultrafast broadband for the Today’s announcements to using technology to help South Taranaki area. include a large number deliver a brighter future for “Broadband lets us connect of South Taranaki sites, New Zealand,” says Mr SERVICESERVICESERVICE with the world, which is including the Patea and Borrows. . District Community Medical A full list of schools, SERVICESERVICESERVICE especially important PARTSPARTSPARTS . Centre, Waverley library, and libraries and medical centres . for those of us who live PARTSPARTSPARTS outside major metropolitan Opunake Primary and High covered can be found in SALESSALESSALES . schools. today’s announcement by . areas. I’m pleased to see the “This is another step Hon Amy Adams, which SALESSALESSALES Government continuing to www. . roll out ultrafast broadband forward in making sure can be found on beehive.govt.nz diggers, rollers, chippers & underborers to schools, libraries and that South Taranaki . medical centres in the South has access to the best IT AB EQUIPMENT On this month in history loans, which went towards suffrage, but it was not until 34 Hurlstone Drive, New Plymouth On April 9, 1873 Julius Vo- public works, notably rail- 1893 that women were al- Ph (06) 757 5197 or 0800 30 30 90 gel became Premier. He had ways. lowed to vote. Fax (06) 757 5158. 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York. (The Alexander Turn- bull library has 2,500 of his To the top of the tower negatives). IHAIA More daring was the one MOTORS of gymnast Brian Headley for doing a headstand on the A GRADE REPAIRS top balustrade. Chris Ekdahl took the photograph. • Tyres • Batteries • Lubes • W.O.F There is a nominal charge • Panel beating • Painting to climb the tower; you • Farm Bikes • LPG need to call at iSite, 55 High • All mechanical repairs Street, Hawera. Phone 06 • Insurance work 278 8599. The staff is most • Radar Detectors e view from the tower. helpful in telling you what and the construction was most famous writer Ronald they know about this icon. AT COMPETITIVE completed in January 1914 Hugh Morrieson (for a fast Climbing the tower is quite PRICES. at a cost of 4,500 pounds food outlet!), the community popular. One staff member Tasman St, Opunake ($9,000). opted for the former option. said about 175 people pay Ph (06) 761-8502 Renovation was completed to climb it each week. Immediately there was in September 2004. This a problem, later on in the work included the removal same month of completion; and replacement of some an earthquake caused the suspect concrete, and as- tower to develop an alarm- sociated steel, as well as the ing lean – 2 foot six inches application of Migrating to the south. Luckily reme- Corrosion Inhibitor to delay dial work was successful in the corrosion of the rein- e Hawera Water Tower correcting the lean to just 3 forcing steel. Also windows [email protected] Hawera’s Water Tower er in the 1880s with consider- inches. were installed, the staircase has stood for a long time – able loss of life; no survivors was upgraded and lighting coming up a century soon. by some accounts. In 1932 red neon lights (inside and out) improved. In fact, the foundation stone were installed around the This restoration cost 1.1 was laid 100 years ago in Later on, around the time top tank of the tower as part million dollars. December, 11, 1912 by the of the late 1880s to the early of the 50th Jubilee celebra- Mayor AW Gillies. Another 1900s there had been several tions and in honour of the Climbing the tower is well WOFs & SERVICING stone has the names of the serious fires in the town, cul- pioneers. worth the effort. The views * Grease & oil Town Clerk, HS Elliot and minating in the one in 1912 are spectacular. Also, there * Tune ups the Borough councillors – when many buildings in the In late March 2000 large are a number of interest- * Exhaust systems one was W. Sargeson, who CBD were razed. However, chunks of concrete started to ing photos and associated * Brake & clutch repairs is the grandfather of Frank there was a problem; the wa- fall off the tower and it was information to read as you * Cambelts replaced Sargeson often referred to as ter pressure from the Kapuni deemed unsafe and closed to ascend. You may see few GET YOUR CARS TUNED ‘The father of NZ literature’. Stream, a gravity-supplied the public. people as you climb, but Frank was a great supporter system, was insufficiently you’ll see even more pigeons & SERVICED of Ronald Hugh Morrieson’s high to ensure the pressure Next year the resident of – on the outside. by the team at writing. needed to fight any future Hawera were consulted as fires. The decision to build a to whether the tower should There are some interesting OPUNAKE AUTO REPAIRS be restored or demolished. photos on the walls, such as Te Hawera means ‘the water tower was born. Ph (06) 761-8161 • DOMETT ST, OPUNAKE burnt place’, originally the Perhaps mindful of the ap- the panoramic one by Robert result of one Maori tribe Borough Engineer JC Cam- palling decision to demolish Monroe taken in 1923 using burning the village of anoth- eron designed the structure the lifetime home of their his Cirkut camera from New - - Maxwell Engineering and Mechanical Services Unique in-home educational service minimises childcare costs One-of-a-kind educational home in the crucial years of port new urban centres and Howard Maxwell General service, footsteps, says its birth through to age five,” rural communities across the 548 Dover Road explains Kevin Christie. country. free programme is helping Okato Engineering keep childcare costs down for In partnership with the The company is headquar- the 900 families it supports caregiver, footsteps’ teach- tered in Tauranga. and any throughout New Zealand. ers identify a child’s educa- Media Contact: 027 257 5299 “According to Statistics tional needs and abilities and Stacey Blumenthal, Market- Mechanical NZ, around 10% of children together work out ways to ing Co-ordinator, Tel: 021 between the ages of 0 and 5 reach important milestones. 877 763 Email: stacey@ [email protected] Repairs are cared for in the home. 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That shut in the hospital grounds and he played the double bass in • Replace existingSUPERIOR joinery Duder. me up – I’m a bit prudish in later, in the other house, bands around Taranaki. He • Replace•exDoubleisting glazing joineryexisting joinery that department. trains. She never stayed long played several instruments • Double glazing existing joinery Let me tell you a bit Me? I’m a teacher in any one place. By the way, and taught music”, explained • Double glazing• •JoineryBuildingex repairs...... and youristing dream joinery home so much about my mate, Tim. He lives in Wellington and I visit I’ve never met her. I never Tim. I knew Morrieson had • more.•JoineryReplace repairsexisting ... joinery in Opunake – I figure he is Opunake quite regularly, will either – she’s dead just lived in Hawera virtually • Joinery repairs...... and so much more of a mentor really. He’s with my parents retired now”, he said with finality. all his life and about the • Double glazing existing joinery pretty old – I’d say about 70. farmers and living in the “See down that way obscenity of the destruction When and makingso much decisions more. on your But a young 70 and boy is he more. • Joinery repairs...... and so much township. – that’s Kaponga. That’s of his home for a fast food joinery requirements trust in the fit. We go for long walks and One day up for the where Frank Sargeson’s outlet. Tim is pretty easy he is hard to keep up with, experts.more. weekend last month, I called uncle Oakley Sargeson had going – and rarely riled. When making decisions which is a bit tricky because in on Tim – he made a his plumbing business – But there was no mistaking When making decisions on your Tim is a bit deaf and we’ll be startling suggestion, “Let’s before he bought his farm the angry flash of his eyes onWhen your making joinery decisions requirements on your talking ninety to the dozen, get up early tomorrow and in the King Country. Oakley as he recalled the struggle joinery requirementsCENTRAL trust ALUM in theINIUM LTD solving the world’s problems trustjoinery in requirementsthe experts. trust in the climb Mt Egmont. There’s installed virtually all of the to save the writer’s house experts. experts.86 JULIET STREET, STRATFORD - along fairly left wing ways. not too much snow on it just township’s major plumbing in the early 1990s. Former PHONE 06 765 7369 • www.centralaluminium.co.nz These days he lives now”. - it hasn’t been replaced mayor Mary Bourke and 8168458AA alone. Apart from his books “Mt Taranaki – that either”, he intoned. He added, current mayor Ross Dunlop – stacked right up to the sounds like a hike and a half. “Frank used to visit and were very involved in the CENTRAL ALUMINIUM LTD ceiling in some parts of his CENTRAL ALUMINIUM LTD I’m not sure if I’m up to it”, wrote that he once saw a kiwi unsuccessful fight to save 86 JULIET STREET, STRATFORD house. Far too many of them I replied. cross the road just out of the the house. 86 JULIETPHONE 06 STREET, 765 7369 • STRATFORDwww.centralaluminium.co.nz for bookcases to hold. His Tim countered with, township”. I reflected on the “Torn down - all for the 8168458AA wife died about five years “Look lad, old A.H. Reed fact I’d never seen one – not sake of a bloody takeaway PHONE 06 765 7369 • www.centralaluminium.co.nz ago – doing what she loved 8168458AA did it at the age of 85 back in even one with a DoC band place”, he exploded – but he best – playing indoor bowls the 1960s – a young buck like around its leg. said it less politely than that. in a competition. Just like you should have no trouble. Around 1pm we Tim didn’t often use bad that – bang. It was a stroke PLEASE READ ALL COPY CAREFULLY. CHECK SPELLING AND PHONE NUMBERS. Even an old bugger like me stopped for a lunch break. As language – just occasionally PROOFI think, or maybe a heart Once proof is approved APN Newspapers will not accept responsibility for incorrect copy or layout. has done it about eight times, usual, Tim had been setting a for emphasis, or when he was attack. Reading is what Tim I think - since I turned 60. cracking pace. I was keeping outraged. likes doing best. We can go via the Stratford up – just – mostly due to He pointed out Eltham, Tim is an interesting Mountain House – there’s pride. (How much older than where a film of Morrieson’s PLEASE READ ALL COPY CAREFULLY. CHECK SPELLING AND PHONE NUMBERS. looking cove – quite slight, PROOF even a photo in the restaurant me, was he?) I was relieved novel ‘Came a Hot Friday’ Once proof is approved APN Newspapers will not accept responsibility for incorrect copy or layout. average height, but his goatee of the old chap, Reed at the when Tim asked if I wanted was filmed some years ago. beard makes him look like a summit. to stop for lunch. I recalled the crowd scene at kind of Abe Lincoln. He’s “I suppose you’ve met “Perhaps we should”, Coronation Hotel and Billy as skinny as a rake, with a him too?” I interposed. I replied – trying to sound T. James. We discussed the PLEASE READ ALL COPY CAREFULLY. CHECK SPELLING AND PHONE NUMBERS. heavily lined face – even PROOF “Well yes”, replied Tim. nonchalant. fact that another novel – Once proof is approved APN Newspapers will not accept responsibility for incorrect copy or layout. the lines seem to have lines! “But that was long before he We’d been quiet for ‘Predicament’ was recently Despite his age he’s still not was knighted”. about ten minutes – unusual filmed there. He said that grey – at least only a bit. And It was all planned, for us, when more name many writers shunned he has a deal more hair than rations, maps, food and gear dropping started. Morrieson during his lifetime, I have, despite being years sorted out. I even had a cell “I once met Dr Benjamin but a couple – Sargeson older. phone – just in case. But, I Spock”, he commented. Now and Maurice Shadbolt, Tim seems to have slept in – until I was woken this definitely sounded a bit recognised his true literary met so many notable people by a startlingly loud knock on far fetched. worth. “Shadbolt worked – sometimes I wonder if the bedroom window. “At a medical as a newspaper journalist he is stretching the truth “Come on – get your conference? I didn’t know in Hawera for a while”, he a bit. I mean, how come arse up,” he shouted, a touch you had a medical degree”, I commented. he’s managed to meet so rudely, peering through the said with a sly grin. “And there’s Opunake”, many famous people? Yet bedroom window. He’d “No no”, replied Tim I volunteered – once home to he always seems to have marched round to my folk’s – Dr Spock spoke at an writer Graeme Lay. I was facts and details to match his house, all business-like and at anti-Vietnam War rally in gratified that I could finally encounters. Who has he met? the ready. I was up, showered Auckland. “I can’t remember make a contribution. Well, one was the poet James and dressed in record time. too much about what he “Oh yes”, Tim K Baxter – whom he calls Jim Didn’t bother shaving. said, but I remember how he responded. “Of course he got and sometimes Jimmy. I drove us to the handled a noisy, disruptive into hot water because some “Drink and smokes Stratford Mountain House. opponent in the crowd. He of his short story descriptions Phone us on (06) 761-7016 were his downfall”, stated It was still pretty early when simple ignored the diatribe exactly fitted some locals – in to advertise in this spot. Tim. He reckons James we got there – around 8am, and continued talking as if a less than flattering way”. He had met his wife Jacqueline dank, cold with some freshly nothing had happened – he added, “Later Graeme moved in Opunake, where she’d fallen snow on the ground. didn’t try to answer any of to Auckland and used to visit Early – but evidently not the abusive comments which Frank in his Esmonde Road early enough. Tim grumbled, were made. bach for a chat and a glass “This is late – we should “Yes – I see Robert of Lemora wine. His novel “Building homes future generations would love to own” have been here an hour ago,” McNamara, who is called ‘The Mentor’ was based on adding with emphasis, “At the ‘architect of the Vietnam Frank”. the earliest”. War’ recently came out It was getting quite We set off at a good against the US military chilly so I was more than Building creators who partner clip. There wasn’t too much involvement”, I commented happy to accept Tim’s snow to worry about. Soon by way of reply. “Hasn’t suggestion to, “get going”. with their clients and deliver we were high above the he just died?” asked Tim. “Yes, it’s getting exceptional homes Taranaki plains. We could I nodded. A bit before my bloody cold”, I complained. see forever. Tim was at it time, that war. “But we’re getting again. Tim tried to point out nearer to the sun as we climb “See down there – that’s Colonel Malone’s old farm, higher – should get warmer”, Stratford. Janet Frame lived but I had trouble picking out Tim joked. KURIGER BUILDERS LATEST RECOGNITION : there for a while”. where he was indicating. After a while of climbing GOLD AWARD IN NEW ZEALAND “Where?” I asked. I’ve The farmer/lawyer died at upward, it got considerably ARCHITECTURE FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSES. always been interested in Gallipoli. The Malone Gates colder and we came across Janet Frame. are a Stratford icon. 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It’s that time of the year Alana wins Taranaki Rose of Tralee added, “I can’t wait to go to RING US FOR YOUR the Nationals”. These will be held in Wellington on 25-26 HEDGE MULCHING of May to choose New Zea- land’s Rose of Tralee. requirements Alana was encouraged by her good friend Hannah who won the Taranaki Rose Title in 2011. The success of the occasion was enhanced by the fact that Alana had three tables of friends cheering her on. Not only that, but there were surprise visits by out-of-town relatives, such as a beloved aunt from Auckland. “To have won with everyone there was fantastic,” ex- COASTAL WRAPPING LIMITED plained Alana. OKATO Alana has always been in- tensely aware of her Irish her- Ph (06) 752-8137 Brian Schrader 027 451 0052 itage. “I’ve always identified Lisa Schrader 027 203 6225. closely with my Irish side”. She mentioned her mother, although not born in Ireland has the very Irish name of Nuala Flanagan – before she married her husband David. The big night went off very well, with’popular band ‘On Yer Bike’ providing great background music, as the guests enjoyed a sumptuous buffet meal. Alana had praise for Louise Buhler of the Taranaki Irish Social Club and her Com- mittee for their excellent organisation of this event. Louise, in turn, is “very hopeful” of Alana’s chances of becoming the New Zea- land Rose of Tralee. “She’ll Alana Marshall (right) is crowned the 2012 Taranaki Rose of Tralee. She is pictured with do really well at the Nation- her good friend Hannah Lawn, who won the title in 2011, as Hannah Crowley. Photograph als. She could well be the one by Mark Bellringer. to take the title”. All the best for the National Alana Marshall of Oakura International Hotel on Friday Rose of Tralee final – hosted has won the coveted Taranaki April 13. “I was absolutely by the Hutt Valley Irish Club Rose of Tralee title at a cer- stoked – awesome”, was her - and later, hopefully, Tralee, emony held at the Plymouth reaction to the success. She Ireland. Race around the ‘Naki My legs hurt, I was ex- on the instructor’s head. At walked to the goal. I chucked hausted and I couldn’t sit long last we finished that biting my lip. “In,” I shouted. down. My blisters had blis- challenge. The ball fell back into my ters on them, but I kept on We figured out our next clue hands. I chucked again - in going. I almost collapsed, and set off down the street to and again in. We had com- and then muffled words came the Sandford’s Event Centre. pleted the challenge and in from a nearby mouth - “Keep We soon found that our chal- good time. We collected our on going,” it said. lenge was a Hoop Shooting next clue and left. “To the Suppliers of I fell to the ground. “I hate Challenge. AJ asked, “Does dairy next”, announced Di my legs”, I thought. Someone anyone play basketball?” after reading the clue. * Flat-Angle-Box Sections-Pipe-Plate slapped me. I let out a ‘zom- I raised my hand and We made our way around * Reinforcing Steel & Mesh bie’s moan’. “Can I go back shrugged. AJ said, “Show all of the challenges. Soon to school now?” I said. us what you got.” I took the our pockets were filled with * Pipe Valves * Fittings * Aluminium ‘No,’ a voice said, “The ball and chucked, thinking clues. * Fencing Products * Chainlink Netting amazing race has just begun.” ‘if I fail this will be major We came to the last clue. * Welders & Consumables We were on our way to embarrassment...’ The ball We decided that we would the Chopstick Challenge. fell short. I almost screamed. find our destination at school. 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Children’s clothes are “relatively quick and easy to make,” explains Kelly who is herself available to tutor classes elsewhere. They also sell and service sewing machines. Kelly Rawcliffe Kelly Rawcliffe, in her element. They are also both de- Ph Mobile I love it. It’s so good, you’re Food and Nutrition and Tex- February 1st. She’s also since signing and sewing on the 06 7583268 021 202 5494 suddenly in a place where tiles at New Plymouth Girls taken on a part time assistant premises. 37 Devon Street East New Plymouth your passion is, enthuses High School for 18 months Robyn Herbert, who has four “We want people to know Email [email protected] Kelly Rawcliffe who has before doing a Post Graduate years experience working in we’re new and exciting recently bought the Ber- Diploma at Waikato Univer- the industry. and we’ve got ideas,” says Looking forward to meeting all of our clients nina Sewing Centre in New sity in Human Development. Kelly is keen to promote Kelly who comments she We service all types of Sewing machines and Plymouth. Last year she taught at Mt sewing among younger particularly enjoys the cus- For the trained primary View Primary School in people and has been hold- tomer contact. People are Overlockers school teacher, her venture Taupo. ing sewing classes on the “so enthused and they come We welcome trade in’s on Bernina Machines into the business world is Towards the end of the premises. back and show you what also a bit of a gamble. But it’s year I was beginning to Patchwork is a good place they’ve made.” Materials for one she’s clearly relishing. consider owning a quilt and to start. It starts simple - sew- The Bernina Sewing Centre Patchwork and Quilting Originally from Rahotu, craft store, said Kelly who ing straight seams. Then it is open from 9am till 5pm after completing her teacher decided to pursue her life can grow from that, she says. Monday to Friday and on Embroidery cottons training Kelly spent four long interest. I’ve been sew- “We want to inspire young- Saturdays from 10am till Beads ,Buttons years teaching at Manaia ing for ever, she says. er people to fi nd the fun of 1pm. Primary School, then taught She bought the business on simple swing,” adds Robyn Laces and Ribbons all available in store ALUMINIUM BELOW Taylah Smith of Opunake shows off the fi nished projects from a class she attended at the Bernina Sewing JOINERY Centre in New Plymouth. The students selected their own fabrics and were taught how to make some very attractive bags and hot water bottle covers.

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Big changes afoot at the Stony River Hotel, Okato. Watch this space. OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, April 19, 2012 SPORTS NEWS 17 Great result for young team The Opunake High School Junior girls Basketball team travelled to Rotorua at the end of March to compete at the Western Heights invita- tional tournament . The girls exceeded expecta- tions placing third in the Junior Girls section as they were seeded last at the start of the Tournament and quickly drew the attention of other teams with their breakneck style of play and determined defence. Captain Brylee Kendall said of her team the girls all played so well and didn’t give up against teams with far bigger players and that they have been training for this tournament from the start of term one with our awesome coaches. Husband and wife Debbie and Chook (Darrin) Hohaia have been instruct- ing the girls Debbie coaches and Chook runs the training ,drills and plays Bex (Re- becca) Langton completes Sadonie James from Opunake High School picks up her player at the Western the team as Manager . Heights Tournament in Rotorua, playing against Waikato Diocesan School. Opunake The Team that travelled to YNZ6761_ATV_Tough Going_FP_curves.indd 1 11/04/12 2:29 PM placed third in the Junior Section Photo By Krysten Johnson. Rotorua were Brylee Kendall, Ashley Tito- Collins, Taylah Smith, Sadonie James, Ja- kartia Munro-Smith, Tara Clement, Joellen Hughson- How,Tiana -Vai Taumanu- and Tara Clement.

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A breezy Sou- Easter added the extra and Southern Lawyers Thank you for your support As with previous Barron slotted another became the leveller at hit the front 13-12. games Coastal were guilty penalty, which evened the Southern’s home ground at From the kick off Altum 23 of slipping in different score up. This injected new Hicks Park where Altum Coastal maintained the Karam's periods of play which life into the Coastal side and Coastal Senior A struggled pressure and camped for Clothes on the Coast let Clifton back in. The with the forwards, lead by to put away a determined the majority of the second Surf Highway 45, Opunake Ph/Fax (06) 761-8139 referee was scathing of 100 games veteran Paddy Southern team. half in Southern’s half or Coastal’s indiscretions and Stevenson and Kane Barrett, Coastal were penalized early 22. Barrett continued to be the penalty count grew. the hosts began to gain some and Southern 1st5/8 David a handful with Number 8 TARANAKI FARM CONSULTANCY Because of this the game scraps of possession. Brooks’ kick was on target Kelvin Weir pulling of some ‘Coastal’ Farm Consultant had a stop start nature, Goodin again showed his and Southern went out to an big tackles to keep Southern JEFF LAGAN 24 which at times failed to get speed late in the game early 3-0 advantage. pinned down in there half. going. with some explosive bursts The Coastal team stormed Coastal’s mistakes and solid Though starved of the combining with his forwards back and from a solid Southern defence kept the ball wings Michael Julian to send Altum Coastal deep Coastal scrum Nick Lawn visitors scoreless. COASTAL VETERINARY SERVICES and Gareth Goodin showed into Clifton’s 22. From some stormed over for a good The Coast forward pack st th Supporting the Coastal Rugby Farm the skills they have with solid forward work 1 5/8 try. Steve Barron added the crossed the try line on two 25 Jeremy Newell and Paddy Brent Stevenson put Coastal extras and the Coast were occasions only to be deemed Stevenson showing out in in front. Clifton came back in front 7-3. Utility forward held up by the referee. the forwards. The first half and grabbed a penalty in the Kane Barrett again showed Mistakes dogged ended with Altum Coastal last ten minutes from another out against a side that was Coastal’s game and it was PICKERING MOTORS under pressure from a Coastal infringement. causing headaches for the left to fullback Steve Barron Ph (06) 761-8363 - Tennyson St, Opunake fired up Clifton team and The game ended with competition leaders, scoring to kick a late minute penalty GO COASTAL ! 26 the scoreboard showing Coastal’s defence desperately and taking the Coast to a 12-3 for the Coast to get out of Coastal ahead 7-3. shutting out a determined advantage. Continued next page The second half began Clifton side and like Easter Altum Coastal penalty EYESCAN Altum Coastal Senior A vTukapa - ROSS BROWN Continued from previous page 27 Altum Coastal went out score board showing, Altum Conversions, S. Barron (3), the support they can get as PROUD SPONSORS OF COASTAL RUGBY to a 34-9 lead. 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Opunake & Okato Co-operating Parish Opunake Friendship Club CHURCH SERVICES AGM St Paul’s Opunake Co-op & Rahotu Neil Lusk Monday May 21 TO ADVERTISE Opunake Cooperating Parish St Pauls, Havelock St, 9.30am every Sunday and the INDEPENDENT LIVESTOCK in the IN THIS SPACE Rahotu - Wesley - 11am first Sunday of the month. St Barnabas Church Hall PH (06) 761-7016 Oakura - St James - 10am, 2nd & 4th Sundays. in conjunction with RD1 LIVESTOCK at Okato - St Pauls - 10am, 1st & 3rd Sundays. 14th Annual IN CALF 9:30am Opunake Catholic Church All welcome SUNDAY 8.30 am at Pungarehu (St Martins), HEIFER FAIR 10am at Opunake (Our Lady Star Of The Sea). Other areas On Account: CLEM & UNA SHOTTER, Manaia - Sacred Heart - 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 5pm 597 Hurford Road, Omata (2nd, 4th and 5th Sat at Hawera’s St Josephs). Kaponga - St Patricks, Sunday 8.45am FRIDAY 4 MAY 2012 ALL WELCOME COMMENCING 12.00 noon TO BE HELD UNDER COVER Do you know we do Comprising PASSPORT PHOTOS 53 Friesian and Cross In Calf Heifers Also, we do photos for

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Ph 027 459 9382 22 WHAT’S ON Thursday, April 19, 2012 OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Govett-Brewster Art Gallery programme April 20 by studying New Zealand history in the later 1960s. Never a photographer himself, this interest extended to contemporary Oh my GISH Comedy Tour photography work in the Tickets $20 advance or $25 door Sales early 1970s, a period Come in early to enjoy a platter and drink before the show witnessing the establishment of the PhotoForum Inc, a Sunday 13 May 8pm BOOK NOW 06 761 8358 non-profi t society set up by contemporary photographers to promote the medium through publications and exhibitions. Ireland curated his first contemporary art photography exhibition PTO Gallery in Wellington in 1971 and has since worked for artspace gallery retail institutions such as the former National Art Gallery, the National Library Gallery, Patricia Harwood and Scott Kilson get creative at the ‘Sketch like an Artist’ workshop, Mirrorscript and the Sarjeant Gallery held at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in conjunction with the current exhibition Draw- and as an essayist for Te - paintings & sculpture ing the Line: Works from the Gallery’s collection. Photograph: Kirsten Petersen. Papa’s Brian Brake book. by Roger Morris Govett-Brewster Art Join Open Window artist, curator and independent He began publishing 45 Bridge Street, Eltham 06 7645064 Gallery programme 20-24 Whanganui-based Catherine writer on photography for reviews of exhibitions and Hours: Fri, Sat 10am - 5pm April 2012 Macdonald for a drawing almost forty years. He is books in the mid 1970s and Sun 11am - 4pm & by appointment Govett-Brewster Babes: workshop. All ages and levels known for his strong has appeared in journals such welcome. Basic drawing convictions, curatorial skills www.ptogallery.co.nz Friday April 20 10am as the NZ Listener, Landfall Mums, dads and caregivers, materials provided or BYO. and considerable wealth of and the former New Zealand get your art and culture fi x. Seats are limited to 50 so photographic knowledge. Journal of Photography. Join us for a talk in the cafe book your place, phone 06 As an independent critic Today Ireland has his on Sara Hughes: The Golden 759 6060. Ireland is interested in own photography blog and Grain. Adults $5, includes Monica Brewster Evening imagery from 1820 to the is a regular contributor to morning tea at Cafe Govett- – Peter Ireland Tuesday present, the development of the eyecontact blog. He is Brewster. Free entry for April 24, 6pm – 8pm the medium’s history and currently writing a book babies and toddlers. Meet guest speaker Peter the issues surrounding it as Vivid Worlds: considering Ireland who will discuss the they intersect with the wider photography in New Zealand serial aspect of Laurence art world and New Zealand’s since the 1850s, which is due We Sell & Service Sketch like an Artist Aberhart’s photographs. effervescent culture. to appear in the middle of Workshop: Sunday Now based in Whanganui, next year. Mobility Scooters April 22, 2pm – 4pm Ireland has been a freelance Ireland’s interest in See www.govettbrewster. photography was sparked com for more details. • 142 Broadway Stratford • Ph 06 765 5824 Maori music icon immortalised in multimedia international recording musically and with regard to standards.” The artists the journey of te reo Māori. tribute involved in this project “We did it with an electronic A new album of music, encouraged tuākana-tēina are: Horomona Horo (taonga vibe – because that’s the reworking the Māori (older-younger) mentoring in pūoro), Tama Waipara, music we love – and with language masterpieces of the industry. The tribute, ‘He Maisey Rika, Ria Hall, vocal effects which shoot te the late Dr Hirini Sidney Rangi Paihuarere’ comprises Katera Maihi, Maitreya reo into the future. We also Melbourne, is the forerunner collaborative interpretations (Jamie Greenslade), Kawiti sampled the original vocals Transfer your home to a unique multimedia – by established and Waetford, Soul Sister which were recorded by resource and a tribute to Dr emerging Māori musicians – Aotearoa (Mel Davis), Majik Hirini and a group of children video movies to DVD Melbourne’s contributions of melodies composed by the Paora, Anna Coddington, Te at his marae in Ruātoki.” to the industry. It will be renowned songwriter, music Awanui Reeder (Nesian launched by record label, educator and author. Mystik), Warren Maxwell Musician Anna Coddington Phone 027 459 9382 Black Media, in time for and Teremoana Rapley. says she wanted to keep her the Māori New Year, Co-producers Peata song of choice simple to Matariki, in June. Melbourne and Ngatapa ‘He Rangi Paihuarere’ showcase the beauty of the Black say the completed revives Dr Melbourne’s lyrics and melody. “I think Credited with the revival project will celebrate Dr melodies in a range of genre a lot of Hirini Melbourne’s of taonga pūoro, or Melbourne’s iconic music as – from classical opera to songs are like that – the traditional Māori musical interpreted by a new breed of electronic dub, from acoustic lyrics and melody alone are instruments, Dr Melbourne Kiwi entertainers. “His songs soul to the rap of artists enough. To me, that’s the are multi-layered,” the pair such as Te Awanui Reeder hallmark of a good song.” explains. “On one level, they (Nesian Mystik) and Warren are catchy tunes to seemingly Maxwell (ex-Trinity Roots). Peata Melbourne and All Your Wedding Needs in One Place simple Māori words and “We wanted to be able to Ngatapa Black say the • Ceremony rhythms. “Yet the songs, in cross over on mainstream completed project will be for fact, refl ect a deep knowledge radio and we wanted to try all New Zealanders to enjoy. • Reception and profound understanding and make a hit the way we • Honeymoon of Māori language and music would a Nesian track,” says “I worked closely with my and its association with the Reeder. uncle and was with him when • Picturesque Photo Opportunities unique environment in which he set up the Maori music it was fostered, Aotearoa- Maxwell says he loves the showcase, ‘Pao! Pao! Pao!’” No other venue makes the most of the spectacular Taranaki New Zealand. ‘Beatle-esque’ nature of the says Peata Melbourne. “His song he chose, reminiscent of aim was always to encourage coastline! The CD is part of a larger ‘Elenor Rigby’ or Simon and young and emerging project based on this Garfunkel’s ‘Scarborough Māori artists in all fields, philosophy, with experienced Fair’. “I love the musical particularly in music as that Come to our Wedding Open Day, musicians working alongside contrast of a melancholy was his passion – so this is Saturday May 19th 11am-4pm up-and-coming rangatahi song infused with poi the perfect vehicle to use his (youth) talent. The rhythms giving it drive. The waiata (songs).” See the whole venue set up for weddings as well as educational resource will kōrero of the lyrics asking include a DVD documentary our tūpuna to awhi each ‘He Rangi Paihuarere’ is meeting some of our regular Photographers, Cake and booklet tracking the generation, I believe, is so funded by Te Waka Toi, the entire recording process, important to acknowledge Māori arts board of Creative makers, Florists, Transport options etc. allowing artists to share their in this politically correct New Zealand. It is distributed knowledge and skills. digital era.” by Ode Records and available Contact our Wedding Coordinator and ask for a wedding in stores and online at www. “This project supports Jamie Greenslade, aka oderecords.co.nz . For more package (06) 751 0787 or email: [email protected] and encourages all artists Maitreya, says he and Jason information email info@ 738 Surf Highway 45, 10 minutes south of New Plymouth to incorporate te reo Māori Kerrison changed their tune blackmedia.co.nz. into their work to the highest to reflect the times, both OPUNAKE & COASTAL NEWS Thursday, April 19, 2012 WHAT’S ON 23 Big Daddy Wilson met the Blues in Germany Big Daddy Wilson was born to church every Sunday. As a also during the week as “That went for the first time to a stage, jammed all over the “My sister came all the way more than 50 years ago, in a child I worked in the tobacco won’t hurt him. Keeps little real blues concert in Bremen, German blues scene and to see me perform and she small town called Edenton, fields and in the cotton fields Wilson away from drugs and Germany. made an impression with his couldn’t believe it. No, that’s North Carolina, USA. The of Edenton, North Carolina, off the streets.” “I met the blues in Germany. warm and soulful voice. He not my brother. population of Edenton counts I was a real country boy. “I Young Wilson quit school at I didn’t know what the blues began touring with bands and “It seems like all my shyness for less than 6000, 55% was a member of the Union the age of 16, and sometime was before,” Big Daddy as a duo and even released a was gone – thanks to my African Americans, 25% Grove Jr. Gospel Choir. later joined the US Army. Wilson says. “It was there few records. music.” below the poverty line. “We Wilson sang in church, Being a poor black man in that I found a part of me that were very poor, but I had a but he never thought about the south and living in a small was missing for so long in 1133 Main South Rd, Oakura very beautiful childhood“, going on stage, singing as a town, jobs were scarce. Back my life.” Phone 06 752 7765 Wilson remembers. “Me profession. “I was extremely in Edenton he had listened It did not take long and the www.butlersreef.co.nz and my sisters were raised shy”. His guardians meant to music only in church and shy guy who had written by Mom and Grandma. We well for the fatherless boy and from the local, country radio some poems started looking Saturday April 28 NITESHIFT lived a simple life; we went they often sent him to church station (WCDJ). But now he for melodies. He went on In the front bar - no cover charge Sunday Afternoon Blues... Mountain Safety Council plea I  cii t THE MOST FM for Tramping or Hunting Trips BIG DADDY WILSON Sunday April 29, 3-6pm Tickets $25, Door sales $30

‘Plan and prepare’ is the plea of the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council for outdoor activities, especially at this time of the year. Recent severe weather The New Zealand Mountain returned. Use the Outdoors of communication, such as a events in the Taranaki region Safety Council (MSC) Intentions process on Mountain Radio or a Personal have served as warnings advises that before dusting the adventuresmart. Locator Beacon (PLB) and claims Chris Owens, off your pack and checking org.nz website before know how to use them. Bushcraft Programme that the camp stove works, you leave your house. Manager for the Mountain that you follow the five 3. Be aware of the weather For information about a Safety Council as “becoming simple rules of the Outdoor New Zealand’s weather can range of courses such as compromised by inclement Safety Code. “It could save be highly unpredictable. bushcraft; navigation with or a swift change in weather, your life,” added Mr Owens. Check the forecast and both a map and compass and your own physical limits The New Zealand expect weather changes. GPS; river safety and outdoor or becoming injured could Outdoor Safety Code: 4. Know your limits first aid run by the New have serious consequences 1. Plan your trip Challenge yourself Zealand Mountain Safety for you and your party”. Seek local knowledge and within your physical Council in your area, visit He added that “with longer plan the route you will take limits and experience. www.mountainsafety.org.nz trips comes the need to and the amount of time you can 5. Take sufficient supplies plan and prepare even more reasonably expect it to take. Make sure you have enough carefully as people may find 2. Tell someone food, clothing, equipment themselves more than a few Tell someone your plans and emergency rations for hours from the road end - and and leave a date to raise the worst-case scenario. from help if it is required.” the alarm if you haven’t Take an appropriate means Fascination

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3 one act plays by Alan Ayckbourn

Directed by Jenny Trolove

With incidental entertainment by ‘Ad Break’ Sunday April 29 to May 5 8.00pm No performance on Wednesday May 2 at Lakeside Playhouse

Tickets $15 Morris & Ockhuysen No EFTPOS available for tickets A Medley of Confusions e cast of ‘Mother Figure’, from le, Suzi Stanley, Michelle Julian and Bill Hayward. Mutton dressed as lamb e Opunake Players are performing two plays - ‘Mother Figure’ and ‘Between Mouthfuls’ by Alan Ayckbourn, as well as two other from Confusions by same playwright. - you too could be part e season runs from Sunday April 29 (8pm) until Saturday May 5 (No performance on Wednesday May 2). Tickets of this event can be bought at Morris and Ockhuysen, Opunake. Are you a champion ram or fundraiser will agree this is lamb? Or even a sensational an act worth seeing here in -- cougar? your own back garden as Auditions are done and dusted her performances are rare The Hawera Repertory when the fun really begins. their very own bus passes! Street, Hawera from 20th Want to wear something in the area). Prizes will be auditions for their first Their bosses don’t know Don’t miss the original old- to 30th June 2012. Seating inappropriate for you - too for the Supreme Champion production of the year, Dirty about it, their families timers who become good- will be at tables with coffee tight, too short! Lots of bling? Lamb/Ram and best dressed Dusting, are now complete. would never guess and their time girls in this year’s must- and dessert included in the cougar – not to mention the Written by Ed Waugh and very willing customers are see comedy - Dirty Dusting. ticket price. The latest Egmont A and honour to the winners in Trevor Wood and directed none the wiser. They’re by Samantha Turner, the P Association Woolshed local history. the only chat-line girls Performances will be at Fundraiser - to be held on Hawera stage welcomes with dusters, attitude and Repertory House, Collins three of South Taranaki’s the 21st April Saturday at All this for $90 /head. well known actresses, Jane 6.15pm at Dunlop’s Receipts will be available. Lawrence, Felicity Willis Woolshed, Ohawe - promises Tables can be for 10 or and Carole Hosie who play a great evening and a chance individuals and transport Olive, Elsie and Gladys to express the irrepressible will available after the respectively. These ladies you. Further, it’s all for a function back to Hawera are joined by Ben Thomas in good cause - to purchase a and environs. the role of Dave. new tractor. THE ONLY THING LEFT GREENContact Jan Dunlop TheTHIS trio of ‘over the hill’ The woolshed fundraiser 2785839 or 027 243 5981 but hard-working cleaners will include a three course sit [email protected] for are facing the axe. They down dinner catered by Rita tickets. Also, if you cannot might be past their best, beyond their sell-by date Tidswell, Linda Morrison and attend and would like to AUTUMN WILL BE YOUR NEIGHBOURSand over the hill but they Celine Filbee, cash bar/eftpos make a donation to the cause certainly won’t take threats of and live entertainment with please contact Celine Filbee redundancy lying down even Chicky Hopkins, Patea’s own at the show office 06 278 with intimidation from their Diva (anyone who caught 8613 or PO Box 29 Hawera supervisor Dave. Instead, Chicky’s performance with or ww.egmontshowgrounds. these game ‘girls’ set up a the Patea Maori Club at the org phone sex service and that’s recent Patea Swimming Pool THETHE ONLYONLY THINGTHING LEFTLEFTLEFT GREENGREENGREEN THISTHISTHIS AUTUMNAUTUMN WILLWILL BEBEBE YOURYOURYOUR NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS

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